B Fit 4 Life Summer 2015 Newsletter

Healthy Steps
Summer 2015 Newsletter
In this
issue:
n B
each Water
Quality
n P
addle Boarding:
n U
se It or Lose It!
n H
elp for Overweight
n 1
0,000 Steps
Opportunities
Kids
Fit & Fun
Beach Water Monitoring is Underway
by Katelyn Coan, Health Educator, Lake County General Health District
Since Memorial Day, the Lake
County General Health District
(LCGHD) has been checking and
reporting beach water quality at
Mentor Headlands State Park and
Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor.
Every morning, LCGHD staff visits
the beaches to collect information, record observations and
enter the data into a computer
program called Virtual Beach. The
program uses a mathematical
system developed by the EPA to
predict the levels of E. coli bacteria
that can increase your chances of
getting sick when participating in
water activities. Three days a week,
LCGHD staff collects water quality samples for E. coli analysis to
validate accuracy and reliability.
LCGHD provides the daily prediction to beach operators. If the prediction shows that the water quality
is expected to be poor, LCGHD
asks beach operators to post
an advisory sign not to swim at
that beach.
Watch for water quality signage
at the beach when deciding
whether to go into the water.
Additionally, avoid the water for
24 to 48 hours after a rain of more
than one-half inch in 24 hours. Visit
https://www.lcghd.org/beach for
more information and link to the
beach water quality Nowcast.
Paddle Boarding – Fit and Fun
by Brian Fowler, Chief of Outdoor Education, Lake Metroparks
You’ve probably seen Stand Up Paddle Boarding in
magazines, on TV and along the coast. The sport,
also called SUP, is an offshoot of a sport
Hawaiians have been doing for hundreds
of years which became popular on the
mainland about a decade ago. Locally, the
look, fun and fitness of paddle boarding is
taking off, and you, too, can kick off your
flip flops and give it a try at Fairport Harbor
Lakefront Park.
SUP offers a great core workout and can be
aerobic if you pick up the pace. You should
start out on a calm day with little or no wind. It’s easy
to learn, and most people pick it up on their first try
if they’re fitted with the right board and the conditions are good. At Fairport Harbor, starting
off from the beach in shallow water and
behind the breakwall, conditions are better
than in open water.
Rentals are just $10 an hour or you
can take a 1½ hour lesson for $20 any
Saturday morning or Thursday evening.
Registration is required. Sign up
online at lakemetroparks.com or call
440-358-7275. Boards and lessons are
available through Labor Day.
FREE
Programs!
Use It or Lose It!
by Beth Horvath, Health & Fitness Director, Lake County Y
You’ve heard it before. Use it
or lose it. But did you know
that getting daily physical
activity is one of the best things
you can do to counteract
the negative effects of aging?
Physical activity affects,
protects and sustains both
the brain and the musculoskeletal system.
A lack of physical activity
reduces the amount of oxygen
to the brain. This contributes
to cell damage and loss of
cognitive skills and muscle
control. But exercise brings
extra oxygen and glucose to
the brain, both of which are crucial to its function. In response,
the body forms new capillaries to carry the blood to nerve
cells and boosts brain chemicals that protect neurons and
strengthen their connections. That increases the speed of
messages through the brain.
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons:
n As muscles age, they shrink and take longer to respond.
n Tendons become stiffer and less able to tolerate stress.
n Handgrip strength decreases, making routine tasks
more difficult.
n Heart muscle becomes less capable, making us tire
more quickly.
n Joint motion becomes more restricted and flexibility
decreases.
n Joints become inflamed and arthritic as the cushioning
cartilage begins to break down.
The good news is we now know that much of the musculoskeletal deterioration previously attributed to normal aging is
actually the result of inactivity. The less physical activity and
exercise we do, the less capable we become. So use it or
lose it!
Congratulations to:
Sharon Zakrajsek, winner of the second quarter
prize drawing, who received a relaxation CD.
See Step Tracker Log Sheet for details.
Here’s a Sneak Peek
at the Upcoming 6 pm
Activity Series:
July 10:
Creek Hike:
Lake Metroparks Representative;
Indian Point Park, Lower Parking Lot
Entrance, 12951 Seeley Road, Leroy
Twp. Wear appropriate clothing for a
hike through Paine Creek.
August 6:
Paddle Boarding:
Andrea Pasquale, Lake Metroparks;
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park,
301Huntington Beach Dr., Fairport Harbor.
Wear appropriate swimwear and footwear.
September 10:
Strength Training 101:
Lisa Popp, Lake County Central YMCA;
933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. Wear
appropriate clothing and footwear.
To register for these activities, call the Best of Health Line at
440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800.
Wellness Tip
Did you know overweight children are at a higher risk of
developing type 2 diabetes? Help your child live a healthy
lifestyle.
n Improve eating habits: Cut out foods that are high in fat
(fried foods, desserts, etc.) and low in nutrition.
n Get the kids moving: Turn off the TV, computer and
video games, and encourage them to walk, move, run,
bike and jump!
n Be a good role model: Encourage eating meals that are
healthy together. Teach proper portion control and don’t
use food as a reward or a punishment.
Lake Health can help. Join us for B.E. S.T.R.O.N.G., a
family-based, 8-week fun-filled pediatric weight-loss
program to help overweight children fight obesity. Session
begins Thursday, September 24.
For information on the B.E. S.T.R.O.N.G. program or
to register for the next session, contact Samantha
Froimson, RD, LD, in the Lake Health Wellness Institute
at 440-375-8735.
B Fit 4 Life Community Partners
www.lakehealth.org
www.lakecountyymca.org
www.lcghd.org
www.lakemetroparks.com
B Fit 4 Life 10,000 Steps
Program Opportunities
July – September 2015
DATE
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
REQUIREMENTS
STEPS
Every Tuesday & Thursday 1 – 4 pm
Walking on the Y track/trails
All Lake County Y
FREE
locations
COST
B Fit 4 Life Membership
Varies
Monday – Saturday, 8 – 9 am
Mall Walking
Sunday 9 – 10 am
Great Lakes Mall
Mentor
FREE
NONE
Varies
Every Tuesday
Hiking Seniority
10 am – noon
Various locations
*FREE
Ages 50+
6,000
Every Tuesday
10 am – noon
Tuesday Fast Hikers
Various locations
*FREE
Ages 50+
10,000
2nd & 4th Fridays of each
month, 8:30 – 11:30 pm
Country Dance
Painesville
Township Park
Ages 18 and older
10,000
2nd Saturday of each month
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Ages 18 and older
10,000
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 pm &
Saturdays, 8:30 – 10 am
June 4 thru Aug 29
Ballroom Dance Painesville $6 at the door
Township Park Beginner Stand-Up
Fairport Harbor
*Fee: $20 w/paddleboard
Lakefront Park
rental, $10 without rental
Paddle Boarding
Ages 12 and older
7,000
Tuesdays, July 7 thru
Aug 25, 7:30 – 8:30 am
Potluck Breakfast Breakwall
Swim & Kayak
Fairport Harbor
Lakefront Park
Ages 16 and older
5,460
Saturday, July 11
9 am – 1 pm
BBQ Potluck Bike
Ride
*Fee: $10 if bringing a dish, Chagrin River Park –
West $15 if not bringing dish
Saturday, July 11
1:30 – 4 pm
Gorge Hike
Penitentiary Glen
Sunday, July 19
1:30 – 4 pm
Gorge Hike
Penitentiary Glen
Wednesday, July 22
6:30 – 8 pm
Beginner Kayaking
Fairport Harbor
Lakefront Park
Wednesday, July 29
6:30 – 8 pm
Beginner Kayaking
Wednesday, August 5
6:30 – 8 pm
$6 at the door
*Bring a dish to share or
$5 donation
11,000
Ages 18 and older
P
*FREE
All ages ( younger
than 18 with adult)
6,000
*FREE
All ages (younger than 18 with adult)
6,000
*Fee: $20 w/kayak rental,
$10 without rental
Ages 12 and older
6,000
Fairport Harbor
Lakefront Park
*Fee: $20 w/paddleboard
rental, $10 without rental
Ages 12 and older
6,000
Beginner Kayaking
Fairport Harbor
Lakefront Park
*Fee: $20 w/kayak rental
$10 without rental
Ages 12 and older
6,000
Sunday, August 9
10 am – 12:30 pm
Gorge Hike
Penitentiary Glen
All ages (younger than 18
with an adult
6,000
Wednesday, August 19
6:30 – 8 pm
Beginner Kayaking
Fairport Harbor
Lakefront Park
Ages 12 and older
6,000
*FREE
All ages (younger than
18 with adult
6,000
*FREE
All ages (younger
than 18 with adult)
6,000
*Fee: $20 w/paddleboard
rental, $10 without rental
Saturday, Sep 19
Penitentiary Glen
Gorge Hike
1:30 – 4 pm
Tuesday, Sep 29
1:30 – 4 pm
Gorge Hike
*FREE
Penitentiary Glen
*Registration required. To register, please call the Lake Metroparks Registration Office at
440-358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226.
Lake Metroparks Trails
Free and open to the public!
LOCATION
TRAIL
STEPS
Chapin Forest, Kirtland Lucky Stone Loop Trail
4,200 Steps
(2.1 miles)
Penitentiary Glen, Kirtland
Kirtland Connector Trail
8,400 Steps
(4.2 miles)
Concord Woods, Concord Woodland Loop 1,500 Steps
(.75 miles)
Girdled Road Reservation, Concord
Big Woods Loop
4,200 Steps
(2.1 miles)
Greenway Trail, Painesville Greenway Round Trip 17,600 Steps
(8.8 miles)
Hogback Ridge, Madison
Hemlock/Bluebell Trail
2,400 Steps
(1.2 miles)
Indian Point, Leroy
Lookout Ridge Trail
1,700 Steps
(.85 miles)
Chagrin River Park, Willoughby
Riverwood/Brambleside
2,000 Steps
(1 mile)
Lakeshore Reservation, Perry
All Peoples Trail
1,000 Steps
(.5 miles)
Veterans Park, Mentor
Cardinal Loop Trail
2,000 Steps
(1 mile)
Name ____________________________________________________
Membership #: ____________________________________________
Quarterly Step Tracker Log
Starting Point: In a typical day, I take _______________ steps.
Note: First and last weeks may have parts of a week.
WEEK
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
WEEKLY TOTAL
Week of
July 5
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July 12
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July 19
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July 26
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Aug 2
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Aug 9
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Aug 16
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Aug 23
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Aug 30
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Sep 6
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Sep 13
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Sep 20
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Sep 27
Session Total
CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING A SESSION OF 10,000 STEPS! Please return your completed
Step Tracker log by October 6 to: YMCA Central Branch, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077. We will send you
a new Step Tracker log and enter you into a drawing for a chance to win a special prize. The Session Total must be
completed to be entered in the drawing.
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