Wellness Coordinator Rick DiScipio keeps fitness goals on track
By Robert Doherty
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
It’s that time of year again when people reflect upon the past year and think about what they’d like to do differently moving forward. That’s right—it’s New Year’s resolution time. For most people, this means resolving to lose weight, eat better, and exercise more regularly. For other people, it means quitting smoking, spending more time with family, communicating better with a partner, or having more fun.
And some people decide not to wait until the new year to make a change. “The fitness staff showed me all the machines and I do all of them three days a week,” says Patricia McLeod, who lives at Brooksby. “I walk a lot on the treadmill, but I do prefer to walk outside when I can.”
Constant encouragement
The hard fact about New Year’s resolutions is that they’re not always easy to keep. In fact, a nationwide survey conducted by AT&T WorldNet Service found that though 35% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, less than one-third of those people keep them through the end of the year.
This research suggests that most people don’t realize how difficult it is to make meaningful choices in their lives or aren’t prepared to go about it in the right way. People who do keep their resolutions need to have confidence, be committed, and receive constant encouragement. That’s where the Brooksby Village fitness staff comes in.
“I love my job! I get to come in every day and help people stay fit. And there’s always added energy around here in January. It’s very rewarding,” say Rick DiScipio, Brooksby’s wellness coordinator.