Lake Country Weekend Post

By Eric Oliver Enterprise Staff OCONOMOWOC — The holiday season poses a new set of challenges for people looking to get in shape or stay in shape. With temperatures drop- ping below freezing and a plethora of baked goods and desserts sitting temptingly at most Christmas parties, it's easy to emulate that Santa body. Lisa Turner — an Ameri- can College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, certified running coach and wellness coordi- nator at the YMCA at Pabst Farms — had some tips for the person looking to stay in shape this time of year. Turner said one of the best things to do to stay motivated throughout the end of the year is to set a new fitness goal. "Maybe you are not work- ing out at all, or perhaps you are a regular exerciser want- ing to 'step things up' before the holidays," Turner said. "In either case, the chal- lenge of doing things differ- ently in the next few weeks can really help you to finish the year healthier and with a jump-start on a New Year's fitness resolution." For the people who are new to fitness, Turner sug- gested a routine of 20 to 30 minutes a day of brisk walk- ing three to four days per week. She said to pick a time of day and the days during the week which work the best and make a December goal based on time, miles or number of days walked. If a person is in a crunch for time, she suggested breaking the 30 minutes of walking into two walks of 10 to 15 minutes. "Any additional activity beyond your normal will bring a challenge to your metabolism and benefit you," Turner said. "Don't let the lower temperatures keep you from walking outside — bundle up and get out in the fresh air. Just remember to dress for 10-15 degrees warmer than actual temper- ature since you will warm up as you walk." If it's snowing or icing and conditions are worsening, Turner sug- gested moving it inside. Treadmills in the home or at a gym, shop- ping malls or indoor tracks are all good options, she said. "The key is keeping the walk brisk and being consis- tent by walking every other day or as many days per week as you are able," Turn- er said. "Remember, even some walking is better than none on any day." Turner had some tips for regular gymgoers looking to change up their routine as well; intervals, ideally sepa- rated by two easier workout days. After an eight- to ten- minute easy warm-up, do one minute harder effort pickups followed by three minutes easier to recover. Continue this pattern for the middle portion of your workout, leaving time for a five- to eight-minute cool- down. If you are a regular walker, jog for your harder interval efforts. If you use a treadmill, increase the incline or the speed. If you like the elliptical, either pick up your speed or add some resistance for the one- minute pickups. If you find the one-minute intervals are too long to sustain, start with 30 seconds at a time and recover for two minutes with easier effort. The changes you add to your reg- ular routine don't need to be drastic, just enough to chal- lenge your muscles and car- diovascular system in a new way. Turner said the change boosts calorie expenditure during a time of year where people tend to eat a little more, or different from what is typical. It'll also help initi- ate a new fitness routine as the new year quickly approaches. Turner emphasized ways to strengthen the core mus- cles. The core consists of the abdomen, back and the mus- cles around the pelvis. Turn- er suggests taking five to seven minutes a day to do some simple core work. "Whether it is planks, crunches, or a myriad of other core exercises, chal- lenge yourself with just a few minutes of effort and watch how strong you will become in just a few short weeks," Turner said. The abdominal muscles are quick to respond and recover, so focusing on them daily brings effective change quickly, Turner said. She suggested to start simple with the additions and see the difference the addition of core work makes with just a few minutes a day. "Let's get excited about taking on a new challenge in the next few weeks that will provide some excellent phys- ical and mental health bene- fits to us," Turner said. Email: eoliver@conleynet.com Turner ASK THE EXPERT Staying in shape this holiday season 2 • LAKE COUNTRY POST • DECEMBER 5, 2015 GMTODAY.COM HEALTH Holiday Lights Walking Tour, evenings through Dec. 23, 1.25-mile walk led by elf through downtown Milwau- kee, including Cathedral Square, Pere Marquette Park, the large city tree & a midpoint break at Red Arrow Park to warm up, buy a hot drink. $10; $5 for 12 & younger. Reserve in advance. www.gothicmilwaukee.com/ holiday-lights-tour.html Christmas Carnival of Lights, with 1.5 million lights, Saturdays – Dec. 31, except Dec. 25, 5–9pm Sun.–Thurs., & 5–10pm Fri. & Sat., Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort, 8425 Hwy 38, Caledo- nia. Music synchronized to lights; new green-and-gold display. View from car. Jelly- stone Ranger Station has warm beverages and Santa station. Entry fee for car- loads with up to 8 people is $15 & $22 for limos, buses and large passenger vans. Part of fee goes to Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin. www.wichrist- mascarnival.com. 262-835- 2565 or www.jellystone-cal- endonia.com Brookfield East Baseball Holiday Tree Sale, 10–4pm Fri.–Sun. & Dec. 12–13, Pil- grim Park Middle School Tree Lot, 1500 Pilgrim Pkwy, Brookfield. Trees from Lock- er's Floral. An Old World Christmas, 10–5pm Sat.–Sun. & Dec. 12– 13, Old World Wisconsin, W372-S9727 Hwy 67, Town of Eagle. Old World Holiday Breakfast 9:30am & 11:30am both Sat. & 9:30am Sun. Breakfast tickets $10 for adults, $7 children 5–12 & free for younger than 4. Admission to Old World Wis- consin & breakfast $29 for adults, $14 for children 5–12 & free for younger than 4. www.oldworldwisconsin.org or 262-594-6301. Card Social, 6pm through midnight Dec. 11 (doors open at 5:30pm) St. Florian School gym, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee. $12 includes meal, beer, soda, coffee. Raf- fle tickets sold all night. Wheelchair-accessible eleva- tor available. 414-383-3565 or www.stflorian.org Owl Prowl, a night out with the owls for adults, fam- ilies and scouts, will be at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, in Whitnall Park. Adult pro- grams will be offered from 7–9pm Dec. 11, Jan. 15 & 16 as well as 3:30–5:30pm Jan. 16. Owl Prowl for Families, for children 6 & older, will be from 6:30–8:30pm Dec. 12 & Jan. 30 as well as 3:30–5:30pm Jan. 30. Owl Prowl for Scouts, for youth groups in 2nd grade or above, will be offered from 4–6pm Jan. 23. Dress in layers & bring flash- lights. Registration is recom- mended by the Wednesday before the program. Admis- sion is $10 for non-Milwau- kee County residents, $7 for Milwaukee County residents & $5 for members of Friends of Wehr. Call Wehr Nature Center at 414-425-8550. Breakfast with Santa, 8:30– 12:30pm Dec. 13, St. Florian School cafeteria, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee. $9; $4.50 children 3–10 — prices includes breakfast & one free photo per family with Santa. Pic- tures from 9am–noon. Event also features raffles, bake sale and kids games. 414-383- 3565 or www.stflorian.org. Breakfast with Santa, aka the 22nd annual Yvonne Ware Memorial Breakfast, 9:30am–noon Dec. 12, Kosciuszko Community Cen- ter, 2201 S. 7th St., Milwau- kee. All-you-care-to-eat break- fast of pancakes, sausage and beverage. First 250 chil- dren, 12 & younger, receive gift bag. A photographer will take pictures of children or families with Santa; one photo per family. $2 admis- sion for each person. Tickets at the Community Center. 414-645-4624. The Energies of Advent: Candles, Chakras, Chants & Scripture, 6:30–8pm Dec. 14, Tippecanoe Church, 125 W. Saveland Ave., Bay View area of Milwaukee. The evening closes with hot wassail & cookies. 414-481-4680 or www. tippechurch.org. Concert Series, 12:30pm every 3rd Fri., Spring Creek Church, N35-W22000 W. Capi- tol Dr., Pewaukee. $10 gener- al admission, $5 students ages 5–17. www.springcreekon- line.com Ceremony of Carols, 7:30pm Dec. 11, South Mil- waukee Performing Arts Center, 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee; free parking in northwest lot, enter door No. 9. The Milwaukee Children's Choir and the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble featured. Tickets are $20–$30 for adults, with discounts for seniors & students. www.southmilwau- keepac.org or 414-766-5049. "Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas," featuring The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 8pm Dec. 11, The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Starting at $45.50. www.pab- sttheater.org or 414-286-3663. Rich Regent, 11:30–2:30pm Dec. 12, Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Mil- waukee. Free. 414-336-1111 or www.milwaukeepublicmar- ket.org Suzanne Grzanna, 6:30– 10:30pm Dec. 12, The Packing House, 900 E. Layton Ave., Milwaukee. 414-483-5054. Classic Country Christ- mas Show & Dinner: Jimmy Prince, Alan Kohl, KK Kash & Joe Wortell pay tribute to Johnny Cash, Way- lon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr. & Merle Haggard, 6pm Dec. 12, Castil- lo's Family Restaurant, 5656 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy. Dinner and show is $30; $40 for VIP table. Tickets at Castillo's, 414-482-1511 (cash only); doors open 5:45 p.m. www.JimmyPrinceShow.com Steven Curtis Chapman with special guest artist Jillian Edwards, 7pm Dec. 12, River Glen Christian Church, S31-W20601 Sunset Dr., town of Waukesha. $25; $35 Artist Circle. 262-968-5252 or itickets.com "An Evening of Readings and Carols," 7–9pm Dec. 12, the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 818 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Children's Choir in its can- dlelit holiday concert. Bel Canto Chorus Christ- mas in the Basilica, 7:30pm Dec. 12, 3pm & 6:30pm Dec. 13, St. Josaphat Basilica, 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee. $29–$55. www.belcanto.org Dick Eliot Jazz Guitar, 5:30–8:30pm Dec. 13, the County Clare, 1234 N. Astor St., Milwaukee. 414-272-5273. CALENDAR Cut Your Christmas Tree at Riehle's Tree Farm OPEN Friday Nov. 27th W377 S5944 County Trunk CI Dousman 241358001 Open 7 days/week 8am-4pm Until Christmas Also Pre-cut trees, wreaths, boughs 262-965-2748 T R E E D I R E C T O R Y Get Your Business Featured in our Annual Christmas Tree Directory. Contact Your Advertising Consultant to Reserve Your Space Today! 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ENTERPRISE SUBSCRIBER BONUS: Order a gift subscription and receive two FREE weeks to your current subscription. www.gmtoday.com/oegift • (262) 542-2500 SUMMIT — After success- fully creating a residential program for treatment of depression and other mood disorders for young adults, Rogers Behavioral Health announced it's now accept- ing adults 30 and older into its FOCUS residential pro- gram. "We have been gratified to see the impact this inten- sive, highly structured treatment program for young adults has had since we opened in early 2014. It soon became clear that this structure and approach could just as easily benefit the older adult," said Jerry Halverson, M.D., medical director of the program. The FOCUS program on the Rogers Memorial Hospi- tal campus in Summit recently moved to a newly renovated facility renamed the Charles E. Kubly FOCUS Center. Capacity increased from 24 to 32 beds, allowing for separate space for and admission of adults over 30, according to the announcement. Screenings for potential admission to the FOCUS program are available by calling 800-767-4411. www.rogershospital.org Rogers Behavioral Health launches residen- tial program for adults OCONOMOWOC — The first phase of the Jefferson County bike trail is almost a reality. Jefferson County Supervi- sor Augie Tietz wrote a let- ter to We Energies asking them to allow the city of Watertown to open up the first segment of the trail and transfer it to the city to run it. He received a response from he company last week, and submitted the letter and his proposal to Jefferson County. He expects a response soon. The trail is set for develop- ment in three separate phase, each costing over $1 million. The Jefferson Coun- ty Parks Department is seek- ing donations to make the trail connecting Watertown to Oconomowoc a reality. For more information visit: http://www.jefferson- c o u n t y w i . g o v / d e p a r t - ments_f-r/bike_trails.php for more information on the trail or to donate. — Enterprise Staff Watertown-Oconomowoc bike trail closer to reality

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