The Lake County Forest Preserves are offering a series of Forest Fitness fast-paced group fitness hikes on Saturdays this fall.
Each hike will take place at a different forest preserve. Registration is not required. The fee is $1 for Lake County residents and $2 for non-residents.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Donation yoga returns to the Yoga Effect in Grayslake
A donation box will be available for an anonymous donation for each class; participants are asked to consider a minimum donation of $5. A discount on class packages is also available.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Energy Drinks May Give Young Sports Teams an Edge
Science Daily, 9/11/10
Consuming energy drinks during team sports could help young people perform better, a study suggests.
Sports scientists found that 12-14 year olds can play for longer in team games when they drink an isotonic sports drink before and during games. Read More...
Consuming energy drinks during team sports could help young people perform better, a study suggests.
Sports scientists found that 12-14 year olds can play for longer in team games when they drink an isotonic sports drink before and during games. Read More...
Friday, September 10, 2010
Immune and Endocrine Benefits of Massage
Science Daily, 9/9/10
Adults Demonstrate Modified Immune Response After Receiving Massage, Researchers Show
Researchers in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences have reported people who undergo massage experience measureable changes in their body's immune and endocrine response.
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"This research indicates that massage doesn't only feel good, it also may be good for you," said Rapaport, the principal investigator of the study and the Polier Family Chair in Schizophrenia and Related Disorders. "More research is ahead of us but it appears that a single massage may deliver a measurable benefit." Read More...
Adults Demonstrate Modified Immune Response After Receiving Massage, Researchers Show
Researchers in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences have reported people who undergo massage experience measureable changes in their body's immune and endocrine response.
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"This research indicates that massage doesn't only feel good, it also may be good for you," said Rapaport, the principal investigator of the study and the Polier Family Chair in Schizophrenia and Related Disorders. "More research is ahead of us but it appears that a single massage may deliver a measurable benefit." Read More...
Two new fall triathlons added at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex
Two new Indoor/Outdoor Triathlons have been added this fall to the RecPlex’s long-running Turkey Triathlon, held the weekend before Thanksgiving. The new triathlon dates are September 19 and October 17.
The RecPlex, located just across the Wisconsin border off I-94, is the venue of the Pleasant Prairie Triathlons, the Chicagoland Trek Women’s Triathlon, and the Danskin Triathlon. The facility also offers winter, spring and fall indoor triathlons, which allow athletes to continue racing in what is traditionally the “off-season” in the Midwest.
Read More in the Chicago Wellness Examiner...
The RecPlex, located just across the Wisconsin border off I-94, is the venue of the Pleasant Prairie Triathlons, the Chicagoland Trek Women’s Triathlon, and the Danskin Triathlon. The facility also offers winter, spring and fall indoor triathlons, which allow athletes to continue racing in what is traditionally the “off-season” in the Midwest.
Read More in the Chicago Wellness Examiner...
Learn the keys to healthy neck posture at Relax The Back Northbrook
On September 13 Relax The Back will kick off Motivational Mondays, a series of free workshops providing self-care tips and recommendations on the correct tools to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. The first workshop will be Get The Kinks Out For Good: Keys to Healthy Neck Posture, at the Northbrook store.
Read More at the Chicago Wellness Examiner...
Read More at the Chicago Wellness Examiner...
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Designing Your Own Workspace Improves Health, Happiness and Productivity
Science Daily, 9/8/10
Employees who have control over the design and layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier -- they're also up to 32% more productive, according to new research from the University of Exeter in the UK.
... The findings challenge the conventional approach taken by most companies, where managers often create a 'lean' working environment that reflects a standardized corporate identity. Read More...
Employees who have control over the design and layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier -- they're also up to 32% more productive, according to new research from the University of Exeter in the UK.
... The findings challenge the conventional approach taken by most companies, where managers often create a 'lean' working environment that reflects a standardized corporate identity. Read More...
Reading Food Labels, Combined With Exercise, Can Lead to Weight Loss
Science Daily, 9/9/10
Nutritional science and food marketing has become so sophisticated in recent decades that a trip to the supermarket can require a complete nutritional re-education. The average consumer needs to be on guard against preservatives, added fat, colorings, and calories, false advertising, and sophisticated but misleading labels.
Although guidelines for the information of food labels have gotten a bad rap in recent years, a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs suggests that observing them may lead to weight loss, especially for women entering their middle years. The study was authored by Bidisha Mandal, PhD, an assistant professor at the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University. Read More...
Nutritional science and food marketing has become so sophisticated in recent decades that a trip to the supermarket can require a complete nutritional re-education. The average consumer needs to be on guard against preservatives, added fat, colorings, and calories, false advertising, and sophisticated but misleading labels.
Although guidelines for the information of food labels have gotten a bad rap in recent years, a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs suggests that observing them may lead to weight loss, especially for women entering their middle years. The study was authored by Bidisha Mandal, PhD, an assistant professor at the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University. Read More...
Carbohydrate Claims Can Mislead Consumers
Science Daily, 9/7/10
Food manufacturers advertise a variety of foods on grocery store shelves by using nutrient claims on the front of packaging. A study in the September/October issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluates how consumers are interpreting certain carbohydrate-related content claims and the effects of claims on consumer perceptions of food products. Findings from this study reveal that consumers misinterpret low carbohydrate claims to have health benefits and weight loss qualities beyond their nutrition facts. Read More...
Food manufacturers advertise a variety of foods on grocery store shelves by using nutrient claims on the front of packaging. A study in the September/October issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluates how consumers are interpreting certain carbohydrate-related content claims and the effects of claims on consumer perceptions of food products. Findings from this study reveal that consumers misinterpret low carbohydrate claims to have health benefits and weight loss qualities beyond their nutrition facts. Read More...
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Is that New Diet a Fad??
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If you’re looking for weight loss advice, how do you know that new and exciting diet isn’t just an old fad reworked for 2010?
According to Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE, Community Dietitian at the Lake County Health Department and National Media Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, look for these warning signs:
Read More at the Chicago Wellness Examiner...
New workout programs show that pools can attract exercisers of all ages
The Washington Post, 9/2/10
Sean Stephens hasn't told his friends he does water aerobics. "I guess until now," the 36-year-old joked last week as we wiggled into the pool at LivingWell, the health club at the Washington Hilton. Only a few weeks ago, the runner and triathlete had never considered doing anything other than laps in the water. But a nagging knee injury persuaded him to take the plunge, and after 45 minutes of tuck jumps, sprints and breaststroke arms, he was ready to make it part of his weekly routine. "I actually got my heart rate up," he says. That probably comes as no surprise to the senior women out there who tend to be water aerobics stalwarts. But they're not the only ones who should be reaping the benefits of buoyancy and water resistance (12 times as great as that of air!), which provide an unparalleled environment for low-impact cardio and strength training. Read More...
Sean Stephens hasn't told his friends he does water aerobics. "I guess until now," the 36-year-old joked last week as we wiggled into the pool at LivingWell, the health club at the Washington Hilton. Only a few weeks ago, the runner and triathlete had never considered doing anything other than laps in the water. But a nagging knee injury persuaded him to take the plunge, and after 45 minutes of tuck jumps, sprints and breaststroke arms, he was ready to make it part of his weekly routine. "I actually got my heart rate up," he says. That probably comes as no surprise to the senior women out there who tend to be water aerobics stalwarts. But they're not the only ones who should be reaping the benefits of buoyancy and water resistance (12 times as great as that of air!), which provide an unparalleled environment for low-impact cardio and strength training. Read More...
Monday, September 6, 2010
Immerse yourself in a Gong Bath in Woodstock
Led by Sacred Sound Practitioner Mark Placzkowski, and utilizing a 36" Pluto gong and 38" Sun gong, the sounds of varying frequencies wash over, around, and through the participants much as the waves of the ocean.
Read More at the Chicago Wellness Examiner...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
3-Fitness September Newsletter #1
- RecPlex Fall Triathlons
- Kids Triathlons
- New Swim 4 Fitness Class
- Triathlon Cycling Class
- How to Get Michelle Obama's Arms class at MCC
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Pleasant Prairie Across-the-Lake swim on Saturday morning
Note: there will be two guards following the group in kayaks, but there won’t be the full compliment of lifeguards as there are during the races. The platforms will not be completely in place on Saturday morning. Please keep this in mind if you’re nervous about the swim.
Registration Information:
Register at https://registration.recplexonline.com/
Session: Events & Programs: 2010
Category: Aquatic Training
Course: Open Water Swim Course
12428-07 – 7am Start
12428-08 – 8am Start
Friday, August 6, 2010
Danskin Triathon Prep Camp, Saturday, August 7
Schedule:
- 7:00am - camp start
- 7:30 - bike ride of Danskin course
- 9:00 - review of transition, swim, and run course
- 9:30 - open water swim
- 10:30 - race simulation (swim + bike + run)
- 12:00 - camp concludes
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Free Sports Nutrition Clinic this evening
Sponsored by the Grayslake Running Club
Thursday July 15th @ 7PM
Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center
Are YOU getting the most out of your workout?
Come learn what you can do for you and your family to get your nutrition under control
Speakers: Julie Tropp, R.N. and Bree Tropp, Wellness Educator
This interactive clinic will help you gain knowledge on how to fuel your body properly for everyday nutrition and will touch on nutrition for training. It will focus on increasing your energy level and stamina, fueling your body for repair, building your immune system, reducing your exercise-induced oxidative stress, and reducing your risk of cancer and other diseases. Several gold standard research studies will be highlighted.
You will learn how to identify harmful ingredients in foods and practical tools for a healthier lifestyle. This clinic will also feature a way to add more fruits and vegetables to you and your family’s diet through a research-based whole food concentrate called Juice Plus+. We hope to see you there!
Monday, June 21, 2010
USA Triathlon Adopts New Wetsuit Regulation
Beginning in 2013, wetsuits may not exceed five millimeters in thickness
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following extensive research and consideration, USA Triathlon announced today that beginning in 2013 use of wetsuits exceeding five millimeters in thickness will not be permitted at USAT-sanctioned events.
The new regulation, which falls under Article 4.4 Wetsuits of the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules, states: "Effective January 1, 2013, any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than five millimeters shall be disqualified."
By implementing this rule change, USA Triathlon falls in line with the international standard of five millimeters recognized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and other National Governing Bodies.
The adoption of this rule is designed to eliminate any competitive advantage gained by enhancements in wetsuit technology in recent years. Studies have shown there is a marked and measurable performance benefit to the use of certain wetsuits, specifically added buoyancy effectively reducing passive drag. These performance benefits have led to an increased, and artificially induced, reduction in physical demand required during the swim leg of a triathlon and an increase in speed.
USAT recognizes that there may be wetsuits currently available on the market that are greater than five millimeters in thickness. Consequently, the organization has implemented a phase-in period of the rule to allow the use of wetsuits that currently do not meet the thickness requirement. This announcement of the new regulation serves as notice that the rule change will come into effect in 2013.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following extensive research and consideration, USA Triathlon announced today that beginning in 2013 use of wetsuits exceeding five millimeters in thickness will not be permitted at USAT-sanctioned events.
The new regulation, which falls under Article 4.4 Wetsuits of the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules, states: "Effective January 1, 2013, any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than five millimeters shall be disqualified."
By implementing this rule change, USA Triathlon falls in line with the international standard of five millimeters recognized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and other National Governing Bodies.
The adoption of this rule is designed to eliminate any competitive advantage gained by enhancements in wetsuit technology in recent years. Studies have shown there is a marked and measurable performance benefit to the use of certain wetsuits, specifically added buoyancy effectively reducing passive drag. These performance benefits have led to an increased, and artificially induced, reduction in physical demand required during the swim leg of a triathlon and an increase in speed.
USAT recognizes that there may be wetsuits currently available on the market that are greater than five millimeters in thickness. Consequently, the organization has implemented a phase-in period of the rule to allow the use of wetsuits that currently do not meet the thickness requirement. This announcement of the new regulation serves as notice that the rule change will come into effect in 2013.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tuesday evening Open Water Swim Workouts start June 8
Note: in case of bad weather at class time which closes the beach, we will reschedule that session for another time.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
RecPlex Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon Training begins June 5
Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Class runs June 5 through June 19
Fee: $40 RecPlex Member, $60 Non-Members
Code: 22345-63
Registration: Register online at www.recplexonline.com. If you do not have a RecPlex Logon, contact Guest Services at 262-947-0437 for assistance. You can also register in person at the RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Grayslake 5K Class, Monday, May 17
6:30-7:30pm @ Central Park. Class will be led by Sharon Moes and Robyn Drake. Workout is 20 minutes, run 1, walk 5. Don't forget to include your warm-up and cool-down!
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