Have a Safe Memorial Day!

How are you planning to celebrate/ honor Memorial Day weekend?  Is the occasion a chance to barbeque and hang with friends, or is it a more solemn occasion as you remember a loved one?  Share with us!

But no matter how you choose to spend your weekend, we want you to stay safe.  Here are some tips for grill safety this weekend:

• Keep food covered or refrigerated until ready to be cooked.  Cook meat to 170 degrees Fahrenheit as a minimum. 
• Cooking meat (particularly red meat and chicken) until surface charring occurs can cause cancer causing substances (Heterocyclic Amines (HCA)) to form.   To avoid this, use marinades and turn the meat frequently.
• Inspect your grill before you ignite to ensure everything is in working order.
• Don't use a grill indoors including garages, overhangs and canopies.
• When using a grill, you should use a 10-foot perimeter from anything combustible, including your house.
• Do not allow children and pets to play near a grill.
• Only use approved ignition fluids – don't use gasoline to ignite a grill.
• Keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose or bucket of sand nearby to douse a grill fire.

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Don’t Forget Mother’s Day

 

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13th!  Haven’t gotten her a present yet?  Here are a couple of last minute ideas to help you out:

1) Take her on a picnic.

2) Make a basket filled with her favorite things.

3) Write a journal to give to her that includes “My Favorite Times with Mom.”

4) Make a scrapbook for Mom that includes “My Favorite Pictures of Mom.”

5) Cook her favorite dinner instead of just taking her out.

6) Give Mom a coupon book with special chores or favors you will do for her. Mom can redeem her coupons whenever she needs your help.

7) Plant her a garden.

8) Spend the day with her and take lots of pictures so she can have those memories forever.

9) Wash her car.

10) When in doubt, CHOCOLATE!

Here are some interesting facts on Mother’s Day and moms!

Get the Most Out of Your Workouts!

 

Do you love our Fitness Center?  Here are some tips to get the most out of your workouts.  See you in the gym! 

 

1.  Establish a consistent exercise routine so you create a new habit

2.  Set realistic goals so you don’t psych yourself out

3.  Bring a friend and encourage each other

4.  Pick an activity you like so that you will stick with it!

5.  Exercise when you have the most energy.  Are you an early bird or a night owl?

6.  Eat food!  A healthy diet will give you the energy to get through your workouts.

 

Read more tips here: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/10-workout-secrets-expert-exercise-tips