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Take a hike!
Written by: Becky McGraw, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager Scenic overlook – photo credit: Becky McGraw As people search for a way to disconnect for a day, many will flock to the nearest trails. Although a walk around your town is always a great idea, hiking through a natural environment provides the ability to disconnect…
Read MoreThe Extended Recharge with Your Family
Written by: Olivia Ventra, Health Fitness Specialist In this new coronavirus reality, the family home has become the epicenter of everything from school to daycare to work to social lives and it’s not an easy plate for parents to balance. However the “family home” doesn’t have to mean the typical nuclear family. I am currently…
Read MoreFinding Focus at Home
Written by: Mary Rosenthol, CFW Health and Fitness Expert Working from home used to be a rarity, but in today’s world it has become commonplace. While working from home does have benefits, working remotely also poses challenges. Fortunately, there are some tips that can make working from home both more efficient and pleasant. Tip #1:…
Read MoreStaying Socially Connected While Physically Apart
Written by: Becky McGraw, CFW Health & Fitness Program Manager Whether we personally identify ourselves as introverted or extroverted, humans are naturally social creatures. During this absence of social events – no group fitness, concerts or barbeques – many may struggle with maintaining a level of connection with family, friends and coworkers. Compared to pandemics…
Read MoreLessons Learned from a Quarantined Fitness Professional
Written by: Matthew Bronico, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager As a fitness professional, it is very odd that I get the chance to work at home. In fact, when I tell family members and friends that I am indeed doing just that, the response I usually hear is, “How is that possible”? It’s uncharted territory,…
Read MoreAddressing the 6 Dimensions of Wellness When You’re Stuck At Home
Written by: Kendall Rosen, CFW Sr. Health Fitness Program Manager Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute developed the Six Dimensions of Wellness in the 1970s. Today, these interdependent dimensions still provide a concise and well-balanced approach to creating and maintaining a healthy life. The following suggestions can help you on your wellness…
Read MoreSustainable Heart Health Initiatives
Written by: Kendall Rosen, CFW Senior Health Fitness Program Manager As February comes to a close, it’s a great time to assess what you are offering your employees to promote ongoing heart health and longevity. Maybe you captured a great group photo for Wear Red Day. Maybe you’ve sent out some informational resources via email…
Read MoreRelationships and Health
Written by: Kyle Vassar, CFW Health and Fitness Specialist Tweet My friends and family are there to pick me up when I’m feeling down and they are there to celebrate my greatest achievements. They can serve as confidantes whom with I share my deepest feelings or just people I can joke around with when work…
Read MoreThe Grateful Mind
Written by: Keriann Hill, Health Fitness Program Manager Whether it’s a child being born or getting your dream job, it is likely that you have felt gratitude at some point in your life. Gratitude comes easily when something big happens, but often gets left behind in life’s small moments. We can probably all agree that…
Read MoreStrong. Powerful. Fit.
Written by: By Jared Hoffmeyer, Health Fitness Specialist We all want to be strong and be known for our strength both in and out of the gym, but what kind of strength do you already possess? What kind of strength are you working towards? And what kind is your body best suited for? There are…
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