April 2022 NIH R&W Newsletter

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Date

Day

Time

Program

Trainer

4/1

Friday

6am – 6:30am

Strength & Stability – Focus: Lower Body

Shannon

4/1

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Oblique Challenge

Ashley

4/4

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Spring Fever Tabata

Shannon

4/5

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Power Lift Fat Burn

Charissa

4/6

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Total Body Strength

Ashley

4/7

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Abs Only

Charissa

4/8

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Shannon

4/8

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Functional Fitness – Focus: Shoulder Stability Cardio Tabata Endurance

4/11

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Yoga Strength

Shannon

4/12

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Kickboxing Basics

Charissa

4/13

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Core Mobility

Ashley

4/14

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Bodyweight Blitz

Charissa

4/15

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Body Weight – Focus: Core Stability

Shannon

4/15

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

All-in-1 Conditioning

Ashley

4/18

Monday

6am – 6:30am

HITT & ROLL

Shannon

4/19

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Banded Body

Charissa

4/20

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Low-Impact Cardio

Ashley

4/21

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Boxing Burn

Charissa

4/22

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Shannon

4/22

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Yoga for Athletes – Focus: Balance, Flexibility & Strength Tabata Muscle Focus

4/25

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Step & Strength

Shannon

4/26

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Abs Attack

Charissa

4/27

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Cardio HIIT Lift

Ashley

4/28

Thursday

8:30am – 9am

Charissa

4/28

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

4/28

Thursday

3pm – 3:30pm

4/29

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Take Your Child to Work Day – Family Flex Jungle Stretch & Flow Take Your Child to Work Day – Family Fun Fit Challenge Take Your Child to Work Day – FUN Fitness Weights + Bands HIIT – Focus: Stability

Shannon

4/29

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Total Body Band-it!

Ashley

Ashley

Ashley

Charissa Yoyo

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“Fitness for You” April 2022 Virtual Fitness Descriptions: All levels are welcome!

Strength & Stability: FOCUS- Lower Body with Shannon: Build and/or maintain lower body strength with this 30-minute class dedicated to the spine and surrounding muscles!

Participants will execute varying exercises while receiving instruction on proper form and alignment using light to heavy weights. Get strong and stable!

Yoga Strength with Shannon: This is not your traditional Yoga class! In this practice, participants will perform Yoga asanas (poses) that are designed to increase flexibility and strength. Hatha-based, transitions and poses will be guided by breaths and mind-body connection. Open the week feeling energized and equipped! A Yoga mat is suggested.

Kickboxing Basics with Charissa: Kickstart the Spring season with Kickboxing! Learn proper execution of the jab, hook and uppercut as well as kicks like the front kick and roundhouse kick! Participants will explore authentic kickboxing which is also valuable in self-defense. Don’t miss this high energy, calorie-blasting experience!

Oblique Challenge with Ashley: Join this low-impact abdominal class to crush summer goals! Using a mat, participants will move through 45-second intervals of work followed by 15-second intervals of rest. The internal and external obliques are located “on the sides of the abdominals” and are important in supporting the low back and assisting in functionality in daily activities. Be an April Fool’s fitness fanatic! Flex on the first Friday of the month!

Core Mobility with Ashley: 1 light to heavy weight is the only equipment needed for this low-impact workout! Participants will perform various exercises in intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery. Strengthen the core as well as balance with Core Mobility!

Spring Fever Tabata with Shannon: Work off pandemicaccumulated fat with this high-intensity Tabata workout!

Performed in 20-second bursts of hard work followed by 10second intervals of recovery, participants can expect to engage in various exercises with a focus on major muscle groups. Light to heavy weights needed to commit to this total body workout!

Bodyweight Blitz with Charissa: Shock the body into fat and calorie burn! With just bodyweight, participants will engage in 20-second intervals of hard work followed by 10-second recovery periods, performed 3 times in quick repetition. The major muscle groups will be explored! Get fit with highintensity interval training! A mat is suggested.

Power Lift Fat Burn with Charissa: Grab medium to heavy weights and prepare to ward off stubborn fat! Heavy weights used in quick, short repetitions increase metabolism and fat oxidation while also promoting bone health and cardiovascular fitness! Get summer fit! Don’t miss this high-intensity, 30minute class! A mat is suggested.

Body Weight: FOCUS | Core Stability with Shannon: Bodyweight and a fitness mat are the props of choice for this total body, strengthening workout! The core is made up of the abdominals, the spine, and the pelvic floor. Attendees will activate the center and learn proper alignment in execution of exercises designed to aid in daily activity. Explore the core!

Total Body Strength with Ashley: Exercises to strengthen the major muscle groups will be explored during this fat-blasting workout! In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15second recovery intervals, participants will utilize medium to heavy weights to achieve muscular endurance and healthy bones.

All-in-1 Conditioning with Ashley: One stop shop? Look no further! A cardiovascular, abdominal and strength-based class fused into 1, this is a total body workout you don’t want to miss!

Intervals of 45 seconds of hard work followed by 15-second cycles of recovery will guide this class. Increase endurance, functionality and overall health with All-In-One Conditioning!

Medium to heavy weights and a mat needed.

Abs Only with Charissa: Transverse Abdominis. Rectus Abdominis. Internal Obliques. External Obliques. Pyramidalis.

These muscles make up the abdominals and can even manifest as a “six pack”! Utilizing bodyweight, participants will execute various exercises that are beneficial in increasing strength and effective in promoting proper posture. ABsolve ABashed COVID weight! This ABridged class is convenient for the busy professional! A mat is suggested.

HITT & ROLL with Shannon: The hallmark of H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training) is repeated, extremely hard bouts of work interspersed with periods of recovery. Participants can expect a total body workout consisting of 30-second bursts of maximum effort, followed by 10-second recovery periods.

Brief periods of Foam Rolling will also be incorporated.

Medium to heavy weights and a foam roller will be utilized.

Functional Fitness: FOCUS | Shoulder Stability with Shannon: Shoulder stability is necessary to throwing, swinging, striking, and lifting. Using light to medium weights, attendees can expect to engage in exercises designed to improve daily functionality and overall quality of life. Don’t shrug it off!

Join this class to start your day!

Banded Body with Charissa: Supercharge the habitual fitness routine with loop bands! Participants should prepare to utilize loop bands on the arms and legs for an upper and lower body challenge alike! In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals, basic exercises will be explored with the added intensity of bands! A mat is suggested.

Cardio Tabata Endurance with Ashley: Perform one exercise for 8 cycles to command this workout! In intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by 10-second recovery cycles, attendees will utilize bodyweight to achieve aerobic and anaerobic exercise benefits! Commit to getting fit! A mat is suggested.

Low-Impact Cardio with Ashley: 30-second intervals of cardio exercise followed by 10-second intervals of rest will guide this heart-pumping class! Exercises like the lateral shuffle, squats, and lunges increase the heart rate without adding undue pressure to the joints. Feel fit, feel good with this approach to cardiovascular training! A mat is optional.

Boxing Burn with Charissa: Roll like a butterfly, sting like a bee! This total body workout is for conditioned to beginner boxers! Engaging in authentic boxing techniques, attendees will move through various boxing sequences that will surely elevate the heart rate and initiate calorie burn! No equipment needed.

Yoga for Athletes: FOCUS | Balance, Flexibility & Strength with Shannon: A Yoga mat and block will be utilized for this special-edition Yoga practice. Designed to propel novice and experienced Yogis through various asanas (poses), mind-body connection will be explored for the ultimate Yoga experience!

Participants will utilize a mat and block(s) during this class.

Tabata Muscle Focus with Ashley: Focusing on 1 major muscle group per round, participants will execute exercises in intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by 10-second intervals of rest. Tabata is a high-intensity interval class designed to achieve maximum fitness benefits in a short amount of time.

This low-impact strength edition of Tabata is an excellent way to tap into maximal fat burn at rest! Grab medium to heavy weights and a mat to join this total body workout!

Step & Strength with Shannon: Participants will need a step and a set of light to heavy weights to get the most out of this 1980s inspired workout! Expect cardiovascular benefits galore!

Begin the week building strength and reconnecting to the spunk of a past fitness flame! No Step experience necessary.

Abs Attack with Charissa: While 6-packs are made mostly in the kitchen, this class is sure to strengthen the abs and get participants closer to their health goals! The ab muscles are important to posture and daily activity. Strong ab muscles help to alleviate or prevent back pain. Using one light to medium weight, participants will engage in 60-second intervals of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals. Mat suggested.

Cardio HIIT Lift with Ashley: 1 light to heavy dumbbell and a mat are all that’s needed to engage in this calorie-blasting class! High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) increases brain health and assists in warding off dementia. In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery, attendees will execute cardiovascular and/or strength exercises that will increase the heart rate and aid in improved overall health. Don’t sit! Get HIIT fit!

Family Flex Jungle Stretch & Flow with Charissa: Can you touch your toes like a gorilla or stretch your back like a cobra?

This interactive stretch class involves stretching the entire body like your favorite jungle friends! Using a fitness mat or towel and your own body weight, prepare to get the stretch you've been longing for! Take an opportunity to unwind with the family and get flexibility fit!

Family Fun Fit Challenge with Charissa: Are YOU the most fit in your family? Tap into the Family Fun Fit Challenge and put your fitness to the test! In intervals of 60 seconds, participants will move through various exercises designed to assess fitness levels from beginner to advanced! Scores will be tallied, family bragging rights are on the line! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bond with family and engage in a family workout together! Participants will need a mat and a sheet of paper and pen or pencil to keep score.

Fun Fitness with Yoyo: Grab a sock or two and let's get ready to exercise, try playful yoga poses, partner activities, jump around and have tons of fun together!! This is a high energy, non-stop fitness class with kids in mind with YOYO! Don’t miss this TYCTWD (Take Your Child to Work Day) special event via Zoom at 3pm on Thursday, April 28th. Register in advance for this class.

Weights + Bands HIIT: FOCUS | Stability with Shannon: Loop bands, light to heavy weights, and a mat are needed to engage in this total body, high-intensity interval workout!

Aimed at increasing strength and stability, attendees will move through timed exercises for cardiovascular benefits and utilize props to achieve a stronger body. Don’t miss a calorie-blasting experience that could energize your weekend!

Total Body Band-it! with Ashley: Using light to strong loop bands, attendees will move through various exercises that are designed to strengthen the body. In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery, participants can expect a high-intensity, calorie-crushing workout! A mat is suggested.

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Interested in Learning How to Sail?

The NIHSA Basic Sailing Course will be offered Tuesdays, thru May 17th from 7pm – 9pm. Visit the NIHSA website for details. The in-class sessions are held virtual via Zoom and the onboard (on the water) sessions are held at Selby Bay on the South River near Edgewater, MD. Participants must be able to provide or arrange for their own transportation to the onboard sessions.

Email the club if you are interested in this course or for more info

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Blood and Platelet Donations Needed!

During this Coronavirus Pandemic the NIH Blood Bank is open Monday thru Friday 7:30am – 4pm for donations by appointment only! -The Donor Center at Fishers Lane is open for platelet and double red cell donations. Please call 301-4961048 to donate blood at main campus and 301-496-4321 to donate platelets or double red cells in Rockville. Thank you for your support during this critical period.

NIH R&W Food Truck Program

Join us Tuesdays - Thursday from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks return April 12th and run thru October. Trucks are expected to begin at Rockledge on Tuesday, April 19th. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus are available on the R&W website and reminders and updates will be sent via the R&W ListServ. The following trucks will participate this year.

2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste.

B-More Mojo: Offering hand crafted gourmet steak burgers.

The R&W Community Market is returning on April 12th! Join us Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10.

The market will take place weather permitting. Social distancing rules (6 feet of space, masks, etc) are to be observed.

The market will has the following participating vendors confirmed: On site: Apple Valley: Apple butter, sauces, jams and seasonal produce.

The Caramel Kettle: Handcrafted popcorn and sweet treats.

Specializing in kettle corn, specialty flavored popcorn, and seasonal treats for special occasions, gifts and every day.

Real Food Real Tasty (bi-weekly): Handcraft marinades and hot sauces providing the taste of home cooking without the effort. All of sauces are made in-season using local farm produce. Sourcing locally increases freshness and flavor, supports the local economy and reduces our carbon footprint.

Serenity Grove Farm: A small, woman owned farm offering vegetables, berries, fruit and herbs Online: Chocolate Moonshine: A variety of fudge and over 40 flavors of Artisan Chocolate Bars. Low sugar, gluten-free, made with Belgian and French chocolates with natural and organic ingredients, including fresh fruits and roasted nuts.

The Chocolatiers Palette: Delicious gourmet fudge and Belgian chocolate. Fudge is preservative, gluten, corn syrup and artificial flavor free.

Randalia Bee Hives: Local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore.

Catalyst Hot Dog: Is bringing the Jersey Dog to NIH. Enjoy all-beef or vegan dogs with a variety of toppings.

Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”

Corned Beef King: Dishes are beautifully garnished, piled high, always fresh, and thoughtfully crafted!

Diner on the Go: Putting a fresh spin on comfort food with freshly prepared, choicely shopped fresh meats, veggies and fruit with a wide variety of flavors.

Firehouse Subs: A variety of hot specialty subs Fireman’s Café: Soul food and seafood. Home of the Shrab!

Hardy’s BBQ: Puts in the time and care to ensure that you get world class BBQ. Come hungry. You'll need plenty of room to taste all of our overflowing list of options.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s historic restaurant and crab house offers great tasting seafood from their truck.

Kam & 46: Serving local Hawaii and Filipino fare. Modern take with nostalgic feels.

Mardi Gras Tyme: Specializing in New Orleans style foods red beans, gumbo, jambalaya, fried turkeys and sno balls.

Money Muscle BBQ: Providing delicious BBQ using highquality ingredients, making finger-licking good food and making sure every guest gets the BBQ of their dreams!

New Gourmet Delight: Offers a wide variety of panini-style sandwiches...with a twist PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.

Pop-Up Poutine: Authentic Montreal poutine (fries, curds and vegetarian and gluten-free sauce), smoked meat sandwiches and sweet and savory pastries. Dishes crafted with high quality ingredients and providing a food experience like no other.

Traditional Authentic Mexican Food: Serving up traditional authentic Mexican food the way it should be with flavor and quality in every single order and offering a variety of meat, vegetarian and vegan options.

Trini Vybez: Preservative free Trinidadian food with unadulterated methods to traditional cooking.

Two Smooth Dudes: Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck serves gourmet tater tots, wraps, salads, and pineapple smoothies!

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R&W Fitness Locations Re-Opening

The NIH Recreation & Welfare Fitness and Wellness Program Fitness Centers are re-opening at Rockledge and Bldg. 53 on Tuesday, April 19th. Both facilities will now be accessible 24 hours a day and staffed by R&W Fitness Staff during daytime hours. Access to facilities will require NIH badge access and will require 24 - 48 hours for badge processing. Membership will be available for purchase online beginning the week of April 11th with a special return to the workplace offer of ½ off the start-up fee. The Bayview (BRC) facility will reopen in May and Bldg. 31 will reopen upon completion of the men’s and women’s locker room renovation project.

New NIH Fitness Challenge Begins May 1st

The NIH R&W Fitness and Wellness Program, in association with the NIH Division of Amenities and Transportation Services and Kaiser Permanente, will be hosting a new fitness challenge starting May 2nd. Registration will open on April 18th.

Are you as active as you would like to be? Do you get the daily physical activity you know you need? Would you like to achieve more and get greater results from a program designed to jumpstart your physical fitness? Then look no further. 10K a Day is exactly what you’re looking for. With the 10K a Day Challenge, you will: • Boost your step count by an average of 6,000 extra steps per day • Get credit for other fitness activities you build into your daily routine

• Develop well-being habits which will last long after the challenge ends

The 10K a Day challenge provides you an opportunity to make positive changes that improve your overall wellbeing. While walking is the main feature of the challenge, jogging, biking, swimming, team sports, yoga, and strength training are just some of the additional ways you can make healthy, lifechanging strides. And best of all, activities like these count towards your daily step total. The higher your step total, the further up the leaderboard you ascend. Will you be at the top spot at the end the 6-week challenge? You’ll get there one step at a time.

Watch the Participant video for a better understanding of how 10K a Day may just be the motivation you need. Registration begins April 18th and you will accumulate steps from May 2nd thru June 12th. Encourage your co-workers to form a team and compete both on an individual and team level. Prizes will be awarded at the ‘finish line’ so don’t miss out! Movement leads to improvement and 10K a Day is just the beginning.

Important Dates:    

Registration starts…Monday, April 18th Challenge officially begins…Monday, May 2nd Registration ends…Friday, May 16th Challenge ends…Sunday, June 12th

*Feds Get Fit and the 10K a Day challenge is brought to you

by Kaiser Permanente, NIH DATS and the NIH R&W. You do not have to be a member of Kaiser Permanente or the R&W to participate.

Seeking New NIH R&W Board Members

The NIH R&W is looking for new board members. Do you have an interest in helping your employee morale association grow?

Bring your thoughts and fresh ideas to board meetings and help the NIH R&W Association reach new levels. New members would be required to participate in bi-monthly meetings of up to one hour, provide ideas to improve the R&W, assist in growing the R&W’s presence throughout NIH and build R&W membership. Learn more about R&W online or contact David Browne for more info.

Re-Opening of NIH R&W Retail Operations

The NIH R&W retail store in Bldg. 31 plans to re-open by midMay 2022. We appreciate your patience as we begin our return to work as well. Customers wishing to purchase items can do so online or by scheduling an appointment Tuesdays – Thursdays in April and early-May with David Browne.

NIH Philharmonia Concert May 7th

The NIH Philharmonia, under the direction of Dr. Nancia D'Alimonte, presents “Homage to the Past” May 7th 7:30pm. The orchestra program includes works by Vaughn Williams and Respighi. The free concerts will take place at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Rockville, MD. Masks required. www.nihphil.org

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Order Your Business Cards Thru R&W

The R&W offers business cards produced by AAA Color Card Company, who has provided quality business cards for government and military employees since 1976. Order online and have them mailed directly to you. Prices start at $40.

Are You Looking to Save Some Money?

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) was founded in 1936 and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto insurance coverage for over 15 million policy holders. NIH R&W Members could save even more on auto insurance with a special discount from GEICO. Go to the special GEICO R&W discount page to see how much more you could save today!

Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly

Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased thru Enterprise Vanpool. The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday - Friday. Fulltime NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments thru the Enterprise portal each month. If interested contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113.

Openings available in the Owings Mill vanpool. Pick-up at 5:30am from Owings Mills Metro Station (10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117). Van drops off anywhere in the Fishers Lane, Executive Blvd., White Flint area. Van leaves for home at 3:30pm. If interested contact Keith Savage at 301-451-1967.

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Every single day, we’re focused on making sure you love where you live. As an NIH employee participating in our Preferred Employer Program, you'll have the comfort of knowing that your housing is being provided by a company that has enjoyed a reputation for providing high-quality apartment living experiences since 1947. Our goal is to ensure that each resident feels welcomed and is proud to call an Aldon community home.

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NIH Sailing Association

The NIH Sailing Association is one of the R&W activity clubs.

Membership is open to NIH (and NOAA) employees, patients, contractors and their families. The Club’s main activity is sailing five Flying Scots, which are owned by the club and maintained in slips south of Annapolis, MD on the South River. Meetings are held each month and are open to all club members. Yearly Membership dues vary according to level of participation.

Members qualify to charter club boats by completing the NIHSA Introduction to Sailing course and/or demonstrating their competence in a comprehensive checkout sail. The NIHSA provides many opportunities for Club members to get together.

Visit the NIHSA website for more details.

R&W Fitness Centers Re-Opening April 19th See page 8 for details.

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Attractions Discounts Across the US

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There’s nothing like seeing a stage performance live and in person. Want to see a Broadway play? We’ve got you covered! Tickets are available for Aladdin and The Lion King with more returning soon. See Hamilton as the cast tours the nation. If you’re heading to Vegas take in a different show for every night of the week. Whether you’re looking for Family Friendly, Concert, Comedy, Cirque du Soleil or Magic you’ll find something you want to see. Discounts vary by show!

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Did you know that you can purchase tickets to most Sporting Events thru TicketsAtWork? This summer you can catch a baseball game across America or watch golf’s finest face-off in the Ryder Cup. You can do any of these and more. Discounts vary!

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Sailing Association

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Carowinds delivers fun that’s impossible to forget. Featuring live entertainment, exciting special events and the tastiest Southern cuisine around, Carowinds has everything you need to make lifelong memories. Giggle with little ones at the antics of Snoopy and the PEANUTS™ gang, grab a friend and scream out loud on spine-tingling thrill rides or on one of 14 rollercoasters and get completely soaked at Carolina Harbor.

Throughout this year’s “Seasons of Fun,” guests will discover enchanting décor, special merchandise, delectable treats, and new entertainment experiences throughout the park. Among the new events planned for 2022 are the State Line Celebration (April 9th - May 8th) and Grand Carnivale (June 25th - July 10th).

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This year Disney World will debut a variety of new rides and attractions including Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (March), Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Summer), Epcot Festivals, Magic Kingdom Seasonal Events, Roundup Rodeo BBQ/ Jessie’s Trading Post (TBD), Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire (TBD), Finding Nemo The Musical (TBD) and Return Of Fantasmic (TBD). Save up to $80!

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Discounted H&R Block Tax Services Thru April 10th

Virtual Personal Training offered

by NIH R&W Fitness & Wellbeing Program!

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Strength & Stability – Focus: Lower Body – 6am

Special Pricing on Tax

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Oblique Challenge – 12pm

Spring Fever Tabata - 6am

R&W Memberships – Buy at R&W stores or online for $9 a year.

New Fitness Challenge Begins May 1st.

Registration opens today.

Total Body Strength – 12pm

Abs Only – 12:15pm

Food Trucks and Community Market Return Kickboxing Basics – 12:15pm

HITT & Roll – 6am

Saturday

Purchase NIH clothing and more online.

Functional Fitness – Focus: Shoulder Stability – 6am Power Lift Fat Burn – 12:15pm

Yoga Strength – 6am

Friday

NIH Fitness Facilities at Rockledge & Bldg. 53 Re-open today!

Banded Body – 12:15pm

Body Weight – Focus: Core Stability – 6am Core Mobility – 12pm

Bodyweight Blitz – 12:15pm

Financial Webinar: Retirement Risks and How to Overcome Them – 12pm

Low-Impact Cardio – 12pm

Step & Strength 6am

Abs Attack – 12:15pm

Cardio Tabata Endurance – 12pm

Cardio HIIT Lift – 12pm

All-in-1 Conditioning – 12pm

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Yoga for Athletes – Focus: Balance, Flexibility & Strength – 6am Boxing Burn – 12:15pm

Tabata Muscle Focus – 12pm

TYCTWD – Family Flex, Jungle Stretch & Flow – 8:30am

Weights + Bands HIIT – Focus: Stability – 6am

Family Fun Fit Challenge – 12:15pm Fun Fitness – 3pm

Total Body Bandit! – 12pm

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