The Kelowna Rockets are promoting healthy eating and general wellness by partnering with UBC.

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Associate Professor Cristina Caperchione, who teaches in UBC Okanagan香蕉视频直播檚 School of Health and Exercise Sciences, has teamed up with the Kelowna Rockets to offer a free 12-week program for local men who are hoping to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

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HAT TRICK is an innovative healthy lifestyle program to help local men increase physical activity, improve nutritional habits, and enhance their social connectedness. The researchers are joined by professionals with the Kelowna Rockets, including team trainers and nutritionists, as well as other community-based professionals who can coach participants to adopt new healthy habits.

The next session begins in September and new recruits are needed. While it takes place at Prospera Place, participants do not need to know how to skate or play hockey, no athletic ability is required. HAT TRICK is designed for men who fit all of the following criteria:

Living in the Okanagan

35 years or older

Accumulate less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week

Have a pant size greater than 38 inches

Have a Body Mass Index over 25 kg/m2

The weekly 90-minute sessions will be led by healthy lifestyle experts from the research team, Kelowna Rockets staff and other community health professionals. The group will meet Tuesday evenings until the end of November.

To learn more or to sign up, contact Kayla Fitzpatrick at kayla.fitzpatrick@ubc.ca, 250-807-8488 or visit the .