Weekly Wellness Activities May 18, 2012 To subscribe to Wellness Works, click here: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ How Fit Are You?
Do you remember being in elementary school and having to take the Presidential Physical Fitness Test every year? It was a series of timed physical fitness activities including running, sit-ups, and pullups, and you either looked forward to it, or dreaded it passionately depending on your fitness level.
Would you be interested in how well you would perform on those tests today? Believe it or not, the very same Presidential Fitness test is available for adults. You can test your aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition, enter your data online and receive an evaluation. You can complete these activities privately, on your own time, without the watchful eyes of your classmates. Best of all, you don't have to wear the smelly PE uniform you keep forgetting to take home to wash!
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Better Choices, Better Health
Do you have an ongoing health condition? Would you like to find practical ways to deal with your issue and make informed treatment decisions?
Wellness Works along with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and the Arizona Living Well Institute is offering Better Choices, Better Health, an online interactive workshop for 25-30 people with ongoing health conditions. The workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are peers with chronic health conditions. Sessions are interactive through internal messaging and online discussion boards. The goal is for the participants to become confident in their ability to manage their health and maintain active fulfilling lives.
Anyone with a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or any other on-going health problem is welcome to participate. For more information, and to register, click here. | |  |
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ April-May Wellness Challenge:
Resolution Revolution is Winding Down!
There is only one week left in the Resolution Revolution. Keep up the good work, and keep tracking your numbers. Make sure to turn in your numbers to Heather after May 25th.
602.372.8802
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Health Tips from Your Health Coach
Give stress a rest
Stress is a fact of life. Although some stress is normal and even useful at times, too much stress can have a negative effect on your health. Make a point of setting aside at least 10 minutes a day to stop what you’re doing, take a few deep breaths and relax. Just 10 deep breaths at your desk can make a big difference in your stress levels.
Tips to relieve stress and relax
- Soak in a warm bath
- Listen to soothing music
- Take a walk or do some other activity, such as yoga
- Laugh
- Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation
To set up a one-on-one appointment with the Cigna Onsite Health Coach, contact Heather at:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Wellness Classes
Weight Management and Menopause
Security Building
222 N. Central Ave.
Floor 1A, Classroom 1
Thursday, June 7, 2012
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, but it can be tough on the waistline. In this class you will learn how to manage your weight while going through this life event, and the steps you can take to reverse the natural trend of weight gain.
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Smoking Cessation Classes . . . Replace Your Old Habit with a New One!
Administration Building
301 W. Jefferson St., 10th Floor
Tuesdays, July 3 - August 7, 2012
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information or to register.
Durango Complex
Juvenile Probation
3125 W. Durango, Training Room 1
Thursdays, July 5 - August 9, 2012
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information or to register.
Employees who enroll and participate in the program will be eligible for the Non-Tobacco User Premium Reduction when they begin the classes, provided they quit smoking and their covered dependents have been tobacco-free for six consecutive months. Six months after completing the program, the employee will be required to take the saliva test. If the results of the test show the employee is tobacco-free, they will continue to receive the premium reduction. | |  |
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Group Fitness Classes - May/June
For class descriptions, click here. Register through Pathlore
All classes in the shaded boxes require a class fee and registration through Pathlore. Tai-Chi and Total Conditioning also require registration through Pathlore. Registration for the May/June fee-based, as well as the free Total Conditioning and Tai Chi classes has begun. If you are interested in attending any of these classes, contact Jan Hertzfeld. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Total Body Conditioning - Southeast FacilityTotal Body Conditioning is held on Mondays and Fridays from 12:15-12:45 pm. For information about this class contact Linda, or Pamela. To view the flyer, click here. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Group Fitness Classes - Environmental/Air Quality - May/June
New Classes!
Classes are held in the Exercise Studio in the basement of the Air Quality/ Environmental Services Building (1001 N. Central Ave.)  ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Group Fitness Classes - Durango Fitness Complex
All classes are at the MCDOT Fitness Center
Jan Hertzfeld, County Fitness Coordinator, will lead you through a workout using the new exercise equipment in the MCDOT Fitness Center. The class will also include a Core (AB) segment.
Tuesdays: 5:15 - 6:00 pm Fitness Center Training
Wednesdays: 11:30-12:15 pm Fitness Center Training
Wednesdays: 12:30-1:15 pm Fitness Center Training
NEW YOGA CLASS! Thursdays: 6 week session.
Yoga will be held in Conference Room 444 at the Juvenile Probation Building, 3125 W. Durango. Class 1: 4:00-5:15 pm. Class 2: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Click here to read the flyer for more information. | |  |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Weight Watchers at Work
Tuesdays
Juvenile Facility (1810 S. Lewis) Cactus Room
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
April 3 - June 5 ________________________________________________________
Wednesdays
Facilities Management (401 W. Jefferson St.)
12 PM - 1 PM
April 4 - June 6
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Thursdays
Durango (2901 W. Durango)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
April 5 - June 7
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Thursdays
Security Building (222 N. Central Ave.)
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Next session starts June 7
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Thursdays
Downtown Justice Courts (620 W. Jackson Ave.)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April 12 - June 14 ________________________________________________________
Thursdays
North Valley Justice Court (14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
April 5 - June 7
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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 | |  |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________  Blood Drives
American Red Cross
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Environmental/Air Quality
Blood Mobile
Click here and enter "Maricopa" as the sponsor code to schedule your appointment.
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United Blood Services
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Administration Building
1st Floor Lobby
Click here and enter "Maricopagov" as the sponsor code to schedule your appointment. | |  |
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Community EventsCongratulations to all of our fit, fabulous County employees who stayed up late to run in The Night Run on Saturday, May 12th.
Thanks to their efforts, the Maricopa County team came in second place with a time of 41:03. (The team time is obtained by averaging the times of the five fastest runners on the team.) | |  |
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If you, or someone you know deserves recognition for a physical fitness accomplishment, send an email to Diane Hilow. |