July 2020 NIH R&W Newsletter

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Virtual Fit for YOU Descriptions All fitness levels welcome

Yoga Strong with Shannon: Find strength in this Yoga practice that focuses on building balance and stability and consistent pranayama (breath awareness and control). No weights needed.

Circuit Circus with Charissa: This is not your conventional fitness class! Combine elements of Pilates, Yoga, Functional Fitness, Gymnastics, Bootcamp and Calisthenics during this 30min total body workout! Using your body weight, prepare to focus on alignment, technique, precision and control while moving thru various movement combinations. Don’t miss this moderate to strong intensity class for the consistently active!

Target Tabata (Lower Body) with Ashley: It’s all about the hips and legs in this 30-min moderate-to-high intensity interval class!

Using your own bodyweight, push thru 20-sec intervals of hard work followed by 10-sec of recovery! This strength-based workout will include the use of weights though weights are not necessary.

Strong & Stable with Shannon: With a focus on proper posture and alignment, revisit common functional movements to find efficacy in your approach to fitness. This total body strength and stability class includes weights.

Core on the Floor with Charissa: It’s a 30-min trunk explosion!

The mantra is “Strong core, strong body”! Think of this class as a detox of the center. Move thru exercises that help to “flush” the gut and strengthen the body from the inside out! From the tailbone to the base of the head, this core-focused class will challenge beginners to seasoned fitness vets!

Target Tabata (Upper Body) with Ashley: Finish out the work week with this 30-min upper body class! Strengthen the abdominals, chest, back, and arms with 20-sec intervals of hard work, followed by 10-sec of recovery.

HIIT Heat with Shannon: High Intensity Interval Training consists of intense exercises performed in short bursts, followed by a short recovery rest period. Class combines cardiovascular and strength movements for a total body workout! Hand weights used.

Hilo-Lo Sculpt Combo with Charissa: Rewind to the days of jazz and freestyle movement cardio fused with bodyweight strengthening cardio movement! Think Richard Simmons meets Jane Fonda! No equipment is necessary as you grapevine and grunt through this fun + calorie-blasting class!

Express Cardio with Ashley: Engage in cardiovascular intervals of 30-sec strong and 10-sec off (recovery)! Using your bodyweight, you will move thru short cycles of moderate-to-strong intensity movement followed by short breaks. No hand weights.

Functional Fitness with Shannon: Functional movement consists of the combination of muscles and joints required to complete daily tasks. This class will focus on functional skills to improve mindbody connection. Weights will be used Barre Basics with Charissa: Lengthen and strengthen the body during this 30-min express ballet fitness inspired class! Learn 1st, 2nd and 3rd position arm and leg exercises that encourage proper posture and hip/core health. This low-to-moderate impact class will challenge muscles that you likely often ignore!

Express Bootcamp with Ashley: Push-ups! Sit-ups! Mountclimbers and more! Go back to “basic training” with this total-body fitness challenge! Cardiovascular movements and bodyweight movements will be explored during this 30-min class. No hand weights necessary.

Coast to Coast Fitness Challenge Registration Now Open

Put on your bell-bottoms, grab your favorite cassettes, and pack the Polaroid® for a fun-filled, nostalgic journey to some of America’s most popular out-of-the-way places. NIH, is participating in Coast to Coast, a fun and invigorating fitness and walking challenge available to all NIH employees sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.

The challenge starts July 21 . You will be whisked-away on a virtual shore-to-shore tour. Coast to Coast will take you across this great land of ours, stopping at amazing attractions with postcard-perfect vintage and modern images, plus “bet-youdidn’t-know” descriptions. Each day you’ll visit a new attraction, earning points and “road signs” as you record exercise minutes or steps.

To make this exciting challenge even easier, you can link your own personal tracking device (Fitbit, Garman, etc.) with the Coast to Coast website or mobile app. Your step count will automatically update daily to help you keep pace with the competition and keep track of your personal goals.

Speaking of competition, you won’t be alone on your Coast to Coast journey. You will be “competing” with other NIH employees in a race to earn the most points. But wait! There’s more! You can also choose to team-up with 3 or 4 other coworkers for a friendly and exciting team competition, even if you’re social distancing.

Get ready to move toward a healthier you register today! https://fedsgetfitmas.coasttocoastwellness.com/#/welcome The challenge officially runs July 21st – August 31st.

Want to learn more? Watch this short video…Participant Video

2020 Mobile Mammography Screening

The NIH R&W is working with GW Mammovan to reschedule our 2020 Mobile Mammography schedule. The offering of these screenings this year will depend on the reopening of NIH to employees as well as how the current pandemic continues.

The GW Mammovan will be taking all safety precautions to keep those being screened safe. Look for an update schedule to come in July or August on the R&W website or in the August R&W Newsletter.

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Get the latest on all things R&W related delivered to your inbox. Be the first to hear about upcoming events, R&W store specials, travel opportunities, special ticket offers, early bird offers and much more. Everyone is welcome to join, and membership is not required to receive the listserv emails. Just provide your name and email and the info will begin to flow.

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The NIH R&W has an all-new online shop.

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Shop at R&W from Home

As we all continue to transition to this new normal the R&W now offers NIH branded merchandise, normally found in the Bldg. 31 R&W store, thru it’s website. Clothing, jewelry, gifts and more, with or without the NIH name, is available. These items make great gifts for loved ones or for those that have left NIH but want a memento of their time working at NIH.

Local Restaurant Directory On Govemployee.com

Support local businesses on the R&W’s Local Restaurant Directory! Some of these local restaurants around the Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Rockville areas offer discounts to employees and promote specials at their locations. Restaurants include Dog Haus Bethesda and Kentlands, Baronessa Italian Restaurant, Hanaro Sushi, Bethesda Curry Kitchen, Guardado’s Restaurant, Domino’s Pizza (St. Elmo’s Ave.) Kiin Imm Thai Restaurant, Sushi Damo Rockville.

FedAdvantage

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Feds Feed Families Campaign Runs Thru July 31

This year's campaign will conclude on July 31st. You can donate online to any food bank or food pantry of your choosing, and there are several ways you can give including ordering groceries online to be delivered directly to your preferred organization. For more info on how to donate, visit the campaign website.

Upcoming R&W Events Cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the NIH Institute Relay has been cancelled for 2020. We look forward to hosting this event and others in 2021.

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 $38.

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Sunday

Monday Virtual Personal Training offered

by NIH R&W Fitness & Wellbeing Program!

See page 4.

Support Local Businesses.

See page 7 for a list of businesses that you can help.

Freedom Fit HIIT – 8am

Tuesday New R&W Online Shopping!

More items coming soon!

Abs, Glutes and Back - 12pm

Wednesday

Thursday

Total Body HIIT – 12pm

Strong & Stable:– 8am

Friday

Tabata Cardio + Strength – 12pm

Boxing Breakout!

– 12pm

Towel Fitness 12pm

Fitness Functionality – 8am

Tabata Cardio – 12pm

Rhythm Sculpt – 12pm

Yoga Strong – 8am

Circuit Circus – 12pm

Target Tabata (Lower Body) – 12pm

Strong & Stable –

8am

Target Tabata (Upper Body) – 12pm Discount Insurance through R&W. See page 5.

Core on the Floor – 12pm

HIIT Heat – 8am

HiLo – Lo Sculpt Combo – 12pm

Express Cardio – 12pm

Functional Fitness – 8am Barre Basics – 12pm

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

Saturday

TBD – 8am

TBD – 12pm

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TBD – 8am TBD – 12pm

Express Bootcamp – 12pm

TBD – 12pm

Schedule your appointment at the NIH Blood Bank 301-496-1048!