Kristi's March 2009 Fitness
Page
Greetings
everyone and welcome to March! As the month is upon us and Spring is
around the corner, I pray for blossoming new beginnings for
everyone. For those that missed the events of last month, we had
a wonderful outing to Sunshine Factory, Breakfast at Fat Nats,
and we headed full throttle into the Battle of the Sexes Contest!!!
We are currently in the middle of the Battle of the Sexes... Women, we
need you in class, the men are on a roll!!!
Purple Pumpers XIII!!! Join Us
It is not too late to join the
MS150!!!! The Purple Pumpers team continues to grow and we would
love to have you join us. If you are interested in joining the team, or
making a donation, please click on the links below:
One of our many fine Teams!!!
Link Here to Donate or to Join the Team!!!
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Society- Kristi's MS 150 Page
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Society- Kristi's Team Page
Social Update:
Thursday
March 5th: Breakfast at Perkins in Fridley
Saturday March 28th: Special
Saturday Morning Combined Class at Fridley 8am- followed by breakfast
out!!
Wednesday April 1st: April Fools Day Breakfast!!!... Perkins or
Keys? To be Determined
Monday April 13th: Easter Monday Breakfast at Fat Nats
**Battle of the Sexes Breakfast to be announced in late April/ Early May
June 12-14 MS 150--- We hope you can join or sponsor us!!
Battle of the Sexes Update!!!
With only a few weeks to go, the MEN have the largest lead
ever in the history of the Battle of the Sexes!!! This despite a
lower handicap this year... yet they keep coming with consistency and
with new folks in class!!! Women, we either need you to bring
your friends, or start planning the menu!!! Here is a picture of
a
former Battle of the Sexes Contest (The women lost that year).. The
contest will run through March 18th.
Though She wouldn't be in the picture with the sign, thanks to Mikaela
for Making our
Battle of the Sexes Sign!! (I added new Mik pics below)
Kirk and Marilyn (below)... were the inspiration
for the sign!!
Thanks for making the sign Mikaela!!... And Yes, ... She went blue
again!!!
Fabulous Fitness Photos:
Past and Present
A couple flashback photos...
Kristi and Chris ready for class!!
One of our past Challenge classes.. during a break... come join Kathy
and me on Saturday morning March 28th for another combined class
followed by breakfast!! Class starts at 8am
Andy's favorite piece of equipment... the BOSU!!
Sorry... I
forgot to bring the camera for this Month's Sunshine Outing so here's a
flashback photo!!! Some of the same folks there :)
Steve and Kristi ready for Hawaiian day!...
Steve invented our new "Hawaiian" move!!
Sometimes the view of places of beauty brings us to take a breath and
feel the joy..
Sunsets always bring me to awe.
Interesting
Health and Fitness Facts-
As we get ready for the MS150, here are a few biking
tips from University of California (Berkeley):
a) remember proper safety including a helmet, bright colored clothing,
gloves for fall protection, and traffic regulations b) start training on
fairly
flat ground in a lower gear, c) as you change gears, try to keep your
pedaling consistent, d) when training for a large event, with time add
hilss and distance. Happy riding!
2. According to the Weyerhaeurser Hope Heart Institute, often when you
feel tired in the middle of the day, it may not be due to hunger, but
could
be caused by dehydration. A lack of adequate water intake may also
cause
headaches.
3. I found this interesting!! An American Council on
Exercise study found that persons who wear casual clothing to work,
particularly comfortable shoes, experienced an 8% increase in physical
activity during the work day.
4. Building muscle requires an overload to the muscle. Within aerobic
training, that generally means building through cardiovascular exercise
and it will be affected by your weight, body make up, and personal
factors. Strength training
requires resistance. Generally those who seek increased muscle size,
overload
with heavier weights and fewer reps whereas those aiming for endurance
use
lighter resistance and more repetition.
5. According to an article in this month's Lifetime Fitness
"Experience
Life" magazine, a 2007 study found that simple daily meditation may
help
you calm down, increase energy, and decrease anxiety, depression and
anger.
The study used an integrative body mind technique (sorry, it did
not
cite source).
6. As summer draws near(wishful thinking), remember to keep
adequately
hydrated. Water is also key in healthy diet and nutrition.
Sometimes
people reach for the cookie jar or snacks misinterpreting thirst for
hunger.
Keep in mind the type of fluids you are drinking and their impact
on
your health.
7. Last month I focused on the FAST screen for stroke... this
month we discuss heart attacks. According to the American Heart
Association, (2009), ten years ago a goal was set to decrease death
rates from heart disease and stroke by 2010. Although heart disease and
stroke are still among the top three causes of death in this country,
other indicators are that successes have been made in reducing death
rates (160,000 reduced deaths in 2005). Obesity, lifestyle and other
factors continue to contribute to high levels of heart disease. Given
the recent changes in CPR, remember to stay up to date on your CPR and
defribrillator training. Remember additional symptoms of heart attack
including chest pains, fullness in the chest, onset of autonomic
symptoms such as sweating and palor, shortness of breath, and
pain in the upper body radiating to left arm. Remember, time is of
crucial importance so 911 should be called first. In addition,
women often have varying symptoms from men including pain in other
parts of the body. Knowledge of symptoms is important as far too
often persons discount heart attack symptoms until it is too late. ...
Lets work to promote healthy lifestyles in conjunction with educating
ourselves on the symptoms of heart attack and stroke!
*The above information is for educational
health
purposes only, and is not meant to replace the advice or your health or
fitness
professional.
Have
a Happy St. Patricks Day... May not only luck.. but beauty, peace,
happiness, love and wellness follow you...
As spring will soon be here, let us take time to explore the beauty of
outdoors....
I am grateful for the many runs, ,walks, rides, times shared with
friends,
and alone with the Good Lord that this beautiful land has to offer. ...
May
you find your times of beauty!
Have a wonderful month, hope to see you in class soon!
Spring's Breath...
Spring's breath dawns,
on early morn dew
snow flakes crumble
in melt of the hand
new life blossoms
in the budding brew
greenery paints
across the land
Inhale the splendor
let heart's joy awake
seek of the whisper
silent our peace
creation of kindness
let journey's now take
as Spring's breath dawn
on early morn dew
*Kristi Haertl