Workout Music

Fitness Magazine recently came up with 100 Best Workout Songs.  Do you like to workout to music?  If so, what song motivates you?  Be sure to weigh in on the topic on our facebook page!

Check out the list at this link http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/music/popular-playlists/100-best-workout-songs/?sssdmh=dm17.505567&esrc=nwftn020711&email=1471995893  See if any of your favorites are on the list or get ideas of what to add to your playlist!

Wear Red on February 4, 2011

Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for American Heart Month.  


I'll be wearing red, will you?

It's a New Month!

February is here!  We are keeping busy here at the Coalition! Our education classes are in full swing, stay tuned for more information about upcoming classes.

February is National Heart Health Month.  Check out some Heart Health Information in our newsletter

We also have a new month of aerobic activities.

12 Quick Workouts for Work or Home and 10 Reasons to Get Moving!

Crunched for time but still want to be active?  Check out these tips!


At work:

1. Walk to work if possible.  If you drive to work, park away from the door-back corner of the parking lot, down the block, etc.
2. Regular walk breaks around the office-tired of staring at the screen?  Get up and walk around the office.
3. Take the stairs and not the elevator.
4. Walk on your lunch break.
5. Visit colleagues in person rather than calling or e-mailing
6. Stand whenever possible/pace while on the telephone.
7. Have time to kill before an appointment?  Walk up and down the hallway or do calf raises.

At home:

1. Walk or ride a bike to the store if possible.
2. Hide the remote so that you have to get up to change the channel.
3. Wash your car by hand.
4. Recruit an activity buddy-this includes 4 legged friends!
5. Keep comfortable shoes in your car so when you are out and about, you have no excuse, you can go walking!

10 Reasons to Get Moving

1. Makes you feel great-really it does!  
2. Helps boost your metabolism.
3. Burns off calories, which in turn aids in weight loss
4. Tones muscles and improves shape.
5. Helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
6. Can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers.
7. Improves sleep, promotes relaxation, and combats depression.
8. Increases strength and flexibility.
9. Keeps bones healthy and prevents falls in the elderly.
10. Helps you maintain your desired weight for a lifetime.

Best way to stay healthy is...

WASHING YOUR HANDS!

Frequent hand washing with warm water and soap is the number one way to prevent the common cold--as well as the flu and other viruses--but making sure hands are totally dry might be just as important.  Eliminating wetness can reduce the transfer of bacteria by as much as 99%, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology.  In addition, people dry their hands more thoroughly with a paper towel than by using an air dryer, which takes longer so they often end up wiping their hands on their pants.

Article found in February 2011 issue of Family Circle Magazine

National Peanut Butter Day

Today, January 24th, is National Peanut Butter Day.  We have a recipe for you to celebrate found on www.kraftrecipes.com.  Enjoy!


Peanut Butter and Jam Delight (makes 4 servings)
2 cups cold fat free milk
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 package (4serving size) Vanilla Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding
1/2 teaspoon water
1/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves


Blend a small amount of the milk into peanut butter in large bowl; Stir in remaining milk.  Add pudding mix.  Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes or until well blended.


Stir water into jam.  Spoon about 1/4 cup pudding mix into each of 4 dessert glasses.  Top with 1/2 of the jam.  Repeat layers.  Top with additional jam, if desired.


Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Calories 190, Fat 6g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 450mg, Carbohydrates 27g, Fiber 1g, Protein 8g

No Water Aerobics Saturday

There will no Water Aerobics on January 22 due to a swim meet.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Ladies First: MHC Community Breast Health Initiative

2011 COMMUNITY PROFILE SURVEY

You are participating in the 2011 Community Profile Survey for the MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness and the Greater Roanoke Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Through your truthful and confidential responses, we will be better able to recognize the needs or "gaps" in Breast Care Services in our local area, and determine how to best use the resources we have available.

Thank you for answering the following questions.  Your participation is greatly appreciated.

You can access the survey at:  http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BJHVRN58G

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Looking forward to the weekend?  Want something to do?  If you don't mind the drive, head on up to the Roanoke Civic Center on Saturday, January 22nd, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and enjoy WINTERFEST 2011.  Admission is free with a canned or non-perishable food item to benefit RAM House.  Still not convinced, check out more details below.

Adults and children of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy activities such as:

 

*Free ice skating and skate rentals (first come, first served)
*Live entertainment by Maddy Grace Garber, the Dancing Dorothys,

The Chamber Ensemble from Christiansburg High School-winners of

the Fox 21/27 GLEE High School Sing-off and Suite 325
*VT players will be available to meet and skate with fans

*Representatives from local non-profits and community groups will be here

with information on their organizations

• Games * Crafts * Inflatables * Activities * Free food & drinks * Prizes

Weather and Exercise

I don't know about you, but I'm a fair-weather exerciser!  My ideal conditions are sunny, 75 degrees, with a slight breeze, but let's face it, we live in Virginia, where the weather drastically changes and there are days where you just have to bundle up to complete a workout outside.

To make things easier on you, check out this website:  www.weather.com/fitness  Enter your zip code and you can get current conditions to include temperature, a what to wear guide, and an hourly fitness forecast, complete with comfort index!  This site also is good for predicting aches, pains, and air quality based on the weather conditions!

So what are you waiting for?  Check out the site and get moving!