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Hello everyone! As a nurse I walk quickly and busy throughout my day. I want to use walking to improve my health though. How long, fast, and frequent should I begin to power walk. Thank you,
ChristiM
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@Elias Grandma I feel like it will be different for everyone, but check out these articles:
@Elias Grandma It varies depending on your goals and starting point but the American Heart Association has some ...
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Hi, Is there a #HNHN for those of us with pelotons? Do we have many nurses participating in HNHN that have Pelotons? I'm interested in getting some momentum for our Nurses with Peoltons that are in this group! Be well, Amber
Nurseamber
Jun '21
ChristiM
Jun '21
Hi Nurseamber there is not an official #HNHN group yet, but we are looking at putting one together! If you're ...
NurseAsh
Jun '21
I don't have a Peloton - I have an Echelon - but I use the Peloton app! Add me - NurseAsh83
crystal.king
Aug '21
Hi Amber,
I would be interested! Let us know if you get any more information on this.
Crystal, MSN, RN
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New challenge starts today and is at the perfect time. A 6 month project I've been working on has meant many more hours sitting at my computer and I had no idea the impact of that sedentary change on my physical and psychological health ...
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN
Jul '21
ChristiM
Jul '21
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN This challenge looks like a lot of fun! I am really excited for the scavenger hunt aspect! ...
ChristiM
Aug '21
Mrs Sheena, what did you think of the challenge?
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I have been a long-time member of ANA-Illinois and Sigma Theta Tau International. During my nursing career (40 years) I have been interested in the science of the mind-body awareness movement. I have studied Yoga Nidra, Reiki, ...
SheilaBurkeDNP
Feb '21
ChristiM
Feb '21
SheilaBurkeDNP This is amazing!! I love your walking story and feel very inspired! In the past few weeks I've ...
Lavrisha
Mar '21
I completely agree that walking with a goal (10,000 steps daily) keeps me motivated and being able to do so in nearby ...
Jeanamarie Lopez-Carrasco
Jun '21
You totally inspired me with your post. I have just made a goal of walking 10,000 steps a day. Am doing my bests but ...
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After getting Covid in December 2020 my life has changed, not only my personal life but my work life as an RN. I was diagnosed with two Pulmonary Emboli and post Covid Tachycardia. I had to take a leave of absence from my job because I worked ...
Jes R.
Mar '21
ChristiM
Mar '21
We're pulling for you! Hope you start feeling better soon!! Make sure you keep taking care of you!
Darbs
Mar '21
Hang in there Jes! I see you, and I too had a full cardiac work up post covid! Thankfully, I have a healthy heart! But ...
Jeanamarie Lopez-Carrasco
Apr '21
Hang in there.... Thank you for being such a great nurse!!! We are all behind you...
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On January 1, my husband made a declaration that he was going to either run 2 miles every day or bike 10 miles and do a 100 pushups. Recently, he has come face to face with a health crisis which may compromise his love for movement and ...
Charla B Johnson
Jan '21
ChristiM
Jan '21
Charla B Johnson I hope your husband's health improves and he can regain some mobility! I love that you are taking ...
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I just completed Boot Camp for 8 weeks in park setting. Two weeks ago we moved indoors using zoom due to cold weather. These past weeks have been physically challenging especially with a tear in rotator cuff due to a fall at work. But ...
Jeanj001
Dec '20
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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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By Alison Cuccia My dad was a runner. He ran cross country in high school and ran throughout his entire adult life. He was the dad who always brought sneakers on our family vacations so that he could sneak in a run here and there. He wasn’t necessarily competitive about it, he just purely enjoyed it. As a kid this made absolutely no sense ... morein Physical Activity on 07/06/2021 03:48 PM -
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
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