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��Vlog��ý Little Rock releases spring group fitness schedule

Ajani Oyindamola — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:04:40 +0000

For those looking to stay healthy or trying to put a new spin on their exercise routine, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Fitness Center has released its spring 2019 group fitness schedule.�� Workouts include Zumba, water exercise, yoga, line dancing, boot camps, and strength and conditioning. Most fitness classes run during the lunch hour, evenings, and on weekends. The classes are held in the Fitness Center in the Donaghey Student Center and run through May 14. Monday: Strength & Conditioning, Noon – 1 p.m., Activity Room 2 Boot Camp, 5:15-6 p.m., Activity Room 2 Intensity 9-10 p.m., Activity Room 1 Zumba/Mixxed Fit Fusion, 9-10 p.m., Activity Room 2 Tuesday: H.I.I.T. 11 a.m. – Noon, Activity Room 2 Water Exercise 12:15-1 p.m., Pool Barre Above, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 Step Aerobics, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Activity Room 2 Intensity, 8-9 p.m., Activity Room 2 Mixxed Fusion, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Activity Room 1 Wednesday: Strength & Conditioning, 12:15-1 p.m., Activity Room 2 POUND! 5:15-6 p.m., Activity Room 2 Kick Fusion, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 Intensity. 8-9 p.m., Activity Room 2 �� Zumba/Mixxed Fit Fusion. 9-10 p.m., Activity Room 2 �� Thursday: H.I.I.T. 11 a.m. – Noon, Activity Room 2 Water Exercise, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Pool Barre Above, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 POUND! 5:15-6:05 p.m., Activity Room 2 �� Zumba/Mixxed Fit Fusion 6:30-7:30 p.m., Activity Room 2 Intensity, 9-10 p.m.m Activity Room 2 Friday: Mixxed Fit, 11:00 a.m. – Noon, Activity Room 2 Restorative Yoga, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 Line Dance, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 Saturday: Kick Butt! 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Activity Room 2 Sunday: Zumba/Mixxed Fit Fusion, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Activity Room 2

��Vlog��ý Little Rock to host Growing Health Communities Wellness Fair Oct. 27

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:42:00 +0000

��Vlog��ý Little Rock will host its eighth annual Growing Healthy Communities Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 27.�� The fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center Fitness Center. The event is open to all University District residents. Participating university district residents who are 18 and older will receive a free one-year gym membership to the Donaghey Student Center Fitness Center. Visitors to the fair can participate in health assessments to identify risks and learn ways to improve their health. They can also participate in blood pressure and glucose screenings and receive flu vaccinations, free healthy snacks, tote bags, and water bottles. The wellness fair is sponsored by ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, University District Development Corporation, AARP, American Beverage Association, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention, and Pepsi. Participants can register for the event online. Call 501-683-7356 for more information.

Second ACCE cohort graduates from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

Ajani Oyindamola — Thu, 24 May 2018 16:39:45 +0000

Kari Lott has a dream to one day save up enough money to open and run her own restaurant, a dream she is determined to make come true through her hard work and inspiring attitude.�� She is one of 12 students who celebrated their graduation from the ��Vlog��ý, Community, Career Development and Employment (ACCE) Program May 21 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The joint program between ��Vlog��ý Little Rock and gives students with intellectual and developmental disabilities a college experience and prepare them for competitive employment. “When I first got into the ACCE program, I was a little scared not knowing if I could do the work,” said Lott, who now has a full-time job at the Movie Tavern and was selected to speak at the graduation ceremony. “The program was built to help us all. All of our teachers helped out a lot. I worked hard at my internships to do what I needed to learn on the job.” Given her desire to open a restaurant, it should come as no surprise that Lott’s favorite internship was building her culinary skills at Sodexo. “My favorite internship was Sodexo, because I got to work in the kitchen,” Lott said. “I got to chop. I got to prepare the food and make sure it got on the line. Boy, let me tell you, it wasn’t always easy. With the help and love of our teachers, family, and parents, I made it through it, and I am proud to say I really enjoyed it.” The program was established in 2017 with the knowledge that only 32 percent of working-age people with disabilities were employed from 2010 to 2012, according to the Department of Labor. Studies show that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in post-secondary education have better jobs and receive higher earnings. “We are excited to continue our partnership with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock to offer this important program and proud of our 2018 graduates,” said Easterseals Arkansas President and CEO Elaine Eubank. The 12 members of the second cohort of the ACCE program were surrounded by teary eyed family members, friends, teachers, mentors, and co-workers who loudly cheered as each member crossed the stage to receive a certificate for the post-secondary education program during a special ceremony in the Engineering and Information Technology Building auditorium. The graduates include Nicholas Austin of Alexander; Joshua Fletcher of North Little Rock; Davion Green, Breah Hampton, and Curtina Jackson, all of Little Rock; Kari Lott and Chasity Mathis, both of Sherwood; Ford McGahee, John Rockefeller, Juan Rodriquez Jr., and Aaron Sullivan, all of Little Rock; and Jonmichal Walker of North Little Rock. While addressing the graduates, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Chancellor Andrew Rogerson emphasized the importance of higher education, employment, and living independently for success. “No matter what the situation, higher education levels the playing field and must be available and accessible for all,” Rogerson said. “If so, it will change your life for the better. This is a proud moment Class of 2018. You have worked hard and have earned a certificate of completion, an important qualification that shows you have completed a specialized training program and pathway to your future employment.” Fletcher, a 2017 graduate of North Little Rock Premier High School, was recognized as the 2018 Associate of the Year for his exemplary work during his time in the ACCE program. He has interned with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Ground Services and The Showroom to build custom frames and will be joining the workforce working full-time with Dillard’s Fulfillment Center as well as intermediate work continuing at The Showroom. This year’s class has completed on-the-job training at various departments and��organizations on and off campus, including Ottenheimer Library, Sodexo, Fitness Center, Grounds Services, Custodial Services, Athletic Department, Department of Nursing, Sequoyah National Research Center, Jodie Mahoney Center for Gifted Education, ��Vlog��ýMS/��Vlog��ý Little Rock Speech and Hearing Clinic, Information Technology Program, MidSOUTH, School of Social Work, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Children’s Learning Center, The Showroom, and Easterseals Developmental Preschool. ACCE students also enjoyed student activities by attending Trojan games, Homecoming activities, and being active participants in the college experience. The students increased ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s initiative to engage in more community outreach, enhance learning opportunities outside the classroom and diversity and as part of their outlined strategic plan. ACCE also has a collaborative partnership with the College of Education and Health Professionals, where ACCE class instruction is held, for students to volunteer within the ACCE classroom. Additionally, ACCE students lead discussions in classrooms to share their experiences in the secondary special education system. All of the graduates were awarded a free membership to the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alumni Association and a gift bag. The program is continuing to grow as the third cohort of ��Vlog��ý, Community, Career Development and Employment Program participants will begin taking classes at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock this fall with 16 students. The ceremony’s commencement speaker, Alan McClain, commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, thanked the graduates for being an inspiration to those around them and strong addition to Arkansas’s workforce. “In addition to my congratulations, my message to you is also to say thank you,” McClain said. “Thank you for inspiring us with your dedication and perseverance for coming out here everyday and completing the requirements for ACCE. Please know that your involvement with ACCE has made a huge impact on the world around you.” In the upper right photo, the 2018 graduates of the ACCE program include (L to R): Back row: John Steele, ACCE instructor, and graduates John Rockefeller and Breah Hampton. Middle row: Graduates Ford McGahee, Jonmichal Walker, Joshua Fletcher, Davion Green, Juan Rodriguez, and ACCE Instructor Leslie Harms. Front row: Kari Lott, Curtina Jackson, Chasity Mathis, Nicholas Austin, and Aaron Sullivan.

Join the Holiday Weight Management Challenge

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:09:35 +0000

For anyone who is worried about gaining weight during the holiday season, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has the answer.�� All ��Vlog��ý Little Rock faculty, staff, students, and members of the Fitness Center��are invited to join the Holiday Weight Management Challenge. Most people typically gain 1 to 5 pounds during the holidays, but they do not lose that extra weight throughout the year. “The easiest way to avoid this continuous weight gain is to not gain it at all,” said Naomi Fletcher, coordinator of fitness. “The goal of the program is to avoid gaining even one pound during the holidays.” Late registration is available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, and 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. The program’s weigh-in days are Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, and Jan. 3, 2018. For more information, contact Naomi Fletcher at nffletcher@ualr.edu or 501-569-3228.

Column: From farming to yoga-the fitness journey of Joan Reed

��Vlog��ý Little Rock — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:25:47 +0000

This is the third installment of a monthly column on how to live a healthier life. Joan Reed, who works in the ��Vlog��ýLR Nursing Department as a coordinator in the Higher Education Institute Program, has been an active individual since her childhood days in rural Vermont. The foundations for her enthusiasm and passion for exercise were formed while growing up on a farm doing the usual assortment of chores, such as baling hay, milking cows, gardening, and cleaning up barn stalls. All of the farm work was exercise without Joan knowing it was exercise. Joan is a self-described “exercise addict” that practices a consistent exercise routine that takes advantage of the wide variety of group-exercise classes that are available to faculty and staff at the Donaghey Student Center. In addition, her diet is chock-full of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and low-cholesterol foods. “I discovered that the more dedicated I was to working out, the healthier I ate,” she said.

Joan Reed

Q&A with Joan Reed Birthplace:��Barton, Vermont. Education:��High school diploma and a few college courses. Family: I have five sisters and one brother. I am married with no children, but I have had four dogs over a 22-year period. First year after high school: Receptionist/secretary at the University of Vermont in the College of Education and Social Services. When did you start working at ��Vlog��ýLR: June 2001. How, when, and why did you become such an avid exerciser? I grew up on a family farm, so there were always chores to do. Being active was engrained in me at an early age. Once I started working at the University of Vermont, I began to take fitness classes that were free to faculty and staff. I took these at my lunch hour and found that these workouts were a great mid-day break and recharged my battery for the rest of the day. What motivates you to stay active and to be so consistent with your routine? The positive overall feeling that I get after a workout keeps me going. If you miss a workout, how do you feel? Disappointed, upset, lethargic…and many more negatives! What is your typical workout routine at the Donaghey Student Center? Monday: Strength & Conditioning at 12:15 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: Barre Above at 11 a.m.; Wednesday: Walk/jog for two miles on the indoor track; Friday: Restorative Yoga at 12:15 p.m. Why do you exercise? Because of the positive effects it has on both my mental and physical being. Any advice you can give to the readers? It is never too late to start, and the benefits are numerous and far-reaching! What is your favorite healthy snack/treat? Dark chocolate (for the antioxidants) What is your favorite, decadent-I-don’t-care-about-the-calories, fat, and cholesterol food? Crème brule. If you had a million dollars, what would you do? Give most of it away to charities (Humane Society, Red Cross, American Diabetes Association, etc.) What did you have for breakfast today? Kashi Heart to Heart Oat Flakes and Blueberry Clusters cereal with skim milk, mango juice, and a cup of coffee. What is your favorite movie? “Secondhand Lions”. Karl Lenser is the ��Vlog��ýLR employee wellness coordinator.

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