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Longview Rec Center will host a Day After Thanksgiving Boot Camp on November 27 at 11 a.m. Led by Ryan Layman, fitness specialist, the intense cardio course is designed to burn off excess calories from the prior day’s meals and give back to the community with a small charity food drive.

Justin Kincaid, an automotive student at Longview, said he visits the gym regularly, but overeats during the holidays, like most Americans.

“Although I do watch my health and weight,” Kincaid said, “I do gorge on Thanksgiving dinner. It is worth the extra calories.” He said he is interested in attending a course like this to help rid him of the Thanksgiving calories.

Stephanie Sytkowski, a new student at Longview, is a self-proclaimed over-eater who said she does not work out.

“I basically eat whatever I want and sleep on Thanksgiving. It is kind of a tradition in my family to do that,” she said. “I would try to go to the course if I had time or energy.”

Layman offers advice to those not able to attend the event. According to Layman, there are goals to have good habits. These include creating a plan for yourself, which means determining goals and thinking of ways to achieve them, and rewarding yourself with a “cheat meal” every now and then.

The instructor and fellow attendees hope for good attendance.

“This may be a good option for students to try, as we intend on continuing to run Boot Camps throughout the winter months,” Layman said. He hopes to “create awareness for health and wellness and help the student body live healthier lifestyles.”

The cost of the 45-minute workout is $5.00 for each participant. Membership to the Recreation Center is not required for the course.