Mondays this fall: pack your gym clothes, indoor sneakers and water bottles and let’s break free from the sedentary cycle together.
Staring September 18, the 14 Wing Greenwood Health Promotion team hosts a new series, highlighting Strengthening the Forces’ goal to reduce injury during physical activity and sports.
14 Wing Canadian Armed Forces’ and Defence Team members, veterans and families (18+) are encouraged to join Health Promotion’s new Injury Reduction Initiative: Active Learning Classes.
Why the new initiative, you ask?
It’s time to take control of your physical and emotional health and break free from a sedentary lifestyle. Combining activity and education in these weekly, one-hour programs will help you reach your health goals.
Studies suggest sitting for extended periods of time increases a person’s chances of developing a wide range of illness and disease, including several types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity and Type II diabetes. Did you know the average person spends 9.3 hours a day sitting? Research indicates those who sit for six-plus hours per day are 40 per cent more likely to die within 15 years, compared to someone who sits less than three hours a day (even if they exercise).
September 18, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Spin & Learn. This week’s topic: Canada’s minimum recommendation for physical activity. The spin portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
September 25, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Core & Explore. This week’s topic: Traditional sit-ups no longer for you? Explore CORE strengthening activities that reduce the risk or aggravation of back injuries. The exercise portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
October 16, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Walk & Talk. This week’s topic: exercise IS medicine. Hear the science and research on how to improve your quality of life. The walk portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down (indoor track, or outdoors weather permitting).
October 23, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Education with Mobility. This week’s topic: the aging athlete: structure, physiology and psychology differences between younger and older athletes. The class portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
October 30, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Spin & Learn. This week’s topic: concussion awareness. Learn the signs and symptoms of concussion, and strategies that may help you return to work, school and sport. The spin portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
November 6, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Education with Mobility. This week’s topic: nutritional fueling for energy before and after physical activity. The class portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
November 20, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Core & Explore. This week’s topic: functional movement exercises for injury prevention, and how to use them every day. The exercise portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
November 27, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Walk & Talk. This week’s topic: Life-loved sports and activity need to change? Find out more about what works for modified fitness training (part one of two). The walk portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down (indoor track, or outdoors weather permitting).
December 4, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Education with Mobility. This week’s topic: Life-loved sports and activity need to change? Find out more about what works for modified fitness training (part two of two). The class portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
December 11, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre – Spin & Learn. This week’s topic: hydrated, or dehydrated? Recognize the signs and symptoms of dehydration, and pick up some daily hydration tips. The spin portion includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute workout and 10-minute cool down.
Attend them all, or drop in when you can. No pre-registration is required. Participants must show either their military ID, PSP Plan member card or pay the facility daily drop-in rate before attending class.
For information, contact 14 Wing Health Promotion at 902-765-1494 local 5388.
