ONS Connect - October 2008 - (Page 25)

CaREGivERCaRE Incorporate Exercise Into Your Daily Routine [By stephanie Barrett, RN, BSN, ONSEdge Project Manager] e have been told that exercise is good for us, yet so many of us never do it. Research has shown that regular exercise has a variety of benefits, including weight reduction, decreased stress and anxiety levels, and W lower blood pressure and cholesterol, all of which can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The recommended amount of exercise is 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five days a week. That time commitment doesn’t sound like much, but when you look at your hectic schedule you may wonder how you will ever fit it in. The answer is to break the activity into smaller time blocks. Just by making small adjustments to our daily routine, we can achieve our exer- cise goals. Consider the following options to incorporate exercise into your daily life. • Take the stairs instead of the elevator. • Walk or bike to work or the store. • Walk the dog. • Join a fitness center or sign up for a class such as yoga, spinning, or dance. • Participate in a walking or running event in your local community. • Walk around your neighborhood or workplace during breaks. • Do housework or work in the garden or yard. Whatever you decide to do for exercise, choose an activity that is fun to do. This will increase your odds of sticking with it. To track your progress, keep a record or journal of your activities, and remember to reward yourself when you meet certain goals. Good luck! ✱ No Pain at the Pump Thanks to the Member-Bring-a-Member Campaign These days, filling your gas tank is enough to put a damper on an otherwise great day. ONS is ready to put a smile back on your face, though. All you need to do is recruit one new ONS member by October 31, and we’ll enter you in a drawing for a $500 BP gas card. That’s it. One member could mean $500 in your pocket. One New Member Could Mean $500 in Your Pocket, Seriously You must have a colleague or two who don’t yet belong to ONS. It’s time to get them in gear. Tell them about all the benefits of ONS membership and encourage them to join. Simply fill your name in on the “referred by” line of the upper right corner of the ONS membership application, which can be found in the Membership area of www.ons.org. It’s that simple. The deadline for the raffle is October 31, so get out there and start recruiting! Someone’s Got to Win—It Might as Well Be You! What’s the hold-up? Get out there and start recruiting. Feel free to make as many copies of the membership application as you need. If you have any questions, contact ONS Customer Service toll free at +1-866-257-4ONS (+1-412-859-6100; customer .service@ons.org). You can also find more information in the Membership area of www.ons.org. OctOber 2008 ONS CONNECT 25 http://www.ons.org http://www.ons.org

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