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In my area (and I think in a lot of areas) the gyms are currently closed. While I hope to get out the local park to walk the trails when I can - what exercises/programs do you recommend from home? I want to keep active!
ChristiM
17d
ChristiM
3d
Melissa Vitagliano I had heard something about that! I looked into it today and it looks like you don't even need ...
I was told yesterday that Peloton is offering a free 90-day subscription on the app.
Michelle1003
13d
Gyms are closed here, too! I have been YouTubing workouts and just using some 10lb - 12lb weights for some good home ...
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Hello,
I keep healthy and active by doing Crossfit 4-5 times a week. Anyone else into CrossFit?
How do you feel it meets your activity needs?
I follow a high protein low carbohydrate diet with calorie counting mixed in. What seems to ...
I keep healthy and active by doing Crossfit 4-5 times a week. Anyone else into CrossFit?
How do you feel it meets your activity needs?
I follow a high protein low carbohydrate diet with calorie counting mixed in. What seems to ...
ProfManuel
29d
ProfManuel I tried crossfit for about 5 months about four years ago. I couldn't stick with it. Then later that same ...
LindaA
18d
Hey here! I love doing CrossFit. I have been doing it now for 4 years! I love that it is always varied and keeps me on my ...
King
22d
Today marked the last day of my quick fit camp through Cross Fit. I want to continue, but may have to transition to ...
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I'm 16 weeks pregnant with twins and I find it so hard to get up in the morning and workout like I used to prior to pregnancy. So, I give myself a little grace now and workout later in the day. However, Sometimes that leads to too many errands ...
ChristiM
18d
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN How are you doing? I meant to mention that I found some workouts I really like on YouTube - ...
Linda Jo Belsito
3mo
I hear you loud and clear. But it sounds like you have your hands full at work and at home, and sometimes, Less is More.
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ChristiM I have tried prenatal yoga a couple of times but I never thought about a dancing workout! What a great way ...
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How much is enough exercise
Karenfett
1mo
rnscholar
1mo
That is great advice Liz Card ! I have not thought about the heart rate guidelines for quite a few years and I need to ...
Liz Card
1mo
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) , adults should have 150 minutes per week of ...
ConnieA23
1mo
Good question... I currently let my watch tell me. I have a Garmin watch that has recommendations for target steps, ...
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Hey healthy nurses!
I just bought an elliptical on Sunday (from Facebook Marketplace because let's be honest, I don't have money to buy a brand new one). I've been using it every day since I've bought it! I'm so proud of myself because I ...
I just bought an elliptical on Sunday (from Facebook Marketplace because let's be honest, I don't have money to buy a brand new one). I've been using it every day since I've bought it! I'm so proud of myself because I ...
abbyeed
1mo
AgeckoRN
1mo
Hi! I just joined HNHN today and saw your post. I too just bought an elliptical machine and love it! I've just been ...
I did not mind using my elliptical and used it until it died. I always watched tv while I was on it and could only look ...
MicheleW
1mo
I, too, love using the elliptical! To vary my workout a bit, I start slow for 1 minute, take it up a notch for 3 ...
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Have any of you used Yoga to reduce stress and stay flexible and strong? In doing so our muscles are well able to support our bodies with all the bending and twisting that as a nurse we all do. If so, what do you recommend as a starting place ...
p.lathro
2mo
Nurse J
1mo
I did a trial of Yoga & liked it. I was amazed at how much of a workout I got! I have done more 'Tai chi' AKA (Internal ...
ChristiM
2mo
p.lathro for me, I did my best and enjoyed yoga the most when I took a class and was with other people! I would look ...
rnscholar
2mo
Yoga has amazing health benefits and I should do it more! I remember one of the Stress Less Challenge days talked ...
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Hello Friends,
I would like to organize a fitness challenge for a small group of night shift nurses. I am looking for ideas. I want to be inclusive of everyone, even those who are not interested in losing weight. My main purpose is ...
I would like to organize a fitness challenge for a small group of night shift nurses. I am looking for ideas. I want to be inclusive of everyone, even those who are not interested in losing weight. My main purpose is ...
kreardon
2mo
Robbi
1mo
I worked nights with a group of older nurses with no school age children. We used to get together about 7:30 am and ...
Beth V
1mo
When I used to work nights we got together once a month and went bowling in the morning when we got off work. It was fun ...
kreardon I will post a link to this discussion in our newsletter to see if it will boost responses.
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There is so many reasons to move more ,We do not have to move very fast to benefit from moving ,even a simple stroll is beneficial, the interaction with nature ,the distraction from stressful thoughts ,joint lubrications especially ...
abbyeed
2mo
That was great. I absolutely agree. I believe moving and just taking a break has a lot of benefits to working ...
ChristiM
2mo
Healthy Nurse vivi well said! HNHN did a challenge last year called Move More ! There were great links on the main ...
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ChristiM
3mo
Sonia Bailey, RN, BSN I have definitely been guilty of the excuse that if I miss a day or can't exercise the amount I ...
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I currently have a one year old. She is very high energy and wants to do what she wants to do. I know I need to exercise more but I struggle at times (especially since its cold here now) with activities I can do with her that will also get my ...
ChristiM
4mo
ChristiM
3mo
Linda Jo Belsito a little "lifting weights" with Mommy! Thank you for the suggestion to give her similar gear to ...
Linda Jo Belsito
3mo
Yes, as a competitive athlete for many years, the kids, ALWAYS want to be with me, whether I go to the gym, and even at ...
ChristiM
3mo
Linda Jo Belsito Thank you! These are great ideas! She already loves to copy me, so I love the idea of the PVC pipe for ...
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Last year was the first year we held NHNA's Healthy Nurse Scholarship 5K & Health Fair. We had a goal to create a nursing scholarship fund and decided to integrate this goal with our plan to conduct a wellness event as part of our participation in HNHN. This event was held on September 21, 2017 on the Rivier University campus. We teamed with the Rivier ... morein Physical Activity on 09/12/2018 02:31 PM -
Fitness expert Sabrena Jo tells us why strength training is important and how to start. According to ANA’s 2016 Health Risk Appraisal, only 48 percent of nurses engage in some type of muscle-building activities. This fact could be because of the many myths surrounding strength training. A common (and unfounded) fear about weight lifting is that it ... morein Physical Activity on 05/03/2018 01:19 PM -
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Here’s how to start exercising, no matter what’s holding you back. Let’s face it, if you’re not exercising regularly, there’s probably a good reason. As nurses, we know how important it is to meet the Department of Health and Human Services’ recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each ... morein Physical Activity on 03/30/2018 07:41 AM -
We debunk four common excuses nurses give for not working out. morein Physical Activity on 09/06/2017 04:48 PM
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