30 Minute At-Home Cardio Workout!

Today’s workout is for individuals with who want to complete cardio without the need for weights or a large area.  Each movement is shown in the video for optimal technique.  This workout is 30 seconds of 10 exercises, 30 seconds rest between exercises and one minute rest between sets.  Complete this workout to your favorite music to get the most out of this series.  While a mat is not required, a non-hard surface is recommended for comfort. 

CLICK HERE to begin your workout!

Please feel free to contact Chris, Y@Work Director at Watterson Towers with any questions, 502-272-5920.

How to use Amazon Alexa to brighten your day

In between the worry, there’s the boredom; a result of staying home most of the day, every day. And while you’ve might use an Amazon Echo for the basics like turning on the TV or playing music, did you know you can also turn to it for entertainment?  

Alexa can amuse you with jokes, stories and interesting trivia, and you don’t even have to enable extra skills. For example, Alexa can tell you Star Wars jokes interesting trivia facts, even “yo mama” jokes!

For a list of questions you can ask Alexa to beat boredom & brighten your day a little,  Click Here.

Source: CNet.com

Full body home workout featuring 5 timed circuits

Judgement free home work-in brought to you by Planet Fitness.  Hang out in the Planet Fitness living room for 30 minutes while you do 5 timed circuits to get your heart pumping and your muscles working.  The energetic and encouraging instructor offers options for each exercise making this perfect for any fitness level.  Grab your water bottle and sneakers and get moving! 

Call EAP to help during this global pandemic

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.

Easy 4- Ingredient Salmon Recipe!

Recipe! – Health and Wellness

4 Ingredient Salmon– So easy, so yummy!

Ingredients: (makes 4 servings)
3/4 lb wild caught salmon, sliced into fillets and pulled from scales
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Olive oil
cooking spray

Directions:
Turn broiler on high, place rack about 6 inches away from top
Spray broiler rack with cooking spray and place salmon on broiler rack (or, as seen here, I just used a vented pizza pan over a cooking pan. Be sure to line the bottom pan with foil to catch the glaze as it melts).
Mix together brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce.
Whisk until smooth.
Spoon the mixture evenly over the fillets.
Broil for 15 minutes.

CXWORX #35 – 30 min Core Workout by LES MILLS

That Easter candy will not work itself off! This 30 minute ab blaster will help get you back on track and strengthen those core muscles. This video provides numerous variations of the exercise and will target all of your core muscles. You can expect to feel the burn from your shoulders to your glutes.

You can choose to do this workout with or without equipment. Equipment suggested is a weight plate and a resistance band. You can sub out the weight plate and resistance bands for hand weights, water bottles, cans of food, or anything you may find around your house.

Feel free to start without any weights if this is your first time. Click the picture below to go directly to your workout. Enjoy!!

Please feel free to reach out to Brittney, Y@Work Director Norton Hospital with any questions at 629-3760.

Get your dance on with today’s work out!

It’s time to get up and get moving for a Planet Fitness Home Work-In with celebrity guest, Alyson Stoner.  She is going to take you through a full body workout that will make up for all the lounging around we’ve all been doing lately. This home workout was designed for everyone at every fitness level, with no equipment required. Keep up, or go at your own pace, add in your own dance moves– whatever is most comfortable with you.  United we move!

Monday Motivation

Monday Motivation – Health and Wellness

Are there certain things you never do on Monday because well . . . it’s Monday?   Do something on Monday that will make it not feel like Monday. Make something new & exciting for dinner- or involve the kids & make a yummy dessert together.  Have a family game night.  Watch a movie with your spouse. Just doing something differently on Mondays can give you a happier feel.

Action:  Even if it’s just ONE THING- shake things up today & do something different & exciting.  Something that makes you happy.  🙂

Louisville Fleet Feet offering 25% off purchases to Norton Healthcare Heroes

Be certain that staying or becoming active during stressful times helps your body and mind deal with the days pressures.  To thank the Norton Healthcare Heroes, the Louisville Fleet Feet store is extending a 25% discount on all purchases through the end of April to all employees.  The store offers running, hiking and everyday shoes as well as athletic apparel and accessories like reflective gear, nutrition, hydration and recovery aids. 

The store is closed to shopping in accordance with the state mandate so please call 502-479-8786 to place your order and the knowledgeable staff will guide you with your purchase.  Pickup your order the same day at curbside and show your badge at pickup.  Store is located at 117 Breckenridge Lane and is open daily 10am to 2pm. 

Kids Yoga With Corri

A 20 minute beginner level yoga workout that provides an introduction to basic yoga possess and stretching movements.

This workout is perfect for families that want to explore basic yoga concepts, movement, stretches and breathing techniques.  It is designed to be fun, interactive, and ensure those that are unfamiliar with yoga obtain an enjoyable class target for kids, with family involvement.  While a mat is not required, a non-hard surface is recommended for comfort. 

—> Click here for your yoga video! <—

Please feel free to contact Chris, Y@Work Director at Watterson Towers with any questions, 502-272-5920.