Fitness center

Greetings from the Fitness Center! We are holding summer classes and want everyone to be able to join in the fun!! Each class will start June 22nd and go for 8 weeks or longer if the group wants to continue. Everyone and every skill level are welcome and invited to join. All classes will meet at the fitness center at the following days and times:

Walking club – Mondays @4:30pm
Bike Group – Mondays @11:30am
Rez Runner Club (ages 12-18) – Thursdays @1pm

Walking Club is a great way to get in some cardio exercise with a group of friends so come on out! We will meet Mondays after work at the fitness center. Participants will then walk a designated route with Lisa. The route distance will start short and then progress longer as the class progresses. All ages are welcome.

Bike Group is the perfect way to enjoy the summer sun while burning off those extra oreo’s from last night. We will meet Mondays at 11:30am so mark your schedule. If time permits we will ride the Mi-Gi-Zi trail around pike bay. This can take as little as an hour or as long as an hour and half. There will be a sign up sheet to check out the fitness center bikes for the Bike Group rides, you are welcome to bring your own bike for class.

Rez Runners Club is for both kids in athletics and those just learning to exercise. We will meet at the fitness center Thursday at 1pm. This club is for kids ages 12-18 of all skill levels. Each participant will get a pedometer to track their miles and a stop watch for different exercises we will perform during our jogs.

Mission

To provide a quality and creative approach to individual and community based exercise programming to ultimately control and prevent diabetes. The Leech Lake Diabetes Fitness Program is funded by the Indian Health Service and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe for the prevention and control of diabetes.

Free membership

You are eligible for a free membership if you fall under any of the following categories. It is our policy that you MUST show proof of one of the eligibility requirements to participate in the Leech Lake Diabetes Fitness Center at no charge.

Persons of minimum 1/4 blood quantum of a recognized tribal affiliation.
Current employee of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Leech Lake Gaming Division, Tribal Police, Leech Lake Tribal College, and Indian Health Service.

Public Fee Option

	Individual Pass Option	Family Pass Option *Immediate family only
1 Day	$5.00
1 Week	$15.00
1 Month	$30.00	$50.00
3 Month	$75.00	$125.00
6 Month	$130.00	$220.00
12 Month	$240.00	$340.00

Brent Fuller, Fitness Program Director

Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
Minor in Community Health
NSCA – Certified Strength and Condition Specialist
CPR / AED Certified
Native P.L.A.Y.

I’ve been serving the LLBO diabetes fitness program since 2007. Originally as a fitness specialist working to prevent and control diabetes through exercise and education. With the collaboration of the LLBO health division, special diabetes and IHS we are looking forward to continue serving the LLBO community in preventing and controlling diabetes. - Brent

Daniel DeVault, Office Manager

Associates of Arts Leech Lake Tribal College
CPR Certified

I have been working at the Diabetes Fitness Center since December of 2007. I am a strong believer in diabetes prevention because diabetes runs on both sides of my family. I know I will have to work very hard to prevent diabetes in myself. My personal hope is that we can prevent diabetes in future generations. - Dan

Lisa Hemachandra, Fitness Assistant

I have been working for the LLBO Fitness Center since January 2008. Working here has been a very enjoyable experience. The atmosphere here is unlike any other. The cliental is absolutely wonderful and it is always a joy to see them each day. - Lisa

*Those who have diabetes will have priority on the exercise machines.

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