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“Fitness for You” June 2025

Virtual & In-Person Fitness

Descriptions:

All levels are welcome!

Monday, June 2nd

6:00am Functional Fitness - Focus: Knee Safety with Shannon: Learn proper form and alignment to perform daily activities like squatting, lunging and lifting. Using light to heavy weights and a mat, engage in repetition-based strength exercises benefitting the knees and surrounding muscles.

Tuesday, June 3rd

12:15pm Total Body Sculpt with Charissa: Muscle oxidizes fat! Get toned with strength training! Using light to heavy weights, participants will perform exercises in repetitions of 8. A class designed to supercharge fat loss, prepare to work to exhaustion! A mat will also be utilized.

1:00pm Treadmill Trek with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm, 220-B: Go the distance with treadmill training! Learn proper alignment spatially for walking, jogging and hiking while challenging the cardio system! This class crushes calories and the recommended amount of daily cardio.

Wednesday, June 4th

8:00am Core on the Floor with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Exercise is like a fountain of youth! For reps of 8, participants will utilize a mat and hand weights to perform exercises designed to strengthen and sculpt the trunk. The core is integral to movement and should be challenged! Bring a mat or one will be provided!

12:00pm Tabata Bootcamp with Ashley: Tabata is highintensity interval training that delivers max health and fitness benefits in a minimal amount of time. Perform each exercise in a 20-second interval of hard work followed by a 10-second recovery interval. Mat needed.

Thursday, June 5th

1:00pm Total Body Stretch with Charissa: Rejuvenate and restore the muscles and joints! Using a fitness mat, participants perform stretches that are designed to enhance the flexibility and mobility of muscles and joints for daily activity. Whether tightness, pain or general discomfort, stretching can help!

Friday, June 6th

6:00am Summer Strength with Shannon: Release toxins and shed unwanted pounds! Strength training induces fat oxidation for up to 72 hours after a workout! Using moderate to heavy weights, participants are guided thru repetition-based exercises designed to strengthen major and minor muscle groups

12:00pm Tabata Mobility + Sculpt with Ashley: Tap into balance training! While upright, participants will engage in 20second intervals of work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery. The ability to balance for at least 20 seconds without falling is a sign of physical activity readiness. A mat and a pair of moderate to heavy weight dumbbells will be utilized.

Monday, June 9th

6:00am Yoga Strong with Shannon: It’s a fusion of Yoga and strength training! This non-traditional practice involves adding light to heavy weights to Hatha-based asanas (poses). With a focus on proper posture and alignment in each pose along with breath control, students find spatial awareness and connect the mind, body, and spirit. A Yoga mat is suggested.

Tuesday, June 10th

12:15pm Obstacle Course with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B: Move through a basic obstacle course designed to push participants to exhaustion. This fat-blasting, calorie-smashing class is just in time for Summer!

1:00pm Abs + Glutes with Charissa: Get sculpted and strong, front to back! Both the ab and glute muscles support the spine. Using very light hand weights and a mat, participants perform exercises in repetitions of 8 for 2 rounds.

Wednesday, June 11th

12:00pm Low- Impact Cardio + Abs with Ashley: Improve cardio health and ab strength! For intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-seconds recovery, engage in exercises increasing endurance of the heart and abdomen. Mat suggested.

1:00pm Functional Training with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Learn proper form and alignment for daily activities! This rigorous, low-impact class provides coaching on how to move in space in response to the demands of life. Instructions on breath control will also be explored.

3:00pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest – Slowing Down with Allison: Summer Solstice is just around the corner, marking the halfway point for 2025! As the days grow longer, we often find ourselves busier than ever with work deadlines, graduations, and summer vacation plans. As the summer heat brews, take some time to slow down and catch your breath with the practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga nidra (meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state. Participation Link

Thursday, June 12th

1:00pm Swiss Ball + Wall Stretch with Charissa: Experience stretching bliss! Increase muscle and joint range of motion and traction in each stretch by using a 35cm-75cm resistance ball and a wall! Guided by controlled breathing and a focus on proper alignment and posture, participants leave feeling rejuvenated! Fitness mat suggested.

Friday, June 13th

6:00am Core Training on the Floor with Shannon: Using bodyweight and a mat, engage in repetition-based exercises designed to tighten and tone the trunk. Performing core exercises on the floor provides greater opportunity for everyone, the solid foundation promotes proper form and alignment, and the body is less dependent on other muscles groups to overcompensate where weakness exists.

12:00pm Mini-Band Abs & Glutes with Ashley: Grab moderate to difficult loop bands to join this ab and glute challenge! Exercises involves a 45-second interval of work followed by a 15-second interval of recovery. While bands are optional, the added resistance increases workout intensity, resulting in greater fat oxidation! Fitness mat suggested.

Monday, June 16th

6:00am Strong & Stable with Shannon: When the body is strong and stable, quality of life increases! Improve overall health with strength training and learn how to properly move in space. Be coached on correct posture and alignment while using moderate to heavy hand weights to engage in rep-based stability exercises. Mat suggested.

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12:15pm Circuit Challenge with Charissa (In-Person Only)

Bldg. 53: Move through a high-intensity interval circuit that is sure to induce a sweat! For intervals of 30 seconds, followed by 15-second cycles of recovery, participants engage in strength, cardio and core exercises for a total body workout experience!

Tuesday, June 17th

12:15pm Flow Stretch with Charissa (In-Person Only)

RKL II Rm. 220-B: Fluidly move through various stretches for total body stress relief! Attendees can expect gentle stretching performed in a slow flow, guided by breath control and proper positioning in space. Improve flexibility, muscle and joint range of motion, and overall health with this experience!

1:00pm Core on the Floor with Charissa: The core or trunk is the center of the body. By strengthening the core, the whole being benefits! Using bodyweight and light hand weights, participants move thru various exercises performed for 2 rounds of 8. Prepare to work to exhaustion! A fitness mat is suggested.

Wednesday, June 18th

8:00am Yoga 4 Athletes with Shannon (In-Person Only)

Bldg. 53: Increase strength and flexibility, along with muscle and joint range of motion! Using one’s own body weight, engage in Hatha-based poses sequenced with athletes and fitness enthusiasts in mind! Breath control and correct alignment are coached so attendees receive max health benefits.

12pm Total Body Tabata with Ashley: Train to achieve results! High-intensity exertion in repeated intervals with minimal recovery time yields improved health and fitness. Participants will perform exercises in 20-second bursts of hard work, followed by 10-second cycles of recovery. A mat and a pair of moderate to heavy weight dumbbells are needed.

Friday, June 20th

6:00am Yoga for Athletes with Shannon: It’s an unconventional Yoga practice for fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike! Improve flexibility and muscle and joints range of motion for better performance and overall health! Using a Yoga mat, strap, and Yoga block, prepare to engage in asanas (poses) that connect the mind, body and spirit.

12:00pm Transverse + Rectus Abdominis with Ashley: Strong ab muscles help encourage proper posture, aid in supporting the spine and can help eliminate back pain. For 45 seconds of work followed by a 15-second recovery interval, participants will perform exercises that strengthen the abs. The only equipment needed to join is a fitness mat!

Monday, June 23rd

6:00am Lower Body Build with Shannon: Build bones that stand the test of time! This repetition-based strength class involves using light to heavy dumbbells to perform exercises for the glutes, hips, legs and feet. The instructor will focus on proper form and alignment of the lower body spatially, which will improve quality of life and reduce injuries. Commit to being fit!

Tuesday, June 24th

12:15pm Indoor Cycling with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B: It’s the low-impact, high-intensity workout that crushes fitness goals and calories! Whether hills, flat roads or somewhere in-between, there’s no terrain that will be unseen! This ride will surely induce a sweat!

1:00pm Upper Body Sculpt with Charissa: Redefine the upper body! Using light to heavy weights, attendees will activate the muscles of the neck, shoulders, chest, back and abdomen. Exercises that lengthen and strengthen the upper body will be performed! It’s a sculpting experience not to miss! A mat is suggested. All levels are welcome.

Wednesday, June 25th

12:00pm 360 Circuit with Ashley: It’s time for a revolution! This circuit workout involves performing strength exercises for 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second cycles of recovery. Using a mat and a pair of moderate to heavy weight dumbbells, participants will engage all the major and minor muscle groups for a total body experience! Get with it!

12:15pm Circuit 360 with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Activate the major and minor muscle groups with this total body workout! Using body weight, machines and other props, participants will move through exercises in 60-second intervals, designed to strengthen and tone from head to toe! Attendees should come prepared to sweat!

3:00pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest – Create Stillness to Breathe More Fully with Allison: Summer Solstice is just around the corner, marking the halfway point for 2025! As the days grow longer, we often find ourselves busier than ever with work deadlines, graduations, and summer vacation plans. As the summer heat brews, take some time to slow down and catch your breath with the practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga nidra ("nidra" meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state. Participation Link

Thursday, June 26th

1:00pm Chair + Ball Stretch with Charissa: It’s the stretch experience that rejuvenates the body! Using a 55cm to 75cm resistance ball, participants will engage in soothing stretches to relieve tension and stress in the muscles and joints. A stationary chair and Swiss ball are recommended to achieve maximal benefits of the class. This all-levels class is one not to miss!

Friday, June 27th

6:00am Balanced Body with Shannon: The ability to maintain balance is a sign of physical activity readiness! Simply put, if one cannot balance, one is not fit. Using a body bar or chair and a mat, attendees will move through exercises that challenge the body’s stability and mobility. It’s a low-impact, repetition-based class for all levels! Get on a good foot!

12:00pm Muscle-Focused Tabata with Ashley: Oxidize fat at rest! The high-intensity, 20-second bursts of hard work known to Tabata, followed by the 10-second cycles of recovery, boast maximal health benefits in a short amount of time. Using a pair of moderate to heavy dumbbells, participants can expect to perform exercises in succession for at least 4 rounds. Go into the weekend strong!

Monday, June 30th

6:00am Yoga Flow with Shannon: Ease into the work week with a slow, breath-fueled Vinyasa practice. Using a Yoga block and mat, participants will move through various asanas (poses) that are designed to connect the mind, body and spirit. Prepare to open the body while increasing flexibility and joint and muscle range of motion.

Camp Fantastic BBQ is June 10th

Gather up your friends and co-workers and come over to the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ! Join us Tuesday, June 10th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am - 2pm as we raise money to give children with cancer a summer experience to remember. The afternoon will be filled with great food, our weekly Community Market, a mini-vendor fair and more. The first 250 people to visit the Contemporaries table will receive a free ticket for a FREE scoop of ice cream from Bruster’s Ice Cream. Don’t forget to purchase your T-Shirts commemorating the BBQ at the BBQ, in the Bldg. 31 R&W Gift Shop or online. Shirts are $10 and all proceeds go to the Camp.

FOOD: Hardy’s BBQ, Sides BBQ, Kaziville and Bruster’s Ice Cream.

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS: T-Shirts commemorating the BBQ will be sold for $10 to raise fund for the Camp.

SPONSORS: 8001 Woodmont, American Benefits Exchange, Awnings by Lednor Home Solutions, Cecil, Contemporaries, Cornerstone GC, Double Tree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, Flats at Bethesda Avenue, FedAdvantage, Gaithersburg Dental Care, Goldfish Swim School, Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel, Kaiser Permanente, Next Level Rentals & Realty, NIH Blood Bank, NIH Federal Credit Union, NIH Recreation & Welfare Association and Southern Management.

Purchase your meal directly from the food trucks. A percentage of all food sales and all proceeds from t-shirt sales go to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program. Be a part of the event, bring your coworkers and make a difference in a child’s life!

R&W Annual Meeting – June 18th

The R&W will hold its Annual Meeting from 12pm – 1pm on June 18th. This year’s meeting will be held virtually Learn more about the R&W and the Employee Services we provide to the NIH community, join the board if you desire and share your suggestions regarding what you’d like to see from the R&W in 2025-2026! Join us as we plan for another year!

Special Love/Camp Fantastic

Camp Fantastic is Special Love’s hallmark week-long camp for children ages 7 to 17 who’ve received cancer treatment within the past three years. The magic of Camp Fantastic is best described by one of our young campers: “Camp made everything bad feel good again.” Medical care is provided onsite so campers can focus on a fun-filled week of swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, marshmallow roasting, campfire singing, pillow fighting – everything a child without cancer enjoys at a traditional camp! By the end of the week, the oncetimid troupe of pediatric cancer patients have built a bond so strong that cancer doesn’t stand a chance against it. Teens have exclusive lodging and programming and 16 and 17-year-olds can participate in the LIT (leaders in training) group. For more information about Special Love visit their website

Safety, Health and Wellness Day

Tuesday, June 10th - 10:30am – 1:30pm Bldg. 10 South Lobby

Men’s Health Webinar

The NIH Wellness Program in coordination with Kaiser Permanente will be hosting a Men’s Health Webinar on Tuesday, June 17th from 12pm – 1pm. Learn screening guidelines and ways to reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, and the most common cancers for males. Register today!

NIH Fall Research Festival September 9th – 12th

The NIH Research Festival will take place in Bldg. 10 from Tuesday, September 9th – Friday, September 12th The festival will begin Tuesday with the NIH Resources Information Fair will take place in the South Lobby and Poster Sessions take place on the FAES Terrace. On Wednesday scientific vendors will be in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10 and Thursday and Friday they will be in the South Lobby and the FAES Terrace. There is expected to be over 150 vendors in total. There will also be a variety informational workshops hosted by scientific vendors throughout the Fair. Food trucks will also be in Lot 10H selling lunches every day and the NIH Community will take place on the South Lawn on Tuesday. For a complete list of events including other workshops, lectures and poster sessions, visit the Research Festival website

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. 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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NIH R&W Food Truck Program

Join us select days from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks will run thru November 21st. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website.

Truck schedule is as follows:

Thru November 21st – Monday - Friday – 4 trucks

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

Arepateca – Where classics meet global flavors in every gluten-free bite.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades.

Ben & Jerry’s: Serving ice cream and floats.

B Dub’s Island Soul: Where tastebuds meet paradise. Offering delicious Caribbean and soul food

BBQ & Tech: That Good BBQ with a Jamaican Flair

Catalyst Hot Dog: Bringing the Jersey Dog to NIH. Enjoy allbeef 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.”

Clayboy’s Shave Ice: Serving the traditional and delicious Hawaiian shave ice, using filtered water for ice, cane sugar syrups, and the same method of crafting shave-ice popularized on the Hawaiian islands.

Grub Rockstar: Enhancing classic American Comfort dishes for all DC food lovers using only premium ingredients.

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.

Himalayan Soul Foods: Serving Himalayan food ‘momos’ (dumplings), Tibetan bread and lentil burgers.

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.

Kaziville: Home for good eats with hotdogs, vegan dogs, sausages, chili and more.

Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food

Little Lady Grill: Latin fusion grilled goodies.

Malia’s Kitchen: Serving the best homestyle soul food

Mineiro: Brazilian-American kitchen bringing traditional flavors with a modern twist to Greater DC

M.R. Cheesecakes: Small batch Artisan pure Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices. PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.

Quinn’s Ice specializes in lactose-free soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, Belgian waffle sundaes and more.

Rice Around the World: Get ready to embark on a flavorpacked journey with as you savor the best rice bowl creations from around the globe!

Sambal Truck: Serving Indonesian street food

Sides BBQ: Special ingredients delivered with exceptional service. Crafting memories with flavor and smoke.

Silver & Sons BBQ: Chef-driven, house-made BBQ with bold flavors inspired by Mediterranean, Jewish, & American traditions.

Tacos R Us and More: Providing the best tacos, birria, burritos, quesadillas in the DMV area!

Tasty Empanadas: Fresh, handmade empanadas with bold, authentic flavors and a little piece of Paraguay.

The Birria Beat: Specializing in birria tacos, dedicated to serving up the traditional flavors of Mexico with a modern twist.

Timber Pizza: Artisan wood-fired pizzas, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

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

Trippy Tacos: Specializes in fresh corn tortillas. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, nachos

The R&W Community Market takes place on Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 or in the South Lobby, depending on weather The market consists of the following vendors:

Apple Valley has a variety of seasonal produce including apples, onions and potatoes, apple cider, apple sauces, pecans and jams.

Colonial Kettle Corn: Continues a 200+ year tradition making each batch in a specially designed kettle ensuring each kernel has a slightly sweet and salty flavor. Using new techniques and centuries-old recipe makes specialty popcorn unlike any other.

Great Harvest Bread Company: Purchase a variety of fresh baked breads, including gluten-free, brownies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, biscotti, dog treats and more.

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.

Suka Nuts: Nothing beats the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors found in their handcrafted delights. Choose from a variety of nuts, breads, butters, brittles and more.

Jewelry and Craft Vendors: A variety of jewelry and craft vendors will rotate throughout the market.

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