{"id":2334,"date":"2010-08-06T12:14:04","date_gmt":"2010-08-06T18:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2334"},"modified":"2010-08-06T12:14:04","modified_gmt":"2010-08-06T18:14:04","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-41","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/08\/06\/healthy-for-life-update-41\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Start a Walking Challenge in your Department<\/strong><br \/>\nHas your department always wanted to start a walking challenge, but didn\u2019t know where to start? Now is your chance! <em>Healthy for Life<\/em> has Walking Tool Kits hot off the press that will provide you with the tools to begin a walking group or walking challenge in your department. Get your colleagues moving, building camaraderie, and getting healthy. If you would like a copy of the Walking Tool Kit sent to you through campus mail, please email <a href=\"mailto:sandersdc@umsystem.edu?subject=Send%20me%20a%20walking%20tool%20kit\">Dee Sanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Heart Association HeartWalk<\/strong><br \/>\nMark your calendar for the American Heart Association\u2019s HeartWalk on <strong>Aug. 14<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 On that day University faculty and staff along with Boone Hospital Center will join forces as \u201cHealthy Neighbors Walking\u201d to show a commitment to health and wellness. The walk starts at 9 a.m. at Peace Park on the MU campus, located on the corner of Sixth and Elm streets. Donations will also be accepted the day of the event. Register and get a FREE T-shirt to wear at the event. Any funds raised should be brought the day of the Walk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Missouri Health Care employees:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.muhealth.org\/healthyneighborswalking\">Sign up online<\/a> by 12 p.m. on July 30. Shirts will be distributed at MU Health Care facilities during the week of Aug. 9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MU and System faculty and staff<\/strong><em>:<\/em> Visit the American Heart Association\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/heartwalk.kintera.org\/faf\/home\/default.asp?ievent=330580\">registration website<\/a> and click on Register and follow the prompts to \u201cJoin a Team.\u201d Select <em>Healthy for Life<\/em>: TE Atkins UM Wellness, which is listed as an option under Company dropdown menu. Get your FREE T-shirt at the <em>Healthy for Life<\/em> office (205 Heinkel Bldg.) or pick it up the day of the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Workplace Fitness Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. <strong>Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class<\/strong> and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 3-31: Pilates\/Yoga (Pi\/Yo).<\/strong> Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Cost is $10 for the 5 week session. Pre-registration is required. Blend of Pilates, Yoga, sports stretch, dance stretch, and athletics that will help you burn calories and build muscle. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=PiYo-%20Memorial%20Union\">Ashley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 3-Sept. 7: Zakti<\/strong>. Physics Library room 223. Classes are Tuesdays from 1:10-1:50 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required. In this class, we utilize strength and long holds to work each nerve bundle of the seven energy centers for a deeper mind body release. Email <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Zakti\">Ashley<\/a> to enroll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 3-17: Flow Yoga (Mat).<\/strong> Ellis Fischel 707A\/B. Classes are Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for the 3 week session. Pre-registration is required. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Ellis%20Fischel%20Yoga%20Flow\">Ashley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug 4-18th: PiYo (Pilates and Yoga)<\/strong>. Columbia Regional Hospital, South Pavilion.\u00a0 Wednesdays from 11:10 to 11:50, $6 for the\u00a0three week session. Come explore the combination of the core (hips,\u00a0back, belly)\u00a0strengthening of Pilates, enhanced with the\u00a0calm\u00a0toning of Yoga&#8211; for the body and mind.\u00a0 Mat recommended. No experience necessary. Please pre-register by August 3. Minimum of\u00a08 participants required.\u00a0 Click here to sign up with <a href=\"mailto:rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=PiYo\">Rebekka<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 4-18: Flow Yoga (Mat)<\/strong>. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Wednesdays from 4:20-5:00 p.m. Cost is $6 for the 3 week session. Pre-registration is required. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 4-25: Core Conditioning.<\/strong> Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Wednesdays from 5:20-6:20 p.m. Cost is $12 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Core%20Conditoning%20Aug%204-%20Memorial%20Union\">Ashley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 4-25: Y-In Balance<\/strong>. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Cost is $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. Targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a slower, yet active style of <em>yoga<\/em> practice. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Y%20in%20Balance\">Ashley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 5-19: Core and More.<\/strong> School of Nursing, Room S265. Class meets Thursdays 12:10-12:50 and costs $6 for the three week session. Build crucial core strength, increase mobility, and decrease pain\u00a0&amp; stress!\u00a0Mats are recommended, all levels welcome. <a href=\"mailto:Rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=Core%20and%20More\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with Rebekka Mars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug. 9-30: Core Conditioning.<\/strong> Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Cost is $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary email <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Core%20Conditioning%20Aug%209%20Memorial%20Union\">Ashley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug 18- Sept 8 &#8211; MORENet Sampler. <\/strong>Held at the MORENet building off Lemone Industrial Blvd., Room 224-225.\u00a0Wednesdays from 12:10 to 12:50, $8 for the four week session, or piece your own session together, $2 per class. Minimum of 6 participants to hold each class. Please pre-register.\u00a0No experience necessary for ANY class. Click here to sign up with <a href=\"mailto:rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=MORENet%20Sampler\">Rebekka.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>August 18:\u00a0Intro to Yoga<\/strong>&#8212; Learn the basic poses that will strengthen and lengthen muscles, improve posture, and calm your mind.\u00a0 Mat or towel recommended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 25: PiYo (Pilates and Yoga)<\/strong>.\u00a0 Come explore the combination of the core (hips,\u00a0back, belly)\u00a0strengthening of Pilates, enhanced with the\u00a0calm\u00a0toning of Yoga&#8211; for the body and mind.\u00a0 Mat or towel\u00a0recommended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 1: Power Yoga<\/strong>&#8212; Holding poses for a longer duration to work through mental blocks while getting a great cardio workout, strengthening, and releasing ALL stresses! Mat or towel recommended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 8: Computer Cramps<\/strong>: Learn stretches that can be done at your desk, seated or standing, to ease tension that develops through our upper body from a duration of time spent at a desk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug 25-Sept 8th: Core and More<\/strong>. Columbia Regional Hospital, South Pavilion.\u00a0 Wednesdays from 11:10 to 11:50, $6 for the\u00a0three week session. Build crucial core strength, increase mobility, and decrease pain\u00a0&amp; stress!\u00a0Mat recommended. No experience necessary. Please pre-register by August 3. Minimum of\u00a08 participants required.\u00a0 Click here to sign up with <a href=\"mailto:rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=Core%20and%20More\">Rebekka<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Save the Dates- Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong><br \/>\nThe MU Farmers\u2019 Market returns to Lowry Mall on August 26<sup>th<\/sup>, September 23<sup>rd<\/sup>,\u00a0 and October 28<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Vendors from the Columbia Farmers\u2019 Market and Boone County Farmers\u2019 Market will present delicious prepared food,\u00a0produce and plants. Bring cash or check (no student charge accepted) for mouth-watering and locally grown produce, baked goods, herbs, and more to sample and purchase. For additional MU Market dates and information, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wellness.missouri.edu\/\">www.wellness.missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preserving the Harvest: Water Bath Canning<\/strong><br \/>\nColorful peppers, tasty tomatoes, juicy peaches and other fresh produce\u2026are all so easy to preserve. Make plans to attend a water bath canning workshop Tuesday, August 10 from 6 \u2013 8:30 p.m. at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 1012 N. Hwy UU, Columbia \u00a0Registration Fee is $15, and all participants must register by August 4. The workshop will include detailed research-based information and recipes for water-bath canning a wide variety of foods, demonstrations and time for answering your preservation questions. For more information, contact Vera Massey, Nutrition &amp; Health Education Specialist @ 573-445-9792 or <a href=\"mailto:masseyv@missouri.edu\">masseyv@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Break with Break Pal<\/strong><br \/>\nBreak Pal is an online fitness program that is designed to help you add more fitness into your daily life.\u00a0Chose your own break interval, and Break Pal will pop up on your computer screen and remind you to exercise.\u00a0The program will then direct you to a video with an exercise of your choosing.\u00a0Each exercise only takes between two and five minutes to perform and there\u2019s a variety of exercises from which to choose. To get started with your free membership or to find out more information about Break Pal, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakpal.com\/memberships\">http:\/\/www.breakpal.com\/memberships<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Portion Distortion<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s really in the foods we eat? What exactly is the correct portion size?\u00a0 Join Paula Vandelicht, Hy-Vee\u2019s Registered Dietitian, for the answer to all these questions and more. Bring your lunch but save room for some portion size sampling activities. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 1<sup>st<\/sup> at 12 p.m. in the General Services Building \u2013 194 B. RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:walkerja@missouri.edu?subject=Portion%20Distortion\">Kate Walker<\/a> by August 30<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research on Exercise and Statin Treatment<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are seeking overweight men and women between 25 and 59 years of age who do not currently exercise to participate in a study in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory.\u00a0 The study includes 3 months of taking a statin medication (commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels), exercising 5 days a week, or exercising while taking the statin medication.\u00a0 Participants will receive free health and body fat assessments, a free personalized exercise program, as well as monetary compensation.\u00a0 For more information, please contact the Exercise Physiology study coordinator at 882-6892 or email <a href=\"mailto:umchesexphysstudy@missouri.edu\">umchesexphysstudy@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeking Healthy Men<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking individuals for a study on how different types of weight-bearing exercise affect bone health. We are looking for healthy men, 25-60 years old who are currently participating in 4hr\/wk of physical activity for the last 2 years and not currently participating in strength or plyometric (jumping) training . \u00a0You will receive free and supervised resistance training or plyometric training, body composition testing, bone mineral density assessment\u00a0and payment after completing the study. If interested, please call 882-9917 or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:mubonestudy@gmail.com\">mubonestudy@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Fitness Trail Rides<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin the fun on these weekly rides every\u00a0Thursday, now through August 26.\u00a0Meet at 6 p.m. at the parking area adjacent to Rio Grande Restaurant, 3306 Broadway Business Park Ct.\u00a0just to the west of Hy-Vee on W. Broadway. These medium-paced, fitness-focused rides are just for the gals.\u00a0 Optional social gathering follows to discuss commuting tips and route planning.\u00a0 Plan to ride for 1 \u2013 1 \u00bd hours.\u00a0 No one will be left behind and we do not ride the BIG HILL on Chapel Hill to get to the MKT.\u00a0 Come learn an EASY and convenient way to the MKT from southwest Columbia. For additional bicycle educational opportunities, including the Confident City Cycling classes, \u00a0please check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getaboutcolumbia.com\/\">GetAbout Columbia website<\/a> or call Janet at 573-442-7189 with more questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Columbia By Bike<\/strong><br \/>\nSee Columbia from a different view every Monday now through August 23. \u00a0Meet at 6 p.m. at the parking area adjacent to Rio Grande Restaurant, 3306 Broadway Business Park Ct.\u00a0 just to the west of Hy-Vee on W. Broadway. Join us for on-road rides highlighting bike routes, bike lanes and low traffic routes, designed to help you get where you want to go by bike. \u00a0Routes will vary each week. For additional bicycle educational opportunities, including the Confident City Cycling classes, \u00a0please check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getaboutcolumbia.com\/\">GetAbout Columbia website<\/a> or call Janet at 573-442-7189 with more questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confident City Cycling<\/strong> <strong>Course<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Take your pick at two Confident City Cycling courses on July 31 from 9 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m. or July 26, Aug 2 &amp; Aug 9\u00a0 @ 6-9 p.m<\/em><em>.<\/em> Ready to move from the trails to the streets? Thinking of commuting by bike? Confidence is key. This class includes something for everyone, even the most seasoned bicyclist. Please bring your bicycle and helmet to each class.\u00a0Must be 14 years or older. You can register for these classes via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocolumbiamo.com\/ParksandRec\/Webtrac\/index.php\">Columbia&#8217;s Parks and Recreation Department<\/a>. If you have trouble with registering online, please register by phone at 573-303-1033.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start a Walking Challenge in your Department Has your department always wanted to start a walking challenge, but didn\u2019t know where to start? Now is your chance! 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