October - December 2009 Wellness Opportunities
Blood Pressure Screenings for Denison Employees
Activity Classes to Get You Healthy
Women's Health - Discussion of Bioidentical Hormones - Tuesday, November 17
Special Event: October Noontime Walk - Friday, October 23
Fitness Assessments - Limited Appointment Still Available - Friday, October 30
Blood Pressure - Know Your Numbers
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure results from two forces, the first is created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system, the other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow. What do blood pressure numbers indicate?
The higher (systolic) number represents the pressure while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body.
The lower (diastolic) number represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats.
Blood pressure below 120 over 80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) is considered optimal for adults. A systolic pressure of 120 to 139 mmHg or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 mmHg is considered "prehypertension" and needs to be watched carefully. A blood pressure reading of 140 over 90 or higher is considered elevated (high).
Blood Pressure Checks so you too can 'know your numbers'
Physical Plant Dates:
Wednesday, November 18 6:30-7:45 a.m.
Wednesday, December 16 6:30-7:45 a.m.
Midnight Schedule:
Sunday Night, October 18, Midnight
Sunday Night, November 8, Midnight
Sunday Night, December 13, Midnight
Main Campus Dates: Talbot Hall, Classroom 229
Wednesday, October 28, 8-9 a.m.
Wednesday, December 2 8 - 9 a.m.
No appointment necessary. For more accurate blood pressure reading, please refrain from heavy exercise, caffeine or nicotine use one hour prior to screen.
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Activity Classes
Tuesdays: New! Total Body Conditioning (Circuit Training Class): Starts October 27 - December 15; 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. ; Multi-Purpose Room, Mitchell Center. Instructor: Heidi Saunders: Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Circuit Training is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina and balance. The circuit training format utilizes a group of numerous strength and balance exercises that are completed one exercise after another. This class is for those who are seeking an interesting and more physical form of exercise. You won't be bored! Registration required by e-mail or ext. 5624. Cost of program is $20 for 8 weeks (that's a bargain at $2.50 a class) checks made to Denison University
Wednesdays: Butts, Guts and Chicken Wings: Starts November 4 - December 9; 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; Multi-Purpose Room, Mitchell Center. Instructor: Stephanie Agosta, Wellness. Class includes low impact aerobic movements with some core strength and flexibility exercises. Great class for all physical abilities and levels. Registration required by e-mail or ext. 5624. Cost of program is FREE (now that is a bargain!)
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings - Sunrise Walk continues. 7 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. We meet at the doors of Mitchell at 7 a.m. Cardio walking and and various light exercising, followed by some abdominal strength exercises at the end and stretch. Currently we are staying outside until it gets very cold. Extreme or Cold Weather - we'll move to indoor track facility. Great morning exercise and social time! We will continue until final week of classes in December. No registration or cost involved. Just show up!
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Education/Discussion
Women's Health - Bioidentical Hormones Discussion with Kitty Consolo, Ph.D. Tuesday, November 17, noon - 1 p.m. Higley Auditorium. Bioidentical Hormones are the use of non synthetic testosterone and progesterone to balance the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Some of the pioneers physicians in the world of Bioidenticals are Dr. Robert Holland and Dr. Lee the author of the book "What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Hormones." Learn one woman's journey to restoring well being and health. Discussion and questions pertaining to the pros and cons and differences between synthetic replacement therapy and natural replacement therapy for women. Registration: agostas@denison.edu or ext. 5624. Free and open to all.
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Special Event
October Leaf-Peepers Walk: Noon walk for Denison Community, Friday. October 23, 12:10-12:50. Meet at the doors of Mitchell Center for a brisk walk through campus observing leaves and socializing. Walkers will receive a fall gift for showing up! No registration required. Walk will be approximately 2 miles.
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Fitness Assessments: We still have a few fitness assessment openings for the afternoon of Friday, October 30th. 1:30, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 appointments available. Next Assessments will be offered in Winter.
For questions concerning Wellness Opportunities, please call Stephanie Agosta, Denison Wellness Coordinator, ext. 5624 or e-mail: agostas@denison.edu