Health seminar set for Saturday

Published 11:30 am Friday, March 26, 2010

The ninth annual health seminar, sponsored by Freeborn County Wellness Workshop and District 241 Community Education, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 2014 Fountain St. To register, call 379-4834. Cost is $15.

In the seminar, people will learn how three interactive mind-body activities are connected: nourishment, exercise and stress reduction. They will learn and practice strengthening and balance exercises, using what they like and want to do. They should wear comfortable clothes.

Healthy snacks will be provided during the break, along with information about the “Brain Gym” book to coordinate brain and body exercises.

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The seminar is for older and younger adults alike. Ken Bertelson will provide music on his keyboard.

Presenter Russell Goodman received his bachelor of arts degree from Macalester College and his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota school of social work. He is a personal trainer with successful clients ages 9 to 97 years old. He is co-founder of Senior Exercise Lifestyles Inc., a program for elderly residents, giving them the opportunity to improve strength and balance.