SnowFit Resources 2016-17
Resources: 2016-17
(THEME: Best of Books and Box Office)
Videos and Lectures
SNOWFIT: inspiring employees to move, think, and learn (Video)
Articles and Tips
The following articles support the weekly challenges and other related themes this season:
64 oz Water/Day:
- What Are the Benefits of Drinking 64 Ounces of Water Every Day? http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/benefits-drinking-64-ounces-water-day-16544.html
- Replacing high-calorie, sugary beverages with water can help reduce your overall calorie intake and lead to weight loss.
- Water vs. Soda Pop http://www.livestrong.com/article/447071-water-vs-soda-pop/
- By making a switch from soda to more water, start by upping your water intake by one or two cups per day without making any other changes.
Walking to Work:
- Just Do It! Six Reasons to Ride a Bike or Walk to Work https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/bike-walk-work
- Biking or walking can improve your health, fitness, and mental outlook.
- Reaching your ‘Steps’ goal: The Truth About ’10,000 Steps’ a Day http://www.livescience.com/43956-walking-10000-steps-healthy.html
- People who increase their walking to 10,000 steps daily experience health benefits.
Adding Veggies to Meals:
- 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables http://www.eatright.org/~/media/eatright%20files/nationalnutritionmonth/handoutsandtipsheets/nutritiontipsheets/20waystoenjoymorefruitsandvegetables.ashx
- Research links diets rich in fruits and veggies with a lower risk for heart disease, but The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that most Americans eat less than 1/2 the RDA of veggies.
- Ways to Eat More Vegetables and Fruit http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/healthy-habits/eat-vegetables-fruits
- Replace carbs with veggies. Here’s an idea: Use steamed cauliflower to extend mashed potatoes. Flavor with broccoli and low fat white cheese, and spices.
Exercising 30 min/day:
- 7 Incredible Results You’ll Get from Walking 30 Minutes a Day http://www.prevention.com/fitness/benefits-walking-every-day
- Did you know that walking 30 min/day regularly can help you lose weight, de-stress, lower blood pressure, and reduce your risks of many chronic diseases?
- Walking Workouts to Burn Fat and Boost Energy http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/14-walking-workouts-to-burn-fat-and-boost-energy
- Drop-it-Fast Sprint! Warm up 5 minutes. Walk as fast as you can 10 minutes. Turn around and walk back at a brisk pace, slowing your speed to cool down as you get closer to your starting point.