May 2020 NIH R&W Newsletter

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Virtual Fit for YOU Descriptions All fitness levels welcome

Yoga Sculpt with Shannon: Not your average Yoga class!

Combines resistance training using hand weights or other weight items at home with breath-work and Yoga asanas (poses). A total body workout with an emphasis on breath! (No experience needed) Functional Fun with Charissa: You think you are functionally fit? This approach to daily movement is made fun with props such as plates or trays, wine glasses and forks and spoons. Activating every muscle group, focus will be on proper alignment in daily functional movement and activities.

Chair Tabata with Ashley: Get a stable chair and prepare to move through Tabata intervals of strength and cardio during this 30minute class! Low-to-moderate intensity.

Strong & Stable, Focus - Hip Stability with Shannon: Hips are integral to movement. This edition of “Strong and Stable” focuses on proper alignment of the hips and incorporates exercises to strengthen the hips as well as the rest of the core and body. Get prepared to put your hips into it!

Limb Layering + Stretch with Charissa: Class is designed to work your limbs, using your own bodyweight, to near exhaustion!

By varying the repetitions with the same exercise, prepare for high caloric expenditure...which means you’ll sweat! The major and minor muscle groups will be explored for a total body workout!

Cardio Explosion with Ashley: Back at it with a cardiovascular workout to catapult you into the weekend! We at NIH know that energy begets more energy...and no better way to close the work week than with a “shot” of cardio on the rocks! Strengthen the bones and the heart as a result of cardiovascular exercise...amongst other health benefits! Moderate to high intensity.

HIIT It! with Shannon: Start your week with strong productivity!

“HIIT” involves high-intensity interval exercise followed by short recovery. Hand weights may be used. Engage and activate every major muscle group in this total-body approach to fitness!

Get It On the Floor! (Guts + Glutes Edition) with Charissa: Moving from standing to the floor in intervals, this gluteus and abdominal focus of fitness workload will fire up fat cells and begin to tone your rear and the most stubborn love handles! All muscle groups involved, grab a friend and prepare to get it on the floor!

Total Body Utensil Utopia with Ashley: Hand Towel and Paper Plate Edition Paper plates and/or a hand towel will be used as props to enhance the intensity of this cardiovascular and strength class!

Triple Extension with Shannon: A functional fitness class focusing on proper alignment of the knees, hips and ankles for safety and efficacy in daily movement of the body. Low to moderate impact.

Desk Finesse + Destress with Charissa: Don’t think that you could get a great workout at your desk? Join this non-stop cadenced class that can be done at the desk! A focus on the major muscle groups, prepare to stay physically and mentally strong and healthy with this breath-based approach to desk fitness!

Power of the Pyramid, Power of 10 Edition with Ashley: In the pyramid, the option is to build up, or descend. In this class, the heart rate will ascend, with mid-to-strong intervals of workload, followed by descending to short recovery. With repetitions of 10 that increase in intensity, the heart temporarily works harder, resulting in increased blood flow and capacity of the heart, after coming off the rest period. Take on this total body workout to energize every cell in preparation for the weekend!

2020 Mobile Mammography Screening

The George Washington Breast Cancer Center will make four visits to NIH for our 2020 Mammography Screening. All NIH employees, their families, contractors, visiting scientists and others associated with NIH are eligible to participate.

The screening dates are as follows: Thursday, July 23rd – Bldg. 45 Wednesday, September 23rd – Bldg. 45 Thursday, November 5th – Bldg. 10 Lot 10H The van will be on-site from 9:30am - 3:30pm taking prescheduled appointments. Reservations can be made no more than 1-month prior of screening date. There is a minimum requirement of 15 participants for the screenings to take place and a maximum of 25 per date. Each screening is conducted by a female technologist, and a board-certified radiologist specializing in mammography will interpret the images.

Appointments should take approximately 20 minutes. Most insurance companies will cover the cost (approx. $350) of the screening. To see if your insurance is accepted or to make an appointment, call 202-741-3252. If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and phone number. The GW Mammovan staff will call you back and schedule your appointment. Please have your insurance card and doctor’s information available when calling to make an appointment.

Who is Eligible? Any woman IS eligible if she meets the following: • She is age 40 or older • She is not pregnant or breast-feeding • She does not have breast implants • She does not have any prior history of breast problems (patients who need a 6 months follow up must get a Diagnostic mammogram not Screening) • She is not having symptoms such as a lump in either breast or unusual breast pain • She has a referring physician or doctor of record (Ex. Medical Doctor, OBGYN doctor) • She has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this screening should contact the R&W at 301-496-8746 and/or the Federal Relay 1-800-877-8339 or email David Browne.

Requests should be made at least 10 days in advance of the appointment. For more information about mammography, breast cancer, or other types of cancer call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER or see www.nci.nih.gov.

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Help Support Local Businesses Ideas for Mother’s Day & Graduation

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Ravenhook Bakehouse – Breads delivery available.

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R&W Annual Meeting

The R&W Annual Meeting will be held in June, at a to be determined date and time via conference call or web conference. Learn more about the operations of the R&W and the Employee Services we provide to the NIH community. We are interested in your suggestions for the 2020-2021 year as well! Join us as we close out the year and plan for another!

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

When it comes to benefits, the biggest challenge you may face is understanding what you have and knowing what you need.

FedAdvantage was founded in 1992 with the purpose of assisting federal employees in understanding their benefits and educating on how to "fill the gaps” present in their benefits. We are experts in federal benefits and use our knowledge to develop insurance programs that make sense and offer peace of mind to federal employees. What we offer: Long Term Disability Insurance designed to "fill the gaps" in your leave and disability retirement benefits, providing peace of mind in knowing you can protect your income through a comprehensive disability insurance program. An accident can happen to anyone, and recovery can be costly. Accident Insurance provides benefits for covered accidental injuries, related services, and treatments. Critical Illness Insurance provides lump-sum payment for a covered illness such as cancer, a heart attack or stroke. Contact Fed Advantage at 866-973-6605.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from Don Bosco Cristo Rey

The R&W congratulates Michael Johnson II and Allison Beatrice on graduating Don Bosco Cristo Rey. Both have been very helpful over the past four years assisting at our gift shop, fitness center and with events. We are so proud of how far you both have come. We wish you well in furthering your education and look forward to your growth personally and academically.

Camp Fantastic BBQ & Institute Relay Cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Camp Fantastic BBQ and the NIH Institute Relay have both been cancelled for 2020. We look forward to hosting these events 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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2020 Sunday

Monday Get that Beach(less) Body by taking FREE Virtual Fit Classes.

Minute to HIIT It – 8am

Stay Home

Tuesday

Wednesday

Support Local Businesses.

See page 5 for a list of businesses that you can help.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020.

You may not get your ceremony but that doesn’t take away from your accomplishment.

Cinco de Mayo Dance Party 12pm

Stay Home

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

Saturday

Stay Home

Stay Home

Calisthenics CRaZy – 12pm

Stay Home Stay Home Stay Home

Pilates Play – 12pm

Stay Home

Stretch & Sculpt – 8am

Functional Fitness (Shoulder Stability) – 8am

FitBurn Friday – 12pm

Power of 12 @ 12 – 12pm

Fit& Fun Family Fitness – 8am

Stay Home

R&W Annual Meeting in June 2020.

Details to come.

Friday

Strength & Stability (Spinal Stability) – 8am

Kickbox & Core – 12pm

Bootcamp - 12pm

Thursday

Body Weight Only Combo –

Stay Home Stay Home Stay Home

12pm

Stay Home

Yoga Sculpt – 8am

Fun Family HIIT – 11am

Strong & Stable Focus: Hip Stability – 8am

Cardio Explosion – 12pm

Stay Home Stay Home

Chair Tabata – 12pm

Limb & Layering Stretch – 12pm

Stay Home

Memorial Day

Total Body Utensil Utopia – 12pm

Triple Extension – 8am

Power of the Pyramid (Power of 10 Edition – 12pm

HIIT It! – 8am

Functional Fun – 12pm

Get It on the Floor! Guts & Glutes – 12pm

Stay Home Stay Home

Desk Finesse & Distress – 12pm

Stay Home

Discount Insurance through R&W. See page 7.

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