Kids Joining Eternity is partnering with Key Health Institute to offer a pre-programmed fitness plan designed to get you in shape to run a 5K. This fitness plan includes access to the Technogym, plus limited access to other parts of their facility, in order to complete the training.
- Pre-Screening Questionnaires will be filled out prior to the first visit, a modified assessment will be done including blood pressure, weight, Fit3D, InBody and a 1 mile walk test.
- The program will last two months and members will start doing light weight training half way through. Total commitment is two months at three days/week including access to the Technogym and classes.
- At the end of the program, the participant will be assessed with another Fit3D, InBody Scan, and a 1 mile walk test.
Upon completion of the plan, if the individual wishes to become a member, he or she can do so and also sign up for other fitness classes. This is a wonderful option for moms and dads who have suffered the death of a child to be able to get back on their feet and workout together with a common goal, in addition to a support group that they might be attending.
Kids Joining Eternity will cover the expenses for moms and dads to participate in this program and participants can begin this training at any time during the year. It is also open to other family members and friends who also wish to show their support but must train with moms and dads at their own expense of $50.00/per person. Childcare will be available, if needed, at $3.oo/each visit, per child.
As we all know, exercise can help to relieve stress, tension, and anxiety. By expelling your excess negative emotions and adrenaline through physical activity, you can enter a more relaxed, calm state of being from which to deal with the issues and conflicts that are causing your anxiety. Exercise is one of the most important coping medium to combat anxiety and stress.
Exactly how exercise helps in relaxation and stress management is not clear. The benefits of exercise can come from many factors: the decision to take up exercise, the symbolic meaning of the activity, the distraction from worries, the acquisition of mastery over a sport, the effects on self-image, and the biochemical and physiological changes that accompany the activity.
Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, releases hormones, stimulates the nervous system, and increases levels of morphinelike substances found in the body (such as beta-endorphin) that can have a positive effect on mood. Exercise may trigger a neurophysiological high-a shot of adrenaline or endorphins- that produces an antidepressant effect in some, an antianxiety effect in others, and a general sense of “feeling better” in most.
Michael H. Sacks, M.D.: Exercise For Stress Control |
Regular exercise has a variety of psychological benefits that can help improve physical health. It acts as a buffer against stress and may thus help protect the cardiovascular and immune systems from the consequences of stressful events. Frequent exercise is an effective treatment for anxiety and, according to some research, is as effective as psychotherapy in treating mild or moderate depression.
Exercise seems to elevate mood both through its physiological effects on the nervous system and through its direct psychological effects: It provides a distraction from everyday concerns and offers an opportunity for positive fantasy. Although aerobic exercise offers the greatest cardiovascular benefit, any form of enjoyable exercise can give you a psychological lift and help counteract the effects of stress in your life.
Exercise can be a powerful method of relaxation, and it can help people deal effectively with the stress of daily life. In various studies, researchers have found that exercise can decrease anxiety and depression, improve an individual’s self-image, and buffer people from the effects of stress. Not every study has shown the precise benefits the investigators were looking for; but taken as a whole, the research strongly supports the common experience that exercise can elevate mood and reduce anxiety and stress. Some early studies even suggest that the stress-reducing effect of exercise-not just its cardiovascular benefits-may help improve physical health.
Michael H. Sacks, M.D.: Exercise For Stress Control |
Contact Melanie Edwards at [email protected] or call (405) 802-5739 for more information on how to sign up for this 5K Fitness Plan. Click to download a KJE5KFitnesscard to help us spread the word. We would love to get you, your family and your friends started!
Kids Joining Eternity would like to thank Patrick Wellington, CSCS, NSCA-CPT; Elizabeth Mullins, NSCA-CPT, and Alexis Wiseman, ACSM-HFS at Key Health Institute for their assistance in providing this wonderful opportunity.
To find out more about becoming a member of Key Health Institute, click here to learn more about their facility and how to contact Alexis.