We love our pets and they love us spending time with them, right? So let’s exercise with them! This Planet Fitness Work-In has a special guest: Doug the Pug. Doug invites you to include your dog, cat or other furry friend in this 20-minute, pet approved home workout. The instructor offers alternatives if you do not have a pet or yours isn’t cooperative plus the exercises are appropriate for any fitness level. Have some fun and we hope your pet is as cooperative as Doug the Pug.
Anna Harding, 34, has run 8 marathons in her life, but her latest is one for the books. She ran almost 2,000 back-and-forth laps in her mom’s backyard just outside of London to raise money for the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Harding calculated that if she ran the out-and-back length of the backyard (which is 10.7 meters or 70.2 feet) that she’d be able to complete the marathon in just over 1,971 laps.
Harding said it was the hardest marathon to date because not only was the scenery boring, but also that she had to slow her pace dramatically each time she turned around, which was every ten steps.
It took her just over 6 hours to cross the finish line — which was aptly made from a strip of precious toilet paper — a much slower pace than her personal best which she completed in Amsterdam at just under 4 hours.
Harding said the best part about the marathon was finishing. What kept her going on this epic feat was thinking about all the front line workers who put their lives at risk. She hopes her marathon encourages others to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“That message of ‘stay at home’ probably couldn’t be any clearer than stay at home and run in your backyard,” Harding told “GMA.”
Watch a clip of her custom-made Marathon HERE!
Article source: GoodMorningAmerica.comPicture source: Twitter
This is a 30 minute cardio and strength routine that will target mainly your lower body with full body focus at times. By stepping up and down, and all around you will improve your cardiovascular strength, agility, and even your mood!
Give yourself plenty of room to move around your step. Take your pick on which intensity you’d like to try and get started!
If you do not have an aerobic step at home get creative and make yourself one. Some common substitutes are wooden boxes, stacked boards, cinder blocks, garden pavers, garden steps, step stools, or anything else you may have. Make sure the item is sturdy, strong, and placed on a non-slip surface. Also make sure you can get your whole foot on the step with some extra room to spare.
CLICK HERE to begin your workout!
Please feel free to reach out to Brittney, Y@Work Director Norton Hospital with any questions at 629-3760.
Meal planning is a tough weekly chore, but somebody’s got to do it! Join us in watching this step-by-step video walking you through the meal planning process. This video is part of the Real Food and You Nutrition Workshop Series found at ngoodhealth.com. If you are interested in more inforamtion like this, just log-in to your N Good Health profile and head to Wellness Workshops. Look for “Real Food and You: A Beginner’s Guide” to start!
With coronavirus (COVID-19) now a global pandemic, anxiety and stress levels may be higher than normal for many people. Your EAP is here as a resource for help and support through this difficult time. Currently they are offering telebehavioral health to support your mental well-being as part of Staying Balanced With EAP. Sessions are available by video or phone.
Receive support in areas such as:
◦Emotional difficulties
◦Marital conflicts
◦Stress
◦Alcohol or drug problems
◦Relationship issues
◦Parent/child/family conflictsYou can earn 30 points per visit (up to 90 points) toward step 4 when you make an appointment through EAP. Points are awarded when you voluntarily submit a tracker form to N Good Health by faxing it to (502) 666-7667 or emailing it to [email protected].
To make an appointment, contact EAP by calling Wayne Corp. at (502) 451-8262 or (800) 441-1327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Another option for support during this time is the Employee Emotional Support Team. This is separate from EAP & it was created in partnership with Norton Behavioral Medicine, Norton Women’s Behavioral Services, Norton Sports Health Mental and Performance Services, General Pediatrics Behavioral Health, Heart Failure Behavioral Health, and Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology.
Employees can call (502) 446-5610 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak to an emotional support team member, who can help staff process emotions and offer coping tools during this crisis. All calls are completely confidential.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and N Good Health abide by all HIPAA standards and do not share any health information. No personal or appointment information will be shared between the EAP and N Good Health. To receive N Good Health points for using the EAP, submit a tracking form to N Good Health.
Get up and get movin’ with this Planet Fitness Home Work-In! This home workout is for anyone and everyone and doesn’t require any certain fitness level. And bonus, no equipment is needed! You can choose to follow along with the trainer or do you own thing and stop any time you need a break.
The trainer will ease you into the workout with some light stretching and breathing exercises. Once you’re warmed up, you’ll complete a full-body circuit that targets each muscle group. Some of the exercises include sumo squats, calf raises, bicep curls and more. After you’re finished, you’ll be taken through a quick cool down that includes a hip flexor stretch and forearm stretch.
Research has shown that slowing your breathing lowers levels of anxiety, calming your brain & enabling you to deal with challenges more effectively & efficiently. Taking slow, deep breaths can also help you notice & enjoy the moment you’re in & give you a nice mental break.
There are so many different apps out there for breathing (Calm, Headspace, the Mindfulness app, even Apple Watches have a feature that encourages deep breaths! Neat, right?), but if you’d like something to try right now, give this a shot:
Count to 4 as you breathe in.
Hold for 4 counts
Breathe out for 4 counts.
Hold for 4 counts.
Repeat 4 or more times.
Breathe in through your nose & out through your mouth.
Let your belly expand.
Relax your body as you breathe.
Congrats! You’ve done your first deep breathing exercise. If you’d like to kick it up a notch, try an app & try turning down the lights, sitting in a quiet, comfortable spot & really getting your zen on. 🙂
Want to travel to New Zealand? Try this hour-long full-body workout filmed with the background of mountains and lakes of the Kiwi islands.
This full-body workout is also a low-impact option that can be done without equipment. These basic movements will hit all major muscle groups as you move to music. This cardio-infused session is for beginners to advanced members and can be enjoyed by all ages. While a mat is not required, a non-hard surface is recommended for comfort.
Please feel free to contact Chris, Y@Work Director at Watterson Towers with any questions, 502-272-5920.
Another fun activity you can do at home!
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As a society, we have become so addicted to social media that we waste incredible amounts of time that could be spent on things that truly matter. Today, resolve that you will NOT get caught up in the scroll of your Facebook or Instagram feed, the constant texting & notifications, the video games & social media. Today, challenge yourself & your family to take a break from your devices.
Ideas for your fun-filled, device-free day:
– Take the dog for a walk around your neighborhood
– Bake cookies or a cake. Better yet, have a family bake-off!
– Family movie day, complete with popcorn!
– If you have small children, create an obstacle course in your home or give them a ride around in a laundry basket (i.e. the picture shown)
– Create slime or cloud dough (you can use YouTube for this one)
– Go for a family bike ride
– Play in the backyard; you can play ball, jump on the trampoline if you have one, etc.
– Family game night!
– Color in a coloring book together
– Take a trip to a state park (just no playing on the playground for now!)
The opportunities are endless. Challenge yourself to ditch the electronics today & create some new memories with the people most important to you.
