Jeongeup-si Promotes Non-Face-to-Face Exercise Program 'Ontong Health Dream Classroom'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City Public Health Center in Jeonbuk announced on the 16th that it will promote the non-face-to-face exercise program "2021 Ontong (On通) Health Dream Class" to improve the health and relieve depression of citizens who lack physical activity due to COVID-19.

This education program was prepared to fill the gap in health management projects and minimize health disparities among residents due to the suspension of many health promotion programs within the health center caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The "Ontong (On通) Health Dream Class" is conducted for 30 adults residing in the area, including those who wish to control their weight and those with symptoms of chronic diseases.

The period is divided into two terms from next month to June. The first term runs from the 2nd of next month to April 29th, and the second term from May 4th to June 24th, recruiting 15 people each on a first-come, first-served basis.

The program includes pre-assessments for applicants (InBody measurement, 1:1 customized exercise prescription and nutrition counseling), weekly oriental medicine treatment (acupuncture therapy, counseling, etc.), and twice-weekly full-body circulation gymnastics, all conducted through online real-time video education.

Participants can join the real-time exercise education by professional instructors via smartphones (immediate connection without membership registration) from their desired locations.

Exercise program tools necessary for the operation will be provided to participants, and incentives will be offered based on attendance rates to encourage participation, considering it is a non-face-to-face program.

A health center official said, "In a situation where face-to-face group education is difficult, we expect that the non-face-to-face health program without the inconvenience of visiting the health center will help citizens gain vitality in their daily lives and contribute to health promotion."

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