Wellness seminars are designed to educate and increase knowledge and awareness on many health and fitness topics. They are also an excellent motivational tool for starting or maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Energy in Motion, LLC offers wellness seminars and workshops for businesses,
organizations and the community. All seminars are taught by the director of
Energy in Motion, LLC, Tiffiny Twardowsky,
MS and are customized to the needs of each organization. The following
list of topics is the most requested.
Exercising the Elements
Regular exercise is essential to better health. It can improve cardiovascular
fitness, body composition, muscle strength, and flexibility, and assist in
weight control and stress management. This seminar explains the components
every exercise program should include and how to effectively incorporate these
components into everyday life. Learn how to become more physically fit by
starting a new exercise program or improving a current program. Discover ways
to make exercise a permanent part of your life.
Back to Basics
This seminar discusses the biomechanics of back muscles, how injuries occur,
and what can be done to protect the back. The importance of ergonomics, proper
posture, and body mechanics is highlighted with special emphasis on demonstrating
proper lifting techniques and specific exercises to strengthen back muscles.
"De-stress" at Your Desk
Need to relieve some work related stress? This seminar teaches the physiology
of stress, how to activate the relaxation response and how to put aside the
stressors that are out of your control. Learn how to release mental tension,
anger and stress with breathing and visualization exercises. This workshop
also includes stretching techniques for work and home to help relieve muscle
tension and tightness.
Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States
with almost 500,000 Americans dying of coronary heart disease every year.
This seminar identifies the risk factors of heart disease and teaches participants
how to assess their personal risks. Important lifestyle interventions are
discussed including low fat, low cholesterol diet recommendations and the
benefits of exercise.
General Nutrition
This informative seminar helps clear up the confusion about general nutrition
and provides simple and easy-to-follow tips on how to eat healthy. The importance
of protein, carbohydrate and fat as they relate to health and sound nutrition
will be explained. Also highlighted are how to read nutrition labels, understanding
the food guide pyramid and how to incorporate proper nutrition into a healthy
lifestyle.
Fat Facts
Confused about all the different types of fat: the good fat and the bad fat,
HDL vs. LDL, triglycerides vs. cholesterol? This seminar explains the details
of the different types of fat we consume and how it affects the body. Learn
which types of fat are in various foods as well as which foods are beneficial
and which foods to limit.
Winning the Weight-Loss Battle
Get motivated to lose those extra pounds with practical advice on how to get
started on a weight-loss program, set realistic goals, and determine calorie
needs. Learn how to maximize body fat loss and how to develop an effective
eating plan as well as the pros and cons of some of the more popular diets,
including Atkins, South Beach, and the Zone.
Goal Setting and Motivation
Exercise has many benefits, both physical and psychological. Yet, we still
have a hard time fitting regular exercise into a busy schedule. This seminar
will help participants learn to effectively set and reach their health, fitness
and exercise goals. Explore ways of incorporating exercise and a healthy lifestyle
into a daily routine while staying motivated and positive.
Improving Your Health Risk Profile
This seminar helps participants identify their health risk factors and suggests
strategies to improve their health. While traditional medicine mainly focuses
on treating individuals after they are sick, health promotion focuses on prevention
of disease. Knowing your risk for disease and engaging in a healthier lifestyle
can lead to a more productive, happier life.
Travel and Exercise
This seminar is designed for the frequent traveler or the occasional traveler
who would just like to include exercise during their trip. Learn how to incorporate
aerobic and strength training exercises without any bulky equipment. Exercise
form and technique and well as nutritional considerations are explained.
