5th Annual Ogden Bike and Gear Swap

The Ogden Bicycle Collective is holding their annual bike and gear swap this Saturday from 8am-2pm.

You can purchase bikes and parts as well as sell bikes.  For more information, please contact clint@ogdenbikecollective.org.  The schedule is below:

April 15th-May 2nd: Registration. Email registration sheets to clint@ogdenbikecollective.org

May 2nd

• 7-8am: registration checkin (Try to be here before 8 if you're selling a bike.)
• 8am-1pm: Bike Swap.
• 1-2pm: Close out. Finalize all sales, wrap up, tear down.

Visit the Ogden Bicycle Collective on their webpage or on facebook.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day: PUT MORE IN...GET MORE KID OUT! Event

YMCA of Utah presents

Healthy Kids Day: Put More In...Get More Kid Out!

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation YMCA Community Family Center

575 Lockwood Drive

Ogden, UT 84404

from 10am-2pm

Motivate Yourself and Others

You might be thinking, "A one-mile walk, that's so far, far away."  I'd have to agree that it can be quite the distance, if you haven't been working out. But with the right frame of mind and the right motivation you can do it.  You Can Do This!  And we are going to do it together.  Here's a short clip to help motivate you:

Here are a few tips and tricks to help keep you motivated:

• Listen to music
• Get a friend to join you
• Put together a group in your area and walk as a group
• Take family with you on a short hike
• Join a Meet-Up group. Our partner Weber County Outdoors has a great one 
• Participate in your company's Wellness Program
• Reward yourself
• Sign a commitment contract with yourself or a friend
• Think Positive
• Set a goal
• Schedule a regular workout time
• Change up your normal routine by trying a variety of different workouts
• Read success stories
• Watch motivational videos

Disclaimer: Always check with your physician before starting a new workout regimen or diet.

Weekly Assignment

Mayor’s

Walk Preparation

4/27-5/01

MONDAY
Walk 3/4 of a mile	Remember to take it one step at a time.  Here’s some advice from Elmo.  Click here to enjoy.
You are doing great!!  Keep up the good work!!	Take a free exercise class this week.  Check your local library for dates and times of classes.
Drink plenty of water, you need to hydrate	Don’t like those options, look here for more.

Tuesday
Walk for 20 minutes.  Listen to music the help keep you motivated			If you haven’t already registered, register now
Take it a few minutes at a time if you need to.  You can walk for 7-10 minutes on your break at work.			Don’t forget to hydrate

Wednesday
Try the Walk Indoors! Interval video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEVVzbwnQI			Eat a healthy snack such as a banana or strawberries
If it’s too high paced for you, today I want you to walk in place 4 times for 3 minutes each time			Today I want you invite a neighbor join you in the Mayor’s Walk

thursday
Hike Bluff Trail.  It’s recently been adopted by the Weber-Morgan Health Department			Take family and friends on this hike with you
If you haven’t already registered, register now			Don’t want to hike Bluff Trail, try another path.  You can find more at Weber Pathways or Ogden Trails Network

friday
Take a walk to the nearest park, be sure to go at least 3/4 mile today.			If you haven’t already registered, register now
Add another physical activity to your daily routine, such as push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, or yoga.			Take time to enjoy nature!

Saturday
If you haven’t already registered, register now				Enjoy a healthy dinner
Enjoy a leisurely 10 minute walk with friends and family today.				Drink water to keep hydrated on the trails.
SUNDAY
Take today off from working out.				Drink plenty of water
Let your body rest and recuperate				Keep up the good work!

Join Elsa and Anna at Safe Kids Day

Elsa and Anna will be at Safe Kids Day.
 

Ice Princess and Ice Queen 1:30-3:00

Don't miss them!

Safe Kids Day 2015 is taking place Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Newgate Mall

Sabado el 25 de Abril, 2015 De 10am-4pm En El Newgate Mall

 

Walking Shoes

As you are preparing for the Mayor's Walk on May 15, consider the type of shoes that you will be wearing.  You will want to think about the shape, width and length of your foot, as well as the type of arch you have.  Not all feet are the same, and not all walking shoes are made equal.  What works for you may not work for someone else.  You will need a good pair of walking shoes for this event.

Check out these videos on finding walking shoes.

Don't forget to register for the Mayor's Walk at http://www.getoutandlive.org/participate/ogden-marathon

SAFE KIDS DAY 2015

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend?

Well look no further.

Safe Kids Day 2015 is taking place Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Newgate Mall

Sabado el 25 de Abril, 2015 De 10am-4pm En El Newgate Mall

 

Benefits of Walking

This week as part of preparation for the Mayor's Walk we are going to learn about the Benefits of Walking.

Walking has so many great benefits.  Here are just a few:

·         Lowers blood pressure

·         Reduces levels of bad cholesterol

·         Reduces risk of coronary heart disease

·         Reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer

·         Improves muscle tone

·         Slows down osteoporosis bone loss and reduces risk of osteoporosis

·         Burns calories and reduces appetite

·         Increases aerobic capacity

·         Helps maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity

·         Improves blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of Type 2 Diabetes

·         Enhances mental well being

·         Enhances stamina and energy

(The benefits are based on research of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day)

Get out there and start walking.  Here's your weekly assignment to help you get started.

*Always speak with your doctor before starting any new workout routine, physical activity, or diet.

Mayor’s

Walk Preparation

4/20-4/26

MONDAY
Walk 1/2 of a mile	You don’t have to do it all at once.
You can do this!	If you haven’t already registered, register now
Drink plenty of water, you need to hydrate	Eat a healthy snack such as an apple or carrots

Tuesday
Walk for 15 minutes.  You can do this by yourself, with a friend, take an animal for a walk, or however you like.			Today I want you invite a neighbor join you in the Mayor’s Walk
Take it a few minutes at a time if you need to.  You can walk for 5-7 minutes on your break at work.			Don’t forget to hydrate

Wednesday
If you watch tv, today I want you to walk in place during the commercial break			Drink water.
If you don’t watch tv, today I want you to walk in place 4 times for 3 minutes each time			If you haven’t already registered, register now

thursday
Walk for 15 minutes.  If you need to take a break halfway through, that’s alright.			Make sure you have good walking shoes.  Be sure to read yesterday’s blog post to learn more about this.
If you haven’t already registered, register now			Keep motivated by listening to music on your walk.

friday
Take a walk to the nearest park, be sure to go at least 1/2 mile today.			If you haven’t already registered, register now
Add another physical activity to your daily routine, such as push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, or yoga.			Take time to enjoy nature!

Saturday
If you haven’t already registered, register now				Invite an old friend to dinner.
Go for a hike on one of the pathways.  Not sure where to go, check out Weber Pathways or Ogden Trails Network for maps and information on the trails				While you are out on the trails, have a relaxing, healthy picnic.  Drink water to keep hydrated on the trails.
SUNDAY
Take a leisurely 10 minute walk by yourself or with a loved one				Drink plenty of water
Rest and recuperate				Be ready, tomorrow we start being active again. J