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Weekly Wellness Activities February 17, 2012
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It's Biometric Screening and Health Assessment Time!
Screenings Start March 5th and End April 21st
Have you scheduled your Biometric Screening appointment yet? Sites fill quickly, so schedule today, don't delay. Click here for a list of screening locations, or here to schedule your screening. You can also click on the Biometric Screening page to answer any questions you may have about the process. |
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Attention All Administration Building Fitness Center Users: It's Time To Update Your Form
You
practice good form when you're exercising - you're using the proper
amount of weight and doing the correct number of repetitions, but it's
time to update another form - the Fitness Center Application Form.
The updated form needs to be filled out and submitted to Jan Hertzfeld by by March 1, 2012 or you will no longer have badge access to the Fitness Center and Group Exercise Studio. Access the form here. Thank you! |
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MCDOT Cardio Fitness Center is Open to All County Employees!
The
MCDOT Cardio Fitness Center (2909 W. Durango) at the Durango Fitness
Campus is officially open to all County employees! The newly remodeled
facility features an array of cardio machines and a variety of
dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, and medicine balls.
To use the facility, employees will have to fill out a new Fitness Center Application form, located by clicking here. Submit the form to Jan Hertzfeld. |
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The February Wellness Challenge has been underway for three weeks. Have you been exercising? Eating your fruits and vegetables? Drinking your water? Hopefully you've been having fun and learning a few things along the way.
The last day of the Challenge is Wednesday, February 29th. All individuals and team captains should submit their scores by Tuesday, March 6. The winners will be posted in the March 10 edition of Weekly Wellness.
Here’s how to report your points:
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Individuals: send your grand total to Jan Hertzfeld at hertzfeldj@mail.maricopa.gov. Include name, department, and total points.
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Teams: team members report your individual scores to the team captain; the team captain sends the team grand total to Jan Hertzfeld at hertzfeldj@mail.maricopa.gov. Include team name, department, and total points.
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Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the arteries. It includes two measurements:
- Systolic pressure (top number): The pressure as the heart beats and forces blood into the arteries.
- Diastolic pressure (bottom number): The pressure as the heart relaxes between beats (Sample reading: 120/80 Hg.)
Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. (Sample reading: 60 BPM)
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There is no good correlation between pulse rate and blood pressure.
Measuring pulse rate does not indicate high or low blood pressure. For people with high blood pressure, there's no substitute for measuring blood pressure.
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A rising heart rate does not cause your blood pressure to increase at the same rate.
When you exercise, your heart speeds up so the blood can reach your muscles. It may be possible for your heart rate to double safely, while your blood pressure may respond by only increasing a modest amount.
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Taking your pulse can measure your cardiovascular activity and oxygen consumption but it is not a substitute for measuring your blood pressure.
Your pulse will increase with the amount of intensity and energy the physical activity demands. It will gradually return to its resting level. The greater your fitness level, the sooner your pulse rate will return to normal. These numbers may be helpful to understand but they are not linked to your blood pressure. Learn about your target heart rate during physical activity and how to monitor it.
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Health First, Inc.
Cardiac Ultrasound Screenings
Screenings Include:
- Carotid Arteries
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Bone Density / Osteoporosis*
*Free screening available for all employees who register
Employee Cost: $95
Administration Building
301 W. Jefferson
Suite 160
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open to all employees. Call now to reserve your appointment: 800.209.4848. For more information, click here. |
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HELP WANTED!!!!!
Help us eliminate Maricopa County's big four:
- High Blood Pressure
- High BMI
- High Cholesterol
- Pre-Diabetes
Come
and see Maricopa County's Cigna Onsite Health Coach, Heather Lehman.
Learn what you can do to help manage or eliminate any of the big four.
She can also help you with weight management, increasing activity and
improving nutrition. Schedule a confidential one-on-one meeting now!
602.372.8802
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Group Fitness Classes - January/February
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Group Fitness Classes - March/April
 Some classes require registering through Pathlore
Starting with the upcoming March/April schedule, you will need to register for all fee-based classes through Pathlore. All classes in the shaded boxes require a class fee. The fee is based on the total number of people who register for the class. All fees are used to pay the instructor. Click on the class name below to register directly in Pathlore. The cost of the class will be sent to you five days before the class starts.
Total Conditioning and Tai Chi are free classes but due to their popularity, require registration through Pathlore.
Register for these classes in Pathlore:
Monday: 1:00-1:30 pm Pilates | Monday: 4:15-5:00 pm Zumba | Monday: 5:15-6:00 pm Zumba Monday: 6:05-6:50 pm Zumba
Tuesday: 11:30-12:00 pm Yoga | Tuesday: 12:15-12:45 pm Yoga | Tuesday: 1:00-1:30 pm Yoga
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Group Fitness Classes - Durango Fitness Complex
Wednesdays: 11:30-12:15 pm Fitness Center Training
(MCDOT Fitness Center) with Jan Hertzfeld
Wednesdays: 12:30-1:15 pm Fitness Center Training
(MCDOT Fitness Center) with Jan Hertzfeld
(Animal Care and Control, Room 102.)
First class is Thursday, March 8.
Please click on the class name above to register in Pathlore. There will be a fee; fee is determined by the number of attendees in the class. Five days before the start of class, participants will be notified of the cost.
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Wellness Classes
Sensible and Slimming Snacks
Durango Complex
Flood Operations Building
2801 W. Durango
Dreamy Draw & Sunny Cove
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
This
seminar will teach you how to choose the right snacks (and snack
combos) to make a difference in your energy, health and weight.
Mood Food
Security Building
222 N. Central
Floor 1A, classroom 1
Thursday, March 8, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Leaning on food as a reward, boredom fighter, stress reliever or even a friend could signal a food addiction. This class explores how to break the cycle when your emotions control what, when and how much you eat.
25 Tips to Jump Start Weight Loss
How to Break the Cycle When Your Emotions Control What, When, and How Much You Eat
Security Building
222 N. Central
Floor 1A, classroom 1
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
One small tweak could equal a big change! This class will give you no less than 25 lifestyle tips for successful weight management.
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Weight Watchers at Work
Tuesdays
Public Health Admin. Bldg. (4041 N. Central Ave.)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
January 17 - March 20
Wednesdays
Facilities Management (401 W. Jefferson St.)
12 PM - 1 PM
January 25 - March 28
Thursdays
Durango (2901 W. Durango)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
January 26 - March 29
Thursdays
Security Building (222 N. Central Ave.)
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
January 12 - March 15
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Fitness Center Orientation
Receive individual instruction on the exercise equipment
and learn basic fitness routines. Available at the Administration
Building Fitness Center and the MCDOT Fitness Center. To schedule your
appointment, contact Jan Hertzfeld, Fitness Coordinator: 602.372.9297 /
email: Jan Hertzfeld
Fitness Program Session
Personalized exercise routines and workout plans for
the intermediate or advanced exerciser. Available at the Administration
Building Fitness Center and the MCDOT Fitness Center. To schedule your
appointment, contact Jan Hertzfeld, Fitness Coordinator: 602.372.9297 /
email: Jan Hertzfeld
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Interested in Joining the County Running Club?
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Upcoming Community Team Events
All Women's Tri for the Cure
Sunday, March 25th
Lodestar Home Run
Sunday, April 29
5K Run or Walk and 1 mile Run or Walk being held at the Phoenix Zoo. Click here to register. When you register online make sure to enter Mariopa County as your team in the registration box.
If you are interested in participating with the Maricopa County team at either of the events contact Jan Hertzfeld
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United Blood Services
Blood Drive
Tuesday, March 6,
2012
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Blood Mobile MCDOT parking lot.
Click here
and enter "Maricopagov" as the sponsor code to make your appointment.
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And last but certainly not least . . .
Our Weekend Warriors
Besides working hard, some of our co-workers play hard too. Pictured is Dennis Ichikawa, from the Human Services Department, competing in the TRI Catching Cupid Sprint, a 3-mile run, 12-mile bike, and ¼-mile swim last Saturday. His time was 1:17:15.
If you, or someone you know deserves recognition for a physical fitness accomplishment, send an email to Diane Hilow.
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