First sponsor for exercise equipment along city jogging trail

Cannon Falls Trail is first in Minnesota 

with upper body exercise equipment!

Improving the health of individuals of many fitness levels by adding upper-body stretching and exercise equipment to complement the aerobic effect of walking or jogging on the six miles of the Cannon Falls city trail is on its way to succeeding with the donations by several area partners.

Featured this week is Dr. Karl Molenaar, associated with the  Olmsted Medical Center, Cannon Falls Branch Clinic, who chose to sponsor the “Ab Crunch/leg lift”.

Dr. Karl explained that he has been “a part of the community most my life graduating in 1972.”  
He added, “I have always been active both personally and in discussion with my patients about the importance of regular aerobic activities/exercise.”  
Dr. Karl’s participation in sponsoring a piece of exercise equipment “is a way of giving back to the community.  The bike trail is a significant addition to the community, not just for the local community members but also as a way of attracting tourists and as such enhancing the trail with these exercise stations adds to the experience.”

The goal is to provide several pieces of equipment along the trail which will be the first one so identified in Minnesota.

This provides a way to exercise in an outdoor environment at the level chosen by the individual with no cost to them.

Sponsors will be noted on site with a special plaque from the city of Cannon Falls.  The city public works department with director Tom Bergeson will facilitate the development of the sites and their care.  
Interested sponsors may contact Public Works Director Bergeson at 507.263.4626.

Next to be featured will be the donation from the Cannon Falls VFW.