2019 Wellness

Page 64 2019 Wellness Expo LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Thursday, February 21, 2019 L incoln has a fresh new way of beginning any day. For those who enjoy the outdoors and want a workout at your own pace, Fit Court is open any day, any time, and it is free. You can get an all-over workout set at your own skill level circulating through the Fitness Court stations. And for many people, you might add a brisk walk to get there as it is centrally located in the heart of Lincoln, where the old hospital was located. The Fitness Court occupies a small portion of the former ALMH site, located just west of Union Street on Eighth Street. The court offers equipment at stations that work all portions of the body and utilizes body weight to intensify exercise. The equipment is set on thick rubberized mats for easy on the knees aerobic work. The court and equipment is also handicapped suited. Stations have instructions in how to use the equipment or you can download various workout apps to phones or iPads to follow along. Or you just might choose earbuds and crank up your favorite tunes to get you moving. A basic suggested workout entails circulating through seven stations on 45 second intervals, doing reps for 30 seconds with 15 seconds to rest, and change stations. This wonderful outdoor fitness experience is the result of several years research and community input on what to do with the land that Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital gave to the city. Working with the city of Lincoln’s new Fitness Court great for everyone CONTINUED