TIME FOR CHANGE - MOVING FORWARD WITH FITNESS
Ask most people if exercise is important, and you'll get an overwhelming YES. But, it usually gets shoved aside as other details in life demand our time and attention. Starting and sticking with exercise isn't easy.
Interestingly, it's not our body but OUR MIND that is the biggest hurdle that keeps us from getting started and sticking with exercise. We love to stay with what we know and when we change something (like starting an exercise program) - there is almost always resistance.
This is resistance is natural, our brain perceives change as moving out of a safe zone and triggers stress - which comes through as the excuses we make for not exercising.
And boy, can we come up with excuses - we don't have the time OR the money, we're too tired, too fat, too weak, or too embarrassed, we don't like it , don't know how to do it and don't want to do it...on and on the list goes.
With this program we want to help you break through these barriers. We'll examine the most common barriers and provide some simple and effective ways to around them.
Each participant will receive a CommonHealth lanyard and great information about moving more for your health. Be sure to beat the holiday rush and contact your Regional Coordinator to schedule the Moving Forward with Fitness program.
Past Programs
Just Drive Virginia
(July - October, 2011)
In this program, we discuss how you can avoid being a driving statistic while on or off the job. We will include tips for many of your driving concerns from impaired/distracted drivers to the often overlooked driving skills and vehicle safety tips.
Home Safe Home
(Feb - May, 2011)
It’s important that you take the time to help make your home as safe as possible. The time and effort you take now to learn about fire safety and being prepared for emergencies, can not only give you peace of mind, but it can literally save the lives of those you love.
Take a Break
(Nov - Jan, 2011)
Most of us can probably agree that stress levels have been high lately. And, we know that too much stress can lead to serious problems.
Outdoor Adventures
(July - Oct, 2010)
It is probably not news that an active lifestyle is a healthy one and that many people tend to be more active in the summer than during other times of the year.
Every Calorie Counts
(March - June, 2010)
CommonHealth has the answers and learning more about portion control is vital to your success.
Fitting In Fitness
(January - March, 2010)
CommonHealth has designed a great program to help you to get your fitness routine on track and maintain healthy habits.
Greener Virginia
(October - December, 2009)
We all want a well body and a healthy environment. This program will demonstrate ways to eat live and save green.
Something To Smile About
(April - September, 2009)
The Something to Smile About program not only reviews dental hygiene basics like brushing and flossing, but it also explores the relationship between dental health and diabetes, the benefits of good oral health during pregnancy, how to help children avoid tooth decay, and the link between gum disease and heart attacks.
Calm Your Nerves
(January - March, 2009)
The Calm Your Nerves program will help you find healthy ways to release the build up of stress before it takes a toll on your health. The key is to balance your time, budget and social ties.
Germ Warfare
(October - December, 2008)
Germs are everywhere and most people don’t know that there are more germs at our desks than there are on toilet seats! We will look at germ hot spots and provide information on flu shots.
Enjoy Eating
(July - September, 2008)
Most of us love to eat, but do we really pay attention when we do it? How many of us eat quickly or while we watch TV, read or work at our desks? This program doesn’t focus on what we eat, but how we eat.
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