At Woodside Senior Communities our vision is to enhance lives through a passion for wellness. One of the ways we do this is through our Wellness Services programs. Residents enjoy one-to-one personal training or group exercise classes with our professionally trained staff. Classes include walking the Brown County nature trails, swimming at the Ashwaubenon Community Center, drumming sessions, kick boxing and so much more!
Our staff will meet you where you are in your exercise and wellness journey and help you achieve your goals. To learn more about our Wellness Services programs call 920.660.7840 today!
July Wellness Tip
By Jen Milquet, Wellness Coordinator
Summer is in full bloom and now is the time you can enjoy vegetables from our local farmers markets! Not only are vegetables great for maintaining a healthy diet, but they can also be very beneficial for stress relief. When we feel stressed we naturally gravitate toward high fat and sugary foods. While those may satisfy your cravings, many times those foods leave you feeling grumpy and fatigued. Below are a list of vegetables that can help reduce your stress and leave you free of guilt as well!
Broccoli & Yellow Peppers: Both of these vegetables provide almost 2x the amount of Vitamin C as an orange! Vitamin C can help regulate your levels of cortisol, which is the hormone you release when feeling stressed. Actually a lack of Vitamin C can be linked to increased stress!
Sweet Potatoes , Spinach & Beets: All of these vegetables are rich in Magnesium. Magnesium helps to increase your levels of serotonin which can promote calmness and an improved mood. Low levels of serotonin can cause anxiety, fatigue, and irritability.
Avocados: This vegetable is a great source of B vitamins that work to produce chemicals in the brain that can reduce stress and boost your mood.
Winter Squash: This group of vegetables can include pumpkin, acorn and butternut squash. This family of squash contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s can help protect your brain from memory loss which can be caused from chronic stress.
Incorporating these power foods into your diet can lead to more physical and mental stamina and a higher quality of living for you!
Whether you are just starting out on your journey to improved health and wellness or are advanced, we are here to help you! Our HUR fitness equipment is specially designed for older adults and so easy to use. If you are results driven, you will want to incorporate this fitness machine into your workout routine.
Balance and weight training are important as we age. Through our Wellness Services programs, a workout can be tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. You are never too old to set and achieve new goals!
Fitness bands provide a great workout for those at all workout levels and abilities. Our Wellness Services team is here to help you achieve your goals and provide encouragement and support on your journey to improved wellness.
Yes! We will meet with you to discuss your wellness goals and work with you and your physician to create a plan to meet your needs.
Yes, contact Jen Milquet at 920.660.7840. Wellness Services gift certificates make great gifts for those who are hard to shop for or have everything already!
Yes, there is a fee for Wellness Services. The fee is based on the type(s) of services you receive.
