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Safe and Effective Strength Training for All ages and Abilities  from Heather Main   First, the basics.   We all need three types of exercise. The specific answers to each of these depends on your personal goals.   Today we’re focusing on strength training.     Frequency – how often? Duration – for how long? Intensity – how hard do I work?   Cardiovascular exercise       Strength training         2 – 3 x/ week on non-consecutive days.   What happens if I lift just once a week? 30 – 45 minutes should be fine.   If you LOOOOOVE weight lifting you can take more time. Take it to an “8” on your subjective scale of 1-10 of how hard you’re working.   Variables: weights and repetitions Flexibility and stretching       Tips for safety and practicalit

 Click here for a gentle 20 minute flow with Grace from LiveWell Vermont! Yoga is a great way to break up your day! It is also a great way to work on your flexibility and strength. When you're stronger and more flexible, your posture improves. Yoga is for everyone - this class is an all levels class which means I offer modifications for poses. I hope you enjoy! ~Namaste

Featuring some prime June produce superstars (berries, mango, fresh herbs), this bright and flavorful avocado strawberry mango salsa is perfect for dipping chips or adding to salads, tacos, fish, or chicken! It is a new take on fruit salsa, has hints of sweetness from fresh strawberries and mango, creaminess from avocado, and a kick of heat from jalapeño. It takes just 15 minutes to make and is perfect for parties! From the Ambitious Kitchen: If you’ve never had a fruit salsa, you’re in for a real treat. It’s sweet and savory all at the same time and it’s the perfect way to surprise people during your summer BBQ. Like hey what’s up, I made you the best salsa of all time. You are now crowned the potluck party queen. Ingredients: 1 cup diced strawberries (a little more than a half pound of strawberries) 1 cup diced ripe mango (from 2 large mangoes) 1 avocado, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion 2-3 tablespoons diced cilantro 1 small lime, juiced 1/4 te

Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate dads and everything they do. That includes celebrating a long, healthy life with your beloved father or father-figure. This Father's Day, help the dad in your life be the healthiest man he can be with these essential health and wellness tips, so that you can continue to enjoy many more Father’s Day celebrations together. 1. Schedule an annual physical Preventative healthcare  is the most important and effective thing men can do to live healthier lives.  The statistics regarding the issue are startling : Men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year, and are 22% more likely to have neglected their cholesterol tests. Men are 28% more likely than women to be hospitalized for congestive heart failure. Men are 32% more likely than women to be hospitalized for long-term complications of diabetes. Men are 24% more likely than women to be hospitalized for pneumonia that could have been prevented by getting an

  We’re hosting a webinar! Event Title:   Produce Prescription Programs Then & Now: Implications for Health & Systems Improvement Date:  Monday, June 21 @ 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST Come join an interactive webinar,  Produce Prescription Programs Then & Now: Implications for Health & Systems Improvement,  to learn first-ever findings and recommendations on research of U.S. produce prescription programs from 2010 - 2020! This new report and interactive maps were commissioned by  Wholesome Wave  and prepared by  DAISA Enterprises  to further the evidence-base and policy-change potential for investment in food & health systems through the produce prescription model. In addition to research highlights, invited speakers will share context, field evolution, and opportunities to advance equity, program, and policy aims. Check out the   Executive Summary ! Registration Link:   Registration Page If you are unable to attend this webinar but would like a recording afterward, please co

In case you missed the webinar yesterday...  here is the link  for:  The Body At Work: Ergonomics and Posture  Presented by Laura Rice of Epic Wellness - Resolve your ergonomics problems by looking at the source: your body, your posture and your movement habits. How you sit and move while working affects your entire body. We'll teach you to become aware of strain before it causes injury. You will also learn gentle movement and stretches that prevent RSI and back pain.    

The  theme  for this year is 'The  Ocean : Live and Livelihoods' and people can participate virtually.  World Oceans Day  is celebrated to highlight the negative impact of human activities. TUESDAY, 8TH JUNE, 2021 10 AM - 5 PM EDT Produced by the Division of Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations , in partnership with non-profit organization Oceanic Global, and presenting partner Blancpain , supported by La Mer , this year’s annual event will shed light on the wonder of the ocean and how it is our lifesource, supporting humanity and every other organism on Earth.

Getting your steps in is important! Physical activity like walking will help keep your body healthy and your mind at ease. Treading the same walking path each day can get a little … well, boring. So let’s keep things interesting! Try becoming a local tourist in your area. What’s a Local Tourist? The idea is simple. Instead of taking the same route each day for your usual walk, run, or bike ride, change it up. Let your location entice you to get moving by going to see things in your town that tourists would normally want to see. You could plan to see things you’ve already seen and love. Or you could plan to find something new with each adventure. What Kinds of Things Can I Do? You name it! Find something walkable that sparks your interest. Discover things in your neighborhood, like: •  A beach • A university track • An artistic statue • An old tree or cactus • A public tribal site • A famous building • A breathtaking sunset view • An interesting house in your neighborhood • A town cente

With TV, food delivery services, the internet, and desk jobs, it has never been easier to spend all day sitting down. It might sound relaxing, but sitting too much can cause a lot of damage to the body! That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips and tools to help you get your body moving. When you’re ready to start your challenge, your mission is simple: Aim to get 5,000 steps each day for 30 days in a row. Don’t worry if you don’t reach your goal every day — any physical activity is better than none. Ready to get stepping?  Click here for daily challenge details !