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Great Escape: Getting Physically Fit

Well, the long winter months are almost over and you owe it to yourself to grab a friend and go work out this weekend.

Winter's end is almost here and with winter often comes, inactivity, weight gain, and depression. To avoid the late winter blues this weekend, find a friend, head to the gym and develop a regular workout schedule.

One popular workout facility is the Jewish Community Center. On the website, JCC Health, Recreation, & Fitness Director Carolyn Destache says, "We all need to continue to move in whatever way works best for us personally, we need to take care of ourselves in terms of health and well-being – exercise, eat well and find a mode of relaxation that works for you."

Whether it is walking, dancing or riding a bike, physical fitness has many surprising benefits. It strengthens muscles and bones and increases our flexibility, which helps those suffering from diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis.

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One other surprising benefit is the effect working out has on our mental health: it reduces stress and even anxiety, along with the ability to sleep better.

So, call your best friend,  head out and get active.  We have come up with a few ideas for you to take that great escape while increasing your mental and physical health.

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Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center  

6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 

 414-967-8200

Shorewood Community Fitness Center 

1701 E Capitol Dr, Shorewood, WI 53211

414-961-3100

CYGA Cycling & Yoga  

3575 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

414-964-2942

So, whether its walking, yoga, pilates, spinning, aerobics, swimming, or dancing to name a few, find what you like to do and enjoy your great escape.  If you have any ideas you would like to add, please add them in the comments box.

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