Heading to the Iowa State Fair? Don't forget to bring your walking shoes to take in all the sites of the fair.
While you're there, stop by the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Wellness Pavilion, located right behind the Giant Slide, to pick up a free pedometer and your fair step map! See how many steps it is to the Hy-Vee Fun Forest or the Grandstand, and plan your fair walking route.
Chat with Wellmark's Community Wellness Coordinators about how move more or eat right. Or get a medication check-up with a Wellmark pharmacist, and see how you might be able to save money on prescripion drugs.
See you at the Iowa State Fair!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Moving More + Eating Right Keys to Weight Loss
I have come to love to exercise. It makes me feel good, and I'm seeing some results, which makes me want to work out more.
But exercise alone isn't enough; exercise must go hand-in-hand with proper nutrition for you to be healthy. According to this report by Time, many people use exercise to justify eating more.
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1914857,00.html
Eating healthy is a challenge for me. There's been several cookies and treats that I've convinced myself are okay to eat because I've taken a walk or gone to an exercise class, when what I'm really doing is just putting back the calories I've burned off.
Check out www.wellmark.com for resources to help you move more and eat right.
But exercise alone isn't enough; exercise must go hand-in-hand with proper nutrition for you to be healthy. According to this report by Time, many people use exercise to justify eating more.
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1914857,00.html
Eating healthy is a challenge for me. There's been several cookies and treats that I've convinced myself are okay to eat because I've taken a walk or gone to an exercise class, when what I'm really doing is just putting back the calories I've burned off.
Check out www.wellmark.com for resources to help you move more and eat right.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Can You Walk to Work? Active Commuters are Slimmer and Fitter, Study Finds
Walking or biking to work pays off!
People who walk or cycle to work have fewer risk factors for heart disease, a U.S. study has found.
The study, published in the July 13 issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, adds to evidence that cycling or walking to work improves health.
Read more about the study.
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/07/14/hscout628925.html
People who walk or cycle to work have fewer risk factors for heart disease, a U.S. study has found.
The study, published in the July 13 issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, adds to evidence that cycling or walking to work improves health.
Read more about the study.
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/07/14/hscout628925.html
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Walking Weather is Fine
Been outside today? For July in central Iowa, the weather is wonderful to be outside walking and active. Sunny, warm, but not too hot, and a nice breeze.
I have been stepping away from my desk and going for a walk/run at lunch. The great weather makes it tough to come back inside and get back to work!
Grab your walking shoes and take advantage of this spectacular weather. With the holiday weekend coming up, I'm planning on taking a long walk several days to enjoy it.
I have been stepping away from my desk and going for a walk/run at lunch. The great weather makes it tough to come back inside and get back to work!
Grab your walking shoes and take advantage of this spectacular weather. With the holiday weekend coming up, I'm planning on taking a long walk several days to enjoy it.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Walking Season is Here!
Well it is now mid-June and the walking season is among us! I am happy to see so many businesses in central and southwest Iowa participating in Wellmark's Walking Works program. This is a great program to get people motivated and moving. And...if you have a competitive streak, a great way to challenge each other. The pedometers are also a huge hit. Pedometers are a great way to log your steps, miles, and calories burned. Remember--the goal to shoot for is 10,000 steps a day. I know that may seem lofty, but if you work up to it, you can do it!
On a personal note, I've been walking consistently for quite some time. Back in college and for a couple years after, I was a runner. In the past couple years I've fallen off the running wagon, but I recently began training to run in the Des Moines Half Marathon in October. It will be tough, but I can do it. Wish me luck!
On a personal note, I've been walking consistently for quite some time. Back in college and for a couple years after, I was a runner. In the past couple years I've fallen off the running wagon, but I recently began training to run in the Des Moines Half Marathon in October. It will be tough, but I can do it. Wish me luck!
Runners: Time to Change Shoes?
A quality pair of running shoes is runner's most important piece of equipment.
Good running shoes can go a long way in preventing the aches and pains associated with running, but running shoes can handle only so much before they begin to break down. The most any shoe should have on it is 500 miles. One way to tell if a shoe’s running days are over is if the outside of the midsole becomes noticeably wrinkly. No need to throw those old running shoes out though, as a shoe that is no longer fit for running can still be used for walking or everyday use.
Good running shoes can go a long way in preventing the aches and pains associated with running, but running shoes can handle only so much before they begin to break down. The most any shoe should have on it is 500 miles. One way to tell if a shoe’s running days are over is if the outside of the midsole becomes noticeably wrinkly. No need to throw those old running shoes out though, as a shoe that is no longer fit for running can still be used for walking or everyday use.
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