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Dreaming of a Good Night’s Rest? We Can Help.
Are you up late in the night, not able to ...
Wellness Trends for Fall
Being trendy has never been better for your overall health. ...
Check Out Our Workout Playlist
Need Some Monday Motivation? Check Out Our Workout Playlist! Mondays ...
Hancock Wellness Center Ultimate Challenge
The Hancock Wellness Center locations are excited to announce the ...
How Does Swimming Benefit Your Body?
It’s no surprise that swimming is an effective workout and ...
What Do Dads Have To Do With Pickleball?
Unless you are living under a rock, you have probably ...
Your Membership Gives Back
The summer is always a special time of year for ...
Meet the Be Well Magazine
It may seem like Hancock Health is everywhere ... in ...
Hancock Health Wellness Center Trainer Spotlight: Morgan Cole
The Hancock Health Wellness Center team of trainers is a ...
Getting a Fresh Take on Wellness with Hancock Health McCordsville Community Garden
The summer season in Indiana brings a bounty of beautiful ...
Hancock Health Wellness Center Trainer Spotlight: Chris Mayo
Not only do the Hancock Wellness Centers create a beautiful ...
5 Yoga Poses to Relieve Menstrual Cramps
Discomfort and pain from your monthly menstrual cycle can range ...
Looking for More Than a Gym?
You may be surprised to find that the Hancock Health ...
Hancock Health Wellness Center Trainer Spotlight: Sarah Hurst
Our personal trainers offer our members the chance to truly ...
Weight Bearing Exercise and Menopause
From the beginning of time, people with uteruses have experienced ...
How Much Should You Be Walking Every Day?
Walking is a great form of exercise and is readily ...
McCordsville Health Hut for Pre- and Post-Workout Fuel
Many gyms and wellness centers have vending machines for their ...
Ready, Set, Stroll Now in Greenfield and McCordsville
Pregnancy and postpartum can feel like a confusing time. With ...
Looking for a Welcoming Gym Near You?
Joining a gym can feel intimidating. And forget about walking ...
Hancock Health Wellness Center Trainer Spotlight: Jonie Shidler
The trainers at our Hancock Health Wellness Centers are passionate ...
Our Favorite Hancock County Walking Trails
Going for a walk is one of the best ways ...
Five Tips for Working with a Personal Trainer
Working with a personal trainer is a great way to ...
Get Moving to Help Manage Your Diabetes
Diabetes can be a difficult disease to control, and its ...
What is IGNITE at McCordsville Wellness Center?
Getting fit doesn’t have to mean doing the same boring ...
Five Ways to Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle in Hancock County
It’s February, and that means many of us have already ...
Get to Know Your Workout Goals with Our Quiz
Before beginning any exercise program (and after you get the ...
Say No to Diet Culture
New fad diets, expectations about appearance, weight loss … it ...
5 Reasons to Join Hancock Wellness Centers
If you want to start your year off right, the ...
January Fitness Challenge
Happy new year everyone! You know what that means … ...
A Hancock Wellness Center Dietitian’s Take on Food Trends
Food fads, diets trends … all of them tout endless ...
Getting Back into Your Wellness Routine
The end of summer is upon us and that means ...
7 Healthy Living Tips for Fall
Ah, the crisp autumn air. It isn’t far away, so ...
Yoga Journey: A Love Story
Hear from Hancock Wellness Center's own Greta Wilson on her ...
Fun Summer Fitness Trends
It’s summertime, and we hope you are enjoying some extra ...
Healthy Hot Summer Recipes
The weather is getting hotter (and hotter and hotter) out ...
Using Fitness Journals To Improve Your Journey
At the start of the January each year, you can ...
Cycling Class: What Should You Expect?
Truth be told, I don’t remember walking into my first ...
3 Reasons Carb Cravings Hit During The Blues
That moment. Life is tough. Feeling down. It is not ...
Hancock Wellness Center Members Favorites: Greenfield Location
The Hancock Wellness Centers, located in New Palestine, McCordsville and ...
BBQ Pineapple Shrimp Recipe
This recipe is chock-full of SUMMER! BBQ, pineapple, and shrimp....let ...
Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe
What's better than ranch dressing on a salad? Taco-flavored ranch ...
Understanding Key Differences of Animal-Free Diets
What are the differences between a whole food, plant-based diet, ...
Refresh Your Workout For Spring
Spring Cleaning…we have all heard the phrase. Researchers can link ...
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo Recipe
This ONE POT recipe is one you won't want to ...
Prenatal Yoga
Oh Baby Oh…to Prenatal Yoga we go! The Hancock Wellness ...
The Benefits of Fueling Up
Whether you are in the camp that enjoys working out ...
The Health Benefits of Sleep
Many things can make it challenging to go to asleep ...
The Key Pillars of Well-Being
Physical Most people immediately think of exercise when they hear “physical ...
The Benefits of Anaerobic Exercise
The definition of the word "heart", according to Merriam- Webster ...
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are a perfect way to enjoy something sweet while ...
Exercise Routine Pitfalls
So it is the New Year…time for a new you ...
Four Reasons You Aren’t Losing Weight
Weight loss can be exhausting at times, especially when you ...
Eat Less, Move More: Is It That Simple?
Imagine this, you are overhearing a conversation about weight loss. ...
Honey Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
Have you jumped on the cauliflower rice bandwagon yet? If ...
5 Meal Planning Tips For The New Year
Meal planning doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming. Follow ...
Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili Recipe
There is nothing easier through the week than a slower ...
The Power of Being Present
We live in a society that is very fast paced, ...
New Year’s Resolutions: Fitness and Exercise
With a new year full steam ahead, resolutions can often ...
5 Go-To Meal Ideas
Tacos Tacos are an easy meal to keep on your ...
Protein Waffle Recipe
If you don't have a waffle maker, don't worry! Just ...
Setting Reachable Goals
It’s the beginning of a new year, a time when ...
Top 3 Workplace Wellness Wants
You’re considering a workplace wellness program. Congratulations! Your investment in ...
Recovering From a Running Injury With Yoga
If you’re a runner, you may have heard about the ...
Tobacco-Free: Is It Your Quit Day? We Can Help
You cannot go back and make a new beginning, but ...
Meet Hancock Well-Being Workplace Wellness
Meet Hancock Well-Being Workplace Wellness: How It Works Workplace wellness ...
Power of Personal Training
Joining a wellness center is a great way to support ...
Power of a Wellness Routine
Many of us probably know the importance of being organized or ...
Pick Your Wellness Track
It doesn’t have to be a New Year for you ...
Phrase of the Year: Small Steps for 2022
You’ve had it with the creaky joints and the wider ...
What Is Seasonal Eating?
When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, following the ...
Wellness and Mental Health Resources
Our culture is slowly but surely beginning to recognize how ...
Tips to Love Your Heart
As one of your vital organs, your heart does a ...
What’s the Hancock Flat 50?
If you are a bicycle enthusiast and you live in ...
The Power of Employee Well-Being Solutions
Everyone wants to feel their best, whether working toward that ...
2022 Workplace Wellness Trends
The global pandemic changed the landscape of workplace wellness in ...
Trail Strides: Good for Body, Mind and Soul
Want to find an activity that not only gives your ...
Improve Employee Physical and Mental Well-Being: We Can Help
With healthcare costs soaring, many employers are looking for way ...
Creating a Workplace Culture of Health
When it comes to workplace culture, everything seems to go ...
Corporate Wellness 101
Corporate wellness is more than just a catchy phrase. When ...
Connecting Our Communities: Hancock County Trails
Hancock County is known for many things: great schools, the ...
Top Hancock County Community Health Concerns
As Indiana counties go, Hancock County is near the top ...
Be Well: Classes and Support Groups Near You
Being diagnosed with an illness, watching a loved one suffer ...
Oh, the Options! Class Scheduling Tips
What do you look for in a wellness center membership? ...
Ready, Set, 5-2-1-0!
All parents want their kids to be healthy, but sometimes ...
Why You Should Join the $60 for 60 Days Physician Referral Program
Have you been diagnosed with a chronic disease such as ...
Fifth Universal Element of Well-Being: Community
What contributes to your overall well-being? Gallup scientists sought to ...
Top 5 Reasons to Join Our Wellness Family
Are you wanting to get into better shape so you ...
Dive in This Winter with Aquatics Classes
Indiana winters can feel long and arduous, especially for those ...
Certified Medical Fitness Center – What Does that Mean, Why It Matters
You may have heard that Hancock Health’s Hancock Wellness Center ...
Baby Steps: Easing into Workplace Wellness
Every year, chronic illness and injuries cost U.S. employers ...
Member Spotlight – Scott and Holly
Meet Scott and Holly! Scott and Holly joined Hancock Ignite ...
Member Testimony – Taylor
Meet Taylor! Taylor has been a part of our Hancock ...
Recipe of the Month – August, 2021
Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage Ingredients 19 oz ground turkey ...
July Recipe of the Month
Who says soup is just for winter? Use some of ...
Member Testimony – Ryan
Meet Ryan! Ryan joined Hancock Ignite at the beginning of ...
Recipe of the Month – June, 2021
For more information on our nutrition programs or to speak ...
June Recipe of the Month
This ginger veggie stir-fry is a super fast and easy ...
Fresh Veggies Day
June 16th is Fresh Veggies Day! We've got three straight-from-the-garden ...
The Importance of Core Strength, Pelvic Stability, and Spinal Mobility
A common issue that adults of all ages struggle with ...
Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa
Instant Pots, or their equivalents, are a great way to ...
Member Testimony – Kassandra
"I have been overweight my whole life, and obese ...
Cardio vs. Strength Training for Fat Loss
Almost everyone, at one time or another, has wanted to ...
April Recipe of the Month
SESAME GRILLED SALMON Something about grilled fish for dinner ...
Addressing Your “WHY”
Your “WHY” needs to be INTRINSICALLY based. The definition of ...
Are You Ready to Try CrossFit?
Have you heard of CrossFit? Do you automatically envision a ...
Hancock Wellness Centers Revolutionize Community’s Health
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces ...
Benefits of Meeting With A Dietitian
Is meeting with a Registered Dietitian worth the time and ...
March Recipe of the Month
Comfort food is called that for a reason...but it's also ...
Member Testimony – Bri
Bri Fletcher is a registered nurse with Hancock Health and ...
The Hancock Wellness Center’s Physician Referral Program Might Be Your Ticket to Better Health!
Dealing with chronic illness and disease is never easy, but ...
February Recipe of the Month
Spoiler alert: chili doesn't have to be red! This easy ...
Living A Heart Healthy Lifestyle
February is all about hearts! We aren’t talking about candy ...
Hancock Wellness Center’s Clinical Programs Keep You Healthy
When a disease or chronic illness comes knocking on your ...
Medically Certified Hancock Wellness Centers Are Focused on Community Health and Safety
Exercise is an important element of health for every individual. ...
January Recipe of the Month
Sometimes there's nothing better to do on a cold winter ...
Getting Fit in the New Year and Making It Stick
It’s officially a new year! What’s your resolution for 2021? ...
Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
If you're looking to sneak more veggies into your diet ...
Garden Vegetable Recipes
Do you need some new ideas for your garden-fresh veggies? ...
August 2020 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Having trouble falling asleep or sleeping at night? There are ...
Weight Loss Myth-busting
Myth #1: Diet is more important than exercise for losing ...
July 2020 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Nutrition Tip Did you know that most Americans consume nearly ...
Veggie Burgers
Did you know that a lot of people make it ...
The Role of Food in Anxiety and Depression
Did you know that the food you eat can have ...
Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Frittata
A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish that is similar ...
June 2020 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Nutrition Tip (Seasons/Fruit and Vegetables) Fresh foods are often less ...
Fruit Desserts
Dessert doesn't have to be off-limits when you're eating healthy. ...
Green Salad Recipes
Do you find yourself thinking that salad is boring? We ...
Easy Egg Muffins
We love egg muffins as a quick grab-and-go breakfast option! ...
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon & Vegetables
Are you a salmon fan? Sheet pan recipes are a ...
Living With A Renewed Perspective
We have embarked on a journey that no one would ...
May 2020 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Fats There is a difference between fats – focus on ...
Soft Baked Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean that you need to ...
Themed Dinners! Friday – Fish & Seafood Night
It's always a good idea to mix up your proteins! ...
Themed Dinners! Wednesday – Pasta Night
Are you a pasta lover? The possibilities with pasta are ...
Themed Dinners! Tuesday – Mexican Night
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! What are you fixing ...
Themed Dinners! Monday – Grill Night
Join us for dinner on the grill! The possibilities are ...
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers
This easy slow cooker meal can be served over rice, ...
Healthy Banana Pancakes
These banana pancakes are sure to impress the whole family ...
Full Body Circuit Training
Need ideas for a full body circuit training workout? Try ...
Beef Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
There's nothing better than finding recipes where you can alter ...
Military/Boot Camp Workout
Thanks to Ashley, group exercise instructor at our McCordsville facility, ...
Tuna White Bean Salad
This quick and easy recipe only involves a handful of ...
Re-purposing Leftovers
Minimize food waste by planning a leftover night or using ...
Bean & Veggie Quesadilla
Limiting your trips to the grocery store and looking to ...
Turkey Taco Skillet
Nothing beats a one pot meal with most of the ...
Stay Healthy and Happy
Right now many of us have schedules that look different ...
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
A delicious recipe with most of the ingredients coming from ...
Healthy Snacking at Home
It's easy to find ourselves snacking more than we typically ...
Recipe of the Month – March, 2020
It’s National Nutrition Month! Focus on nourishing your body with ...
When the Fitness Journey Honeymoon is Fading
With 2020 full steam ahead, many people are starting to ...
Feb. 2020 Recipe of the Month
Deliciously rich, even with no butter, refined flour or sugar ...
January 2020 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Eat More Color – Focus on getting a variety ...
What Motivates You To Make a Healthy Change?
One of the most important things to do, when it ...
Four Ways to Help You Conquer Stress
Stress is a part of life. Everyone experiences it from ...
December 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
“Don’t start a diet that has an expiration date…focus on ...
How to Structure a Workout Routine
One of the most common questions people have before going ...
Are Free Weights or Machines Better Strength Training?
I am a firm believer that everybody should be doing ...
Fall Inspired Recipes
Ahhh, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel ...
November 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Tips for the holiday season - the month of November ...
October 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Save time and enjoy a nice home cooked meal! If ...
My Top Wellness Tip You Need to Start Doing Today
Lemon water toots an enormous amount of benefits, it’s silly ...
4 Full Body Mobility Exercises for Your Warm-up
Do warm-up before your workouts? I tend to be a ...
September 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Go Green – Leafy green vegetables are full of nutrition ...
Simple and Refreshing Moscow Mojito Kombucha Mocktail
How is it that crushed ice makes every beverage taste a thousand times better?
Adding Balance Training to Your Workout
Balance training should be part of a progressive fitness program if you want to move better, get strong, feel more stable, and challenge your body.
August 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Get the kiddos involved in the kitchen – and let ...
Piña Colada Recovery Shake
This Piña Colada Recovery Shake is the ultimate summer drink. It’s light, refreshing and will immediately transport you to the beach!
13 Minute Stability Ball Ab Workout for All Fitness Levels
Use it in place of an exercise bench or chair for exercises like a shoulder press, flat dumbbell chest press or bicep curl.
July 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Vitamin D is very important for bone development and bone ...
Strawberry Beet Protein Smoothie
With the summer heat, it’s cold beverage season. The perfect ...
Park Bench Circuit Workout
I created this simple, yet effective workout a few years ago that can be done with just a park bench or step and a timer.
June 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Understanding the basics of macronutrients: Fats: Fats are a rich ...
Coping with Your Emotions Without Food
Using food to cope with emotions is something that most people experience at multiple points in their lives.
How to Get Started on Your Intuitive Eating Journey
Rejecting the Diet Mentality is the first Intuitive Eating Principle and for good reason. This starts with examining what we’ve been taught about food.
Changing Your Mindset About Food
How many times do we say things like, 'I shouldn't eat this cookie because it's unhealthy.' 'I should really only eat X calories if I want to lose weight'.
What Exactly is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive Eating goes back to basics and provides a foundation and framework for building a positive relationship with food and your body.
May 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Combine foods to control hunger better! You will feel full ...
Hancock HNT
Have you heard about our Hancock HNT program? Hancock Wellness ...
7 Strategies for Setting Goals You Will Actually Accomplish
We are nearing the end of March. How are those New Year’s resolutions? Still working on them? Here are 7 strategies for setting goals you can accomplish!
April 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Is your baked chicken getting old and/or are your vegetables bland? Spices are a great way to add flavor to food without adding any extra calories.
Healthy (And Yummy) Ground Chicken Tacos
Try this healthy taco alternative for your own Taco Tuesday! ...
March 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Eat right for your lifestyle – there is no one diet that is right for everyone!
January 2019 Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month
Set yourself up for success! If you are looking to eat better or make better nutrition decisions, create goals.
Nutrition Tip & Recipe of the Month – Mindful Eating
Mindfulness – Being mindful of your eating may help with ...
Greenfield Facility Renovations Update
The men’s locker room is complete! The spa room construction ...
Greenfield Facility Improvements & Renovations Update
Work continues to be performed in phases with a portion ...
Help the Hancock Wellness Center pass PHIT!
You can help Hancock Wellness Center pass PHIT and improve ...
Hancock Wellness Center Will Operate Family Fun & Fitness in 2019
Hancock Health is excited to announce that an agreement has ...
HWC Greenfield Facility Improvements & Renovations
Starting in mid-July and lasting about 3-4 months, the Greenfield ...
Member Success Story: Tracy Burks
"On Labor Day, September 6, 2016, we went to the ...
Member Success Story: Stephanie Wright
"I retired on April 28, 2017, and joined the Hancock ...
Member Success Story: Lydia Swint
"My journey to a better me began in 2011. Newly ...
Member Success Story: Jeff Colclazier
"In 2016 I had major back surgery. After being sedentary ...
Member Success Story: Jane Lewis
"I joined Hancock Wellness Center for several reasons. At first, ...
Journey to Wellness – Scott & Holly Gohring – Part 3 of 3
Michelle says that "Having a Hancock Wellness Center not far ...
Journey to Wellness – Scott & Holly Gohring – Part 2
Soon after joining The Hancock Wellness Center, the Gohring's joined ...
Journey to Wellness – Scott & Holly Gohring – Part 1
On a Journey To Wellness, Scott and Holly Gohring of ...
Courage to Continue – Journey to Wellness
Debra Cochran has a new outlook and renewed energy. From ...
Courage to Change: Journey to Wellness
Walking into the clean, open and energetic atmosphere of Hancock ...
Courage to Learn: Journey to Wellness
Debra Cochran joined the Journey to Wellness program offered by ...
Courage to Stop: Journey to Wellness
Driving from her home in Greenfield to her office in ...
Get Active, Get Healthy – Jane’s Story Part #4
Jane puts in her ear buds, looks up the stairwell, ...
Understanding Behavior on the Journey to Wellness
Unlike many programs, the Journey to Wellness program at Hancock ...
Unlocking the Keys to Nutrition – Jane’s Story Part 2
Jane was eager to start the Journey to Wellness program. ...
A Journey to Wellness – Jane’s Story
A genuine smile. A contagious laugh. An honest friend. A ...
Welcome to a Journey to Wellness
Meet our Journey to Wellness Coaches: Stephanie Swann and ...
