Written Tips by Gordon Wilcox and Pierre Chartier
Video Tips by Sharon Cameron and Kim Bedor
Majic 100 may have John Tesh but we have four knowledgeable colleagues, right here at Algonquin, who are delighted to share their expertise with us:
Did You Know?
Many people think that it takes a lot of hard, boring exercise to improve their health. This is not the case for most people. While it is true that it takes some effort on a regular basis to improve your aerobic fitness, most people can make significant improvements to their health with as little as a few minutes of activity a day.
Important health measures like blood pressure and cholesterol levels can be improved with as little as 500 calories worth of activity per week. This doesn’t have to be high intensity exercise. A 10 minute walk 3 times per day can help you accumulate 30 minutes of activity, which is the minimum recommended by health experts. Doing this 4 days per week will put you past the 500 calorie activity level.
If you drive to Algonquin and work in the B building, you can get some of that healthy activity by parking farther down the Green lot and taking the stairs to your office. Take a 10 minute walk around the College at some point in the day, and take the stairs instead of the elevator to that meeting and you are well on your way to improving your health.
Sharon Cameron (video) , first inductee into Algonquin's Walk Hall of Fame, shares tips about incorporating walking into your work lives.
Kim Bedor (video) shares how her running has impacted her life and describes her "Joints in Motion" marathon in Italy.
(Thanks Val Sayah for capturing the video!)
Sharon Cameron is faculty member with the General Arts and Sciences program.
Kim Bedor is a Student Employment Assistant with Student Support Services.
Gordon Wilcox is a professor and program coordinator in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program. He has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology with a specialization in adult fitness. He is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and personal trainer. He enjoys all types of active recreation and is one of those weird people that actually enjoys running.
Pierre Chartier is a professor in both the Fitness and Health Promotion and Recreation and Leisure Services programs. He has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and an international presenter on Group Fitness leadership.