/news-archive/tag/health/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:47:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/09/23/150-minutes-per-week/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:47:38 +0000 /news/?p=75239 ... Experts recommend 150 minutes of exercise per week to stay fit]]> The most recent recommendations for physical activity suggest that we should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week to improve our health and reduce the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Individuals who are active will also notice that they sleep better, have more energy, and experience fewer illnesses. The good news is that individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels can reap the dozens of benefits from adopting an active lifestyle in addition to a balanced and nutritious diet. Remember that it鈥檚 never too late to get moving and improving!听 Here are 10 tips on how to become more active:

1. Set a goal: Establish a plan on Sunday that lists the days and times that you plan on doing some sort of physical activity for the upcoming week. Write this down to make a personal contract with yourself. Record your steps, mileage, and all physical activity in a journal or on your electronic tracking device. It鈥檚 helpful to look back at your activity to see how you have progressed since your exercise journey began.
2. Mix it up:听Try to add different activities to stay fresh physically and mentally. Avoid getting bored with the same old routine.听 The more activities you enjoy, the better.
3. Create ways to move: Try to find ways to move and burn calories throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Take your dog out for a walk as they need exercise, too. Wash the car by hand and save some money at the same time. If the weather is conducive, go for a walk during your breaks during the workday. Who really needs to spend an entire 60 minutes eating lunch? The little chunks of calorie-burning activities add up. Something is better than nothing.
4. Intensity is Good: As your fitness levels improve, don鈥檛 be afraid to ramp up the intensity when you walk, cycle, swim, etc. Your heart will become stronger, and you will burn more calories as well. Your body will adapt to the increased workload that you give it. This is why group exercise classes are helpful because most folks will work harder if they are in a class environment. Check out /campuslife/recreation/fitwell-program/group-fitness/ for more information on our group classes on campus.
5. Start Slowly: If you are new to exercise, be sure to start slowly so you reduce the chance of getting injured.听 As the weeks continue, gradually increase the time of activity and the number of minutes per week until you eventually achieve the 150-minute goal. Be patient with yourself and don鈥檛 force the activity. Rome was not built in a day!
6. Muscle Up:听The benefits of doing just 20 minutes of resistance exercise three times a week are impressive. Benefits include a faster metabolism and less risk of developing diabetes, osteoporosis, and hypertension. Your body has over 600 muscles, and they are designed to be used!
7. 150+: Once you begin to regularly achieve your goal of 150 minutes of activity within a week, please feel free to go beyond that time. Studies show that your risk for certain chronic diseases declines as your fitness level increases. Be sure to gradually increase your weekly activity time to minimize the risk for an injury.
8. Partner Up! Working out with someone greatly increases the chances for becoming a consistent exerciser. Find a walking buddy at church or in the office. If you own a dog, then he/she can become your walking partner.听 Another great way to help keep you going is to try some group exercise classes. Accountability is powerful!
9. Progression: As you become fitter and more comfortable with exercising, consider going from walking to jogging or simply increasing the pace on a bike ride or even join a cycling club or running club. Don鈥檛 be afraid to challenge yourself.
10. Fun Factor: If the activity is not enjoyable, you probably won鈥檛 stick with it. Find things you like to do and be consistent. Explore new group exercise classes or try hiking in a park you have not been to before. Find your activity niche and stick with it.

This monthly health and wellness column was written by Campus Wellness Coordinator Karl Lenser.听]]> /news-archive/2016/12/06/ualr-online-health-sciences-program-highlighted-as-one-of-the-best-in-the-nation/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:14:51 +0000 /news/?p=65891 ... 糖心Vlog传媒LR online health sciences program highlighted as one of the best in the nation]]> The online education programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock continue to garner national attention as the university鈥檚 online health education and promotion program was ranked among the best in the country.听 Leading higher education information and resource provider AffordableCollegesOnline.org highlighted 糖心Vlog传媒LR among its list of for the 2016-17 academic year. 鲍础尝搁鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in health education and promotion online degree program is designed to prepare students as health professionals in community health agencies, health maintenance organizations, as well as business and industry wellness programs. It is also designed to assist entry-level health educators in taking the National Health Education Credentialing examination. 鈥淲e have had the online program for about 10 years, and the online program was very popular with our students,鈥� said Dr. Bennie Prince, undergraduate Health and Human Performance Program coordinator. 鈥淥ur faculty have a great relationship with our students and care about the quality of their teaching. A goal of our faculty is to have each course receive national certification.鈥� To be eligible for the list, schools must be accredited not-for-profit institutions, and must offer in-state tuition rates under $25,000 per year for four-year schools. Rankings were based on more than a dozen school-specific statistics, including financial aid offerings and graduation rates. “Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 19 percent, or much faster than the national average, from 2014 to 2024,鈥� said Dan Schuessler, CEO and founder of AffordableCollegesOnline.org. 鈥淪tudents pursuing health science degrees can now find affordable, high quality learning options online through these schools, who are ultimately being highlighted here for their efforts to help students excel.鈥� Graduates of the online health education and promotion program often find careers in health care facilities, counseling and patient education, teaching, nonprofit organizations, public health departments, and pharmaceutical sales, Prince said. ]]> /news-archive/2016/10/18/stress-management/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:49:31 +0000 /news/?p=65499 ... 糖心Vlog传媒LR to host employee wellness workshop on stress management]]> The workshop, 鈥淪tress and Your Health,鈥� will provide information on what can cause stress, its negative effects, and how to manage stress levels. Fill out this online form to register for the event. For more information, contact Employee Wellness Coordinator Karl Lenser at 501.907.8974 or ljlenser@uarl.edu.]]>