I can honestly say that my success is primarily thanks to the support of Get Healthy Now, and especially the wellness coaching program. It has given me the mental support and encouragement I’ve needed, which has boosted my confidence throughout this past year tremendously!
- Amy F.
Angela Siegwald – Clinical Research Manager at University of Louisville Clinical Trials Unit
Meet Angela Siegwald, a 14-year employee at UofL! She enjoys attending UK football games, running, gardening attending concerts, and spending time with her family.
One of Angela’s primary fitness goals is “to continue to attend the wonderful group classes at the Wellness Center offers, continue to run, and try to challenge myself every day to do better.” Angela has also realized the importance of cross training at GHN to help improve speed, endurance and strength, and to avoid injuries in her journey of running marathons and other physical challenges.
Moving forward, Angela has goals and healthy habits that she will continue to work towards. “I realize the importance of proper hydration and nutrition to help increase my energy level, reduce fatigue, and avoid illness,” she said, “I limit myself to only two cups of coffee each morning, increased my water intake, and dropped drinking sodas. I try to avoid desserts and sweets and make a conscious effort to eat well-balanced nutritious meals.” A fitness goal she has maintained committed to has been exercising at least five (5) days per week. Through this, she has noticed a stronger core, improvement in strength, balance and mobility, and more able to positively manage stress.
Angela’s “Bucket List” includes traveling to all 50 states and competing in a marathon (26.2 miles) to eventually achieve the ’50 States Marathon Status’. She would also like to complete a Triathlon within the next year. Utilizing the GHN Wellness Center has helped Angela accomplish her daily fitness goals. “The 6:30am group classes work perfect for me since I can go on to work afterwards knowing I have already accomplished my fitness goal for the day,” she explained, “I love all the group classes I have tried, but really enjoy going to the morning ‘Fit in 30’ class with Lu. She uses various exercises and equipment to provide a full body workout in just 30 minutes.”
