Wellness Workshops
Spring 2010
To register for the Wellness Workshops, please call 556-3334 or email wellness@iwu.edu.
Please feel free to bring a lunch and a friend!
| Click on each of the classes listed above to find descriptions, time, date, and location that give insight to the different activity classes we have to offer! Find something that moves you! |
Presented by, Kathy Link, M.B.A., M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Friday, January 29 Noon-1:00 p.m.
Henning Room, Memorial Center
Adverse reactions to food and food-chemicals can play a role in many common illnesses: Irritable bowel syndrome, migraine and other headaches, fibromyalgia, heartburn/GERD, arthritis, joint & muscle pain, eczema/hives, weight imbalances, autism and ADD.
If any of these are playing a role in your life, then your food could be making you sick. During this session we will discuss the differences between food allergies, food sensitivities and food intolerances and how they affect the above conditions. We will discuss a non-drug, highly effective program that utilizes real food to regain a pain free life and great health.
Kathy has over 25 years of experience. She specializes in food allergies, food sensitivities and celiac disease. She believes good health is cost effective and good nutrition makes cents.
To register, please contact Wellness at 556-3334 or wellness@iwu.edu.
Saturday, February 13 9:00-4:00 p.m.
Shirk South Classroom
For ages 11-14
Fee $35
Do you have a child who is of babysitting age? If so, this course will help prepare them for the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and will help them to understand the expectations from the parents that hire them. They will learn how to:
To register, please contact Wellness at 556-3334 or wellness@iwu.edu.
Disposal=Safety:
The importance prescription drug disposal plays
in keeping teens in our community safe.
Presented by Kellie Rubbell-Hendrichs, Prevention Manager - Project OZ & Director of Operations - Heartland Coalition for Youth and Families
Thursday, February 18 Noon-1:00 p.m.
Henning Room, Memorial Center
Although teens are turning away from street drugs, there is a new threat - the family medicine cabinet and the abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (OTC). Due to a rise in prescription drug abuse, now, more than ever, it is important to take responsibility for properly disposing of unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs. During this session we will discuss the specific dangers of prescription drug abuse and how proper disposal of prescription drugs not only keeps these drugs out of the hands of young people, but benefits our water supply, too. Our discussion will include information on recent collaborations with law enforcement in Bloomington and Normal, Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University to sponsor secure drug disposal boxes. These secure drop off boxes allow community members to drop off and properly dispose of medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, therefore keeping these medications out of the hands of young people and less likely to end up in our water supply. Come learn how Disposal=Safety!
To register, please contact Wellness at 556-3334 or wellness @iwu.edu
The "No Time to Workout" workout.
with Jeremy Spencer
Tuesday, January 12, 12:10-12:50pm
Shirk Center Track
Start your new year off right with a workout that fits into your busy schedule. Getting healthy or improving your fitness, doesn't have to mean hours spent in the gym. This workshop will give you the tools necessary to plan well-rounded and effective workouts that require only 15-30 min, so they're easy to fit into a lunch hour or even a break. To register, contact Wellness at x3334 or jspence2@iwu.edu.
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The primary goal of this program is to enable someone who has never done a triathlon to finish a sprint triathlon after 2.5 months of training. If you complete the majority of the workouts, finishing a sprint triathlon is a reasonable goal.
Two levels of workouts will be provided: beginner and intermediate. Feel free to mix and match workouts. For example, if you have a strong running background, you should probably do the intermediate run workouts and then target the beginner swim and bike workouts. Total weekly time commitment should fall into the 4-10 hour range. The program will be progressive in that both overall time and intensity will go up as the program progress.
Question or formore information please contact Wellness at 556-3334 or e-mail jspence2@iwu.edu.
Do you suffer from tight hamstrings, achy back, or sore shoulders? Inflexibility could be the cause. This half-hour workshop will go through the basics of developing flexibility, including the importance of a warm-up, utilization of both dynamic and static stretching, and stretches you can do at work! Come dressed in comfortable clothes that will allow for movement, and be ready for an informative and semi-relaxing time.
To register please call 556-3334 or e-mail wellness@iwu.edu
IWU Wellness will be offering Red Cross Adult CPR again this Spring. The class is scheduled for 2 hours but sometimes runs a bit longer or a bit shorter depending on the experience of the participants.
Most of us know how important cardiovascular exercise is to our heart's health but many are still confused about what steps they can take to help themselves stay heart healthy. This workshop will cover basic cardiovascular exercise program design. We will discuss topics such as the necessary duration of your workout, intensity, and exercise options. We will also discuss ways of intergrating cardio exercise into your daily lives. Come dressed in comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
To register please call 556-3334 or e-mail wellness@iwu.edu
Thursday, May 27, 2010
12:15-12:45pm
Shirk Center Activity Courts
By this time almost everyone has some notion of his or her "core" though most still think about "a six pack of abs" when they hear the term. In fact your core is made up of many more muscles and is considered the "hub" or your body. That makes it very important! This workshop will discuss what your core really is and what role it plays in your health and mobility. We will discuss and demonstrate core exercises and present a basic core program you can follow to strengthen and stabilize your core.