Get Fit For Summer: 91̽»¨Physicians sponsor free talks at REI
Need help getting in shape for outdoor recreation? 91̽»¨ Physicians are sponsoring a free series of talks on Get Fit For Summer, at the REI main store, 222 Yale Ave. N. in Seattle. Talks are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. No registration is necessary. For more information contact Marilyn Hayes-Sweeney at (206) 543-3620.
The calendar includes:
– May 19, “Riding High: How to Cycle for Maximum Fun, Fitness and Fame,” with Lori Sabado, physical therapist with 91̽»¨Sports Medicine, triathlete and avid cyclist; and Julie Johnson, 91̽»¨physical therapist and “Rookie of the Year” in the 1994 Race Across America.
– June 16, “Prepare Yourself for Hiking Up Where the Air is Clear,” with Dr. Robert Schoene, director of the Exercise Training Center at 91̽»¨Medical Center’s Roosevelt clinic, who recently climbed Denali and Mount Kilimanjaro and who has participated in research on cardiopulmonary capacity on Mount Everest.
– July 21, “How to Prevent and Recover from Shoulder Injuries,” with Dr. Rick Matsen, specialist in shoulder surgery and replacement and an avid marathoner, cyclist and skier; and Dr. Kevin Smith, a member of the shoulder and elbow team at 91̽»¨Medical Center’s Bone and Joint Center.
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