Fitting in Fitness

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Fitting in Fitness!!

• Brad Zinkel
• Troy Barnes
• Assisted by Dr. Tom Wetter

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New World of Non-Exercisers

• Technology makes it easy to be sedentary at work
  and at home
• Such low levels of activity make it extremely
  difficult maintain weight!

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Old vs. New Occupational Activity

• Old Work
• Farmwork
• Construction
• Yard labor
• Freight and material movers

• New Work
• Data processing
• Managers/Supervisors
• Motor vehicle operators
• We have other people/machines to do our dirty
  work!
• Examples?

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Taking Technology Out

• Raking vs. Leaf Blower
• Push Mower vs. Rider
• Shovel vs. Snow Blower
• Carry Groceries vs. Parcel Pickup
• Walk/Bike vs. Driving
• No drive-thrus
• Hang clothes vs. Dryer
• Enjoy the outdoors!

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Quick and Easy Tips

• Park farther away
• Take stairs instead of elevators
• Ride your bike to work once a week
• Take a walk during lunch breaks
• Get up to stretch/walk every hour
• Clean your house and lunge to pick up
• No channel or web surfing
• Get a dog!

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Fitness for YOUR Lifestyle

• Hiking or skiing
• Gardening (100 cal/40 min) VEGGIES!
• Golfing
• Family bike rides
• Get your kids ON your back!
• Do what works for YOU to be active

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Resistance Training

• Build muscle and increase metabolism
• Easy at-home exercises
• http//www.eliteathletetraining.com/Tips/Workout_U
  p.aspx

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Youre the Boss!

• Start your process of change
• Experience YOUR world, not an exercise bike
• Improve quality of life

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In Closing

• Stay active and keep moving
• Remember the tips and tricks
• Any activity counts accumulated or continuous
• Can complement regular exercise you enjoy!

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THANKS!

• Sponsored by UWSP
• Employee Wellness