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Tips For Managing Stress

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December 14, 2022 by mint-sk

As joyful and festive as the holiday season can be, this time of year can also come with a lot of stress. During times of high stress and anxiety, it’s important to continue prioritizing “me time” and find positive ways to manage your stress. According to a recent ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America) online poll, some 14% of people make use of regular exercise to cope with stress. 

Group of members in a line in a boxing classWe all know that regular exercise increases your overall physical health and has the ability to help fight disease but studies have shown that movement has some direct stress-busting benefits. Physical activity helps to bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. These endorphins can often serve as natural painkillers. Consistent exercise encourages your brain to regularly release these endorphins, improve sleep, help with self-esteem, and decrease overall levels of tension which can have a positive effect on your quality of life. 

Yoga and meditation specifically can help improve circulation, flexibility, and core strength. Cardio such as our Power Playground, Rowing, and Cycle classes are great for your heart and lungs and can improve blood flow. Participating in group exercises can help reduce stress through socialization and creating connections with other members. 

Ultimately, the choice is yours as to which form of exercise is most effective for you to reduce stress – it could even be a combination of many things! The important thing to remember is that you don’t need to commit to several hours a day to exercise in order to see the benefits. Moving your body, whether it is in a group fitness class, in the gym, or going for a walk for 30 minutes several times a week is a great start. Need some guidance? We recommend checking out our class schedule which offers a variety of class types, both in-person and virtual.

Filed Under: Lifestyle

Three Simple Tips for Flying with Back Pain

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June 25, 2018 by mint-sk

If you’re heading out on vacation anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that flying can have on your back.

Let me explain:
Cramped legroom, uncomfortable seating and being confined to a small space all contribute to lower back pain during and after a flight.

And when a substantial, 88% of people, experience increased back pain following a flight, I wanted to share 3 simple tips that will help support your back and make traveling much more comfortable when jetting off…

First off, if you’re going on a long flight – schedule your flights carefully.

Flying is the most tricky part of traveling for many people with back pain; being shoehorned into a cramped seat for hours on end can leave you feeling crippled.

Some people like to minimize their time in the air by booking direct flights whenever possible, which also helps reduce the number of time you have to lift your carry-on into the overhead bin too!

So, if you’re on a long flight, and you’re spending 5+ hours in the air, try to find a direct flight to minimize travel time and be sure to get up and move about, or stand at the back of the plane – only when the “seatbelt sign is off.” ?

This next tip might seem self-explanatory, but when we’re sat on a flight – how often do we get up and move?

Unless you sleep well on planes and plan to nod off for the entire flight, you’ll probably want to request an aisle seat for your journey. This will allow you to easily stand up frequently and move around the cabin without disturbing your seatmates. Plus, sitting too long in the same position causes tightness and pain.

You can do some simple stretches in the back of the plane, and if you’re unable to get up, you can do some stretches in your seat such as neck rolls or raising your hands high above your head for a good stretch.

Next, are you taking a carry-on? If so, do your best to pack light.

Every extra item you squeeze into your carry-on is one more thing you’ll have to hoist up into the overhead bin or drag through the airport.

Make it easier on yourself by packing less and checking-in any bags you know you won’t be able to lift easily over your head.

This same advice applies for when you reach your destination too – when you’re out exploring, take a small backpack that distributes weight evenly rather than using a shoulder bag that places unnecessary pressure on one side of your body.

If you must carry a single shoulder bag, switch it regularly from one side to the other throughout the
day to make it easier on your body.

If you want more tips to ease back pain, ask for my FREE BACK PAIN REPORT that shows you ways to ease back pain naturally – it has some helpful exercises inside too which you can use on your vacation. Just email me at trupti@mmsspt.com and your digital copy will be on its way to you, right away.

Filed Under: Club News, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

Volunteer for Rock ‘n’ Roll DC

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March 5, 2017 by mint-sk

The United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon and Half Marathon is coming to Washington, DC on March 8-11, 2017 and is in need of many great volunteers. Sign up today and help us celebrate this annual running tradition by supporting almost 25,000 runners and walkers!

All non-profit groups, schools, teams, and organizations are invited to take part as a fundraising event. Every volunteer from your group that comes out to work a shift will count towards a dollar amount back to your organization. Volunteers can help at any shift that suits their schedule, or a group can help all together at a water stop or at the start or finish line on race day (Saturday, March 11.)

In order to set up a fundraising group, or ask any questions about the process, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Karen, for full details on donation amounts and registration process: dc@rnrracecrew.com

Each Race Crew volunteer receives:

Official Race Crew T-shirt *NEW Design for 2017*
Race Crew Drawstring Backpack *NEW Design for 2017*
Refreshments and snacks
Free parking OR a $10 gift card to reimburse your public transportation expense
Satisfaction of helping others while having a blast!

Key shifts where we could use your help include:

Thursday, 11:00 am -3:30 pm at the Expo (DC Armory)
Friday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Expo (DC Armory)
Saturday, 6:00 am – 9:30 am at the Start Line (12th and Constitution, NW)
Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Finish Line (RFK Stadium)
Saturday, 7:00 am – 11:00 am at Various Water Stops (just email dc@rnrracecrew.com for location details)

We look forward to seeing you race weekend!

To see the full shift options: http://www.runrocknroll.com/dc/the-weekend/volunteer/

Sincerely,

Race Crew Team
United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
March 8 – 11, 2017
DC@RNRRaceCrew.com
800.311.1255 x6956

Volunteer Information, Race Information
This newsletter was sponsored by RocknRollDC.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, News Tagged With: dc fitness, fitness, health, healthy, mint community, volunteer, Washington

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