Did you know that 29% of Codington County residents are obese? Or that 21% of adults smoke? The CDC has released really interesting data by county….check it out! http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/south-dakota
-Kelsey
Did you know that about 60% of our body is water? Water is used for every system in the body and when we don’t have enough, our body does not function as well. Are you a good water drinker? Personally, I make constant efforts to make sure I am getting enough water for hydration and overall health. One way that has really helped me be more aware is to get a fun colored water bottle and set a goal for the day of how many times I need to fill it up and empty it. We need about 8-9 cups a day, which is about 64-72 oz. Blue is one of my favorite colors, so if I fill up my pretty blue water bottle at least 2 times while at work, I have gotten about half of my daily fluid requirements. I find I do not do so well on the days I forget my water bottle as it really is a constant reminder to me! Next time you’re at the store, you may want to find a fun water bottle to help encourage you meet your daily fluid requirements.
-Kelsey
It turned out to be a great day for the 1st annual Race for Chase…a combine run/bike team event. I gave other details yesterday. Weather kind of hindered some people from deciding on whether they would come or not, but for those of us who did, we had a really fun time…
…Sarah and I won the coed division in a time of 56:01…just under 10 miles total for the course, just getting beat out on the last stretch by the overall winners by about 13 seconds. Bottom line, it was for a good cause, was competitive, and a lot of fun. First time Sarah and I were in an event as a team. Partners for life!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1334
Spent yesterday getting the bikes ready for a relay race on saturday…Race for Chase…a charity event for a little 10 month old in Watertown who had a liver transplant. The course covers a little over 10 miles, and is a relay team where one person has to ride the bike, and the other has to run. You both start together, and finish together. You can trade off as often, or as little, as you want. Sarah and I will be on a team, and depending on the weather, my twin daughters are planning on being a team. It should be a fun event/race, with an overall good cause, and we get our workout for the day done at the same time.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1333
I was not the only one happy with having some sunny weather, even if the temperature is still cooler than usual. I got to spend the day outside, went for a run, bike ride, and then some yard work. Here, Buddy is relaxing, catching some rays, but he got to go for a walk earlier with Sarah….
…and then he got to run around the yard the rest of the day. It is amazing what sunshine can do to your mood, and overall attitude. This kind of weather is long overdue, and hopefully, the trend continues. After such a long winter, we all deserve some great weather. Enjoy everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1329
Lunges: Rest your back leg on a ball and just bend and straighten your front knee. This is also great for balance. Either do repetitions, or hold for up to 1 minute, or what you are able to do.
Back Extensions: Do these exercises if you do not have any back problems. Rest your body on the ball and put your toes on the floor. Your hands can be behind your head, or straight at your side, and then lean forward, then straighten your back. Hold for 10-20 seconds. Relax, and then repeat.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1327