Our bodies are made to be active and to move. Unfortunately
the lifestyle that the majority of the world is living has become sedentary. If
you don’t regularly exercise and are sitting down for the majority of your day,
your lifestyle can be categorized as sedentary. Even if you do exercise, if you
spend the majority of your day in a sedentary job, you could be in the danger
zone.
Bones are the foundation of our physical being and the heart
is the foundation of our life. They require exercise and movement to maintain
their strength and nutrient contents.
Think about it like this, in order for a car’s engine to
function at maximum capacity, it needs to be driven. If you leave a car in the
garage for years without taking it for a drive, the engine won’t start. It’s
similar with your heart, except your heart needs to be “driven” and challenged
at least 3 times per week.
If your heart is rarely or never exposed to exercise, your
rate of weight gain, heart attack, high blood pressure, and many other
significant and potentially fatal medical issues increases. Being physically
inactive is a close second only to smoking as a leading cause of preventable
death.
The hardest part about making changes in your lifestyle is
taking the steps to initiate the changes. For anyone trying to start a fitness
or wellness program, the easiest way to start is by going for a walk a couple
times per week.
Nu’U Vitality Center is participating, and is continually
encouraging other local companies to participate, in Bethesda Transportation’s
Walk & Ride Challenge starting in September 2016. The Challenge is bringing
local business together through friendly competition while getting sedentary
individuals outside and active. If you are a business owner in Downtown
Bethesda, this is a great way to get your employees moving and encouraging the
get and stay active. If you work in the Downtown Bethesda area, talk to your
business owner about starting a team and taking that first step! Follow the
link below for more information regarding the Bethesda Transportation’s Walk
and Ride Challenge and to sign your team up!
Nu’U Vitality Center is also here to help you take that
first step! Join us Wednesday’s during your lunch break at 12:30, Wednesday
evenings at 6:30, and/or Sunday mornings at 8:30 for our FREE walking program, Nu’Strides. Come get your steps in while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and
meeting new people with similar goals.
To sign up for our walking program, follow the link below
and RSVP! We are excited to be a part of your first steps into a healthier you
and a healthier lifestyle!
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