Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness Programs invites you to prioritize your heart health this February with a variety of free programs and activities. Engage in family-friendly activities like fitness classes, grocery store tours, and a garden workshop, all designed to support your journey toward a healthier heart and lifestyle.
**February Heart Health Activities:**
**Fitness & Physical Activities:**
– **Low-Impact Cardio with Amanda:** Join Amanda for a fun and low-impact cardio class that gets your heart pumping. No dance background or equipment is required. In honor of Heart Month, this special themed class will also feature Taylor Swift’s Red album!
– **Bootcamp with Alexis:** Get ready for an energizing full-body workout that improves strength, enhances flexibility, boosts cardiovascular fitness, and builds muscular endurance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this class offers a challenging and rewarding experience for all fitness levels.
– **WARRIOR Strength™ with Le:** WARRIOR Strength is functional fitness for everyone, regardless of fitness level. It combines HIIT and weight training to deliver playlists that rock and engaging formulas for a total endorphin rush.
Class Details:
Low-Impact Cardio with Amanda: Friday, February 7, 11 a.m. at Glen Eden Pilot Park. Register Now.
Bootcamp with Alexis: Friday, February 7, 1 p.m. at Method Road Community Center. Register Now.
WARRIOR Strength™ with Le: Friday, February 7, 5:30 p.m. at Pullen Community Center. Register Now.
Bootcamp with Alexis: Wednesday, February 12, 10 a.m. at Glen Eden Pilot Park. Register Now.
WARRIOR Strength™ with Le: Tuesday, February 18, 12 p.m. at Glen Eden Pilot Park. Register Now.
Low-Impact Cardio with Amanda: Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. at Glen Eden Pilot Park. Register Now.
Nutrition Workshop: Learn practical tips for heart-healthy meal choices from experts at Wake Cooperative Extension. Discover how small changes can significantly improve your cardiovascular health.
Location: Jaycee Park Community Center (2405 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607)
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Smart Shopping for Heart Health: Guided Grocery Store Tours
Discover how to shop smart and support your heart health with Smart Shopping for Heart Health tours! Raleigh Parks has partnered with Lidl, Walmart Supercenter, and nutrition experts from the Poe Health Education Center and WakeMed Hospital to bring you these informative and interactive sessions. Learn how to identify heart-healthy items, decode nutrition labels, and plan balanced and budget-friendly meals. These tours will empower you to make smarter choices and transform your grocery trips into steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
Space is limited to 15 participants per session, and registered participants will receive a gift bag and other exciting incentives. Don’t miss this chance to take control of your heart health!
Lidl Grocery Store: Buffaloe Road
4115 Buffaloe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Date: Monday, February 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free
Note: All registered participants will receive a gift bag with exciting incentives.
Walmart Supercenter
4431 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27609
Date: Thursday, February 27
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free
Note: All registered participants will receive a gift bag filled with exciting incentives.
“Plant Your Heart Out” Workshop: Embrace the joy of gardening while crafting a container garden brimming with heart-healthy herbs and plants. This workshop is ideal for gardeners of all skill levels.
Location: Barwell Community Center (5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610)
Dates: Friday, February 14
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free
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