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The new July Possibilities Unlimited, powered by Humana is coming up quick (are you signed up?)! I am so excited to get new tips on how to incorporate more exercise into my day during these "COVID times". I've been trying new You Tube ...
ChristiM
Jul '20
Susan's sister
Jul '20
During these "COVID times" I have tried very hard to limit my non-work contacts which has given me more free time now ...
ChristiM
Jul '20
I find waking very relaxing too! I need to get back into it. I live on a busy road so unfortunately I usually have to ...
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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
Mar '20
Michelle1003
Mar '20
Gyms are closed here, too! I have been YouTubing workouts and just using some 10lb - 12lb weights for some good home ...
Melissa Vitagliano
Apr '20
I was told yesterday that Peloton is offering a free 90-day subscription on the app.
ChristiM
Apr '20
Melissa Vitagliano I had heard something about that! I looked into it today and it looks like you don't even need ...
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I'm so excited for the Work (Out) From Home Challenge (to join - click that link!) I can't wait to get the tips for working out from home. Lately I have just been taking walks around my yard and having dance parties with my toddler. How ...
ChristiM
May '20
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
May '20
Mostly doing yoga poses, using the tread mill, and walking around our neighborhood while physical distancing of ...
Flynn0523
May '20
Zoom workouts and a workout app for walking and running outside.
Ms Yvette
May '20
I was walking with my girls in the park for their PE credit, but am now reduced to "Row Row Row your boat" on the rowing ...
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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 ...
ProfManuel
Mar '20
rnscholar
Mar '20
ProfManuel I have never tried Crossfit, but I hear it is a great workout! With my responsibilities at work and at ...
ChristiM
Mar '20
ProfManuel when I was a member of our local gym, there was a crossfit room that I loved using! I really liked the idea ...
LizM
Mar '20
Love my crossfit gym. I try 5 days a week but on average only make it in 4. I joined over 5 years ago and can't imagine my ...
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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 ...
Sonia Bailey, BSN, RN, NC
Dec '19
ChristiM
Dec '19
Sonia Bailey, RN, BSN Congratulations!! When I was pregnant with my first, I loved prenatal yoga! It was a great ...
Linda Jo Belsito
Dec '19
First you need to cut yourself some slack. As an athlete, long distance runner, I am sure you know you will get this ...
Charlie913
Dec '19
My kids are grown. They are my step kids but they are mine. I was pregnant one time to four months. I never reached that ...
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How much is enough exercise
Karenfett
Feb '20
Karenfett
Feb '20
Daily walking
ChristiM
Feb '20
I feel like it definitely varies person to person and by situation. Currently I am in my second trimester of ...
abbyeed
Feb '20
I feel that I've done enough exercise in a day when I've exercised for at least 30 minutes. My heart rate would need to ...
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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 ...
abbyeed
Feb '20
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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
Feb '20
abbyeed
Feb '20
I've tried yoga before but I didn't have a real connection with it like I do with cardio exercise or even strength ...
rnscholar
Feb '20
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 ...
kreardon
Jan '20
ChristiM
Jan '20
kreardon This is such a great idea!! If its an overall fitness/health challenge - there could be a healthy eating ...
rnscholar
Jan '20
kreardon I am reminded of one of the challenges from last year. There are some exercises you can do in your chair. ...
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN
Jan '20
kreardon This is a great idea and loved the comments and suggestions that have been shared.
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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 ...
Healthy Nurse vivi
Feb '20
ChristiM
Feb '20
Healthy Nurse vivi well said! HNHN did a challenge last year called Move More ! There were great links on the main ...
abbyeed
Feb '20
That was great. I absolutely agree. I believe moving and just taking a break has a lot of benefits to working ...
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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 -
These inventive workouts can help you have fun and get fit. morein Physical Activity on 04/19/2018 01:25 PM -
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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