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Medical Fitness at Mercy

Medical Fitness at Mercy is a division of Rehabilitation Services at Mercy Medical Center. We offer medically based wellness classes to improve the health of community residents with unique needs. Group or individual sessions offer a choice of involvement in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Physician consent form and pre-registration are required.

Benefits of Medical Fitness participation can include:

  • Weight control with more lean muscle and less body fat
  • Improved balance and decreased chance of falls
  • Reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure
  • More social and leisure options to better enjoy life
  • Confidence and knowledge to improve health
  • Enhanced mental alertness
  • Improved functional ability
  • Better flexibility and muscle strength for easier movement
  • Positive mood with fewer symptoms of stress or depression


QUICK INFO

Mercy Center for Weight Reduction
Mercy Capitol

603 E. 12th Street                  View Map

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 643-0556

For lecture registration, call 515-643-0606


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Body Mass Index

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.