McKinley Grapevine

Hey Everyone!! Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking place in the JDRF walk at Hudson Mills Metro Park!  The rain held off and it turned out to be a beautiful day for a brisk walk.  If you would still like to participate in a walk/run event there is still time.  Making strides Against Breast Cancer hold their events in October which is National Breast Cancer Month!  Click on the link below and get involved: http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=99031&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=36017 If you are going…

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Walks/Runs to join: Hey McKinley! Come out and have fun while walking for a great cause.  I have found 2 nation wide races and 1 local that you can join today.  For those who have been hesitant about starting an exercise regimen this would be a great way for you to take your first step with a group of friends and/or work colleagues.  Each walk/run will give training suggestions and I will also post training ideas on the McKinley Grapvine. …

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Planning a team or business meeting?  Take it OUTSIDE!  Find a park close by, enjoy a refreshing walk and hold your meeting in a quiet place at the park.  Something as simple as taking a walk outside can increase work productivity…how?  You will increase your oxygen intake, boost your metabolism, retain some vitamin D, improve your mood as well as increase your mobility and ENERGY!!  Take advantage of these beautiful Fall days, watch the leaves change and get some work…

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Hey Mckinley!! For those of you who have a gym to go to, go and give the rower a try.  It’s a great FULL BODY work out that you can burn 200-300 calories after 20 min of rowing!  You’re working 9 major muscles groups: quads, hamstrings, glutes, lats, core, shoulder, triceps, back and biceps.  It’s also a low impact exercise so for those of you who have bad knees, this one is for YOU!!!  Have fun and make sure you’re…

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I realize we are all faced with time challenges everyday.  When we’re running low on time, going to the gym may not be on the top of the priority list so I would like to offer suggestions for some workouts you can do right in the comfort of your home!  Most if not all of the DVDs I will suggest will be inexpensive but if you can find the drive to stick with it the results will be priceless.  Do…

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