May 2022 NIH R&W Newsletter

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Select R&W Fitness Locations Have Opened We are excited to announce the NIH Recreation & Welfare Fitness and Wellness Program Fitness Centers have opened at Rockledge II and Building 53. Both facilities are now accessible 24/7 with a NIH badge once membership is purchased and processed. An email confirmation will be sent once the NIH badge has access. The facilities will be staffed by R&W Fitness Staff during daytime hours. Access to facilities will require Membership and available is for purchase online only with a special return to the workplace offer of ½ off the start-up fee thru May 31st. The Building 31 fitness center will reopen upon completion of the men’s and women’s locker room renovation project. Stay tuned for updates!

New NIH Fitness Challenge Begins May 2nd 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.

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 2 nd 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 Open ➢ 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.

Date

Day

Time

Program

Trainer

5/2

Monday

6am – 6:30am

May Day HIIT

Shannon

5/3

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Boxing + Bands

Charissa

5/4

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Power of 12: Upper Body

Ashley

5/5

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Ab Attack

Charissa

5/6

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Functional Fitness: Foot Alignment

Shannon

5/6

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Power of 12

Ashley

5/9

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Yoga Strong

Shannon

5/10

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Tabata Strength

Charissa

5/11

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Cardio Circuit

Ashley

5/12

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Tabata Kick Challenge

Charissa

5/13

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Core + Resistance Bands

Shannon

5/13

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Abs + Mobility

Ashley

5/16

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Spring Training Tabata

Shannon

5/17

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Abs, Glutes + Thighs

Charissa

5/18

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Balance Sculpt

Ashley

5/19

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Core Essentials on the Floor

Charissa

5/20

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Yoga for Athletes

Shannon

5/20

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Total Body Tabata

Ashley

5/23

Monday

6am – 6:30am

Upper Body Takeover

Shannon

5/24

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Power Push

Charissa

5/25

Wednesday

12pm – 12:30pm

Inner + Outer Thighs + Loop Band

Ashley

5/26

Thursday

12:15pm – 12:45pm

Tabata Kickbox Repetitions

Charissa

5/27

Friday

6am - 6:30am

Foam Roll & Stretch

Shannon

5/27

Friday

12pm – 12:30pm

Cardio + Abs

Ashley

5/31

Tuesday

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Post-Memorial Muscle Madness

Charissa

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

May Day HIIT! with Shannon: Take monotonous fitness routines up a notch with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)!

Set to 30 second intervals of work, be prepared to challenge and engage the entire body! Medium to heavy weights and a mat suggested.

Boxing + Bands with Charissa: Roll like a butterfly, sting like a bee! Loop bands are added to this cardio workout to increase intensity and strength! Using light loop bands, participants will be guided through basic boxing hits while focusing on alignment and stance. Get more fit! Commit to Boxing + Bands!

Power of 12: Upper Body with Ashley: All-standing, participants will focus on upper body strengthening and stability for this workout! Exercises designed to strengthen the triceps, biceps, shoulders, chest, abdominals, and back will guide the class. 12 repetitions in sets of 12 will be explored.

Light to heavy weights suggested.

Ab Attack with Charissa: Get abdominally strong! The abdominal muscles are important in protecting the spine and are integral to movement and stability. For this 30-minute class, participants can expect to execute various exercises that promote abdominal strength and activate the Transverse Abdominis, Internal and External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis and Pyramidalis muscles. Don’t miss it! A mat is suggested.

Tabata Kick Challenge with Charissa: Front kick, back kick, side kick, roundhouse kick. These kicks will dominate the class!

In intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by 10-second recovery intervals, participants will perform 4 rounds of the same kick to exhaustion or near exhaustion. Kick fitness goals into high gear with Tabata!

Core + Resistance Bands with Shannon: Round up some resistance bands and hand weights for a total body workout experience! The core is essentially the trunk and includes the transverse abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, erector spinae, diaphragm, pelvic floor muscles, and the rectus abdominis. Commit to this core strengthening workout just in time for the weekend! A mat is optional.

Abs + Mobility with Ashley: All standing, participants can expect a bodyweight workout consisting of abdominal exercises, designed to increase mobility and trunk strength. In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery periods, this HIIT workout is one you don’t want to miss!

Spring Training Tabata with Shannon: Using medium to heavy weights, prepare to explore the great benefits of highintensity fitness training! In 20-second intervals of hard work followed by 10-second recovery rounds, participants will execute cardio and strength exercises. Mat optional.

Abs, Glutes & Thighs with Charissa: The abdominals, gluteal muscles and the thighs play an integral role in walking and can also be difficult to tone. Using one light to medium weight or ankle/wrist weights, participants can expect to work each muscle group to exhaustion or near exhaustion. Mat suggested.

Functional Fitness: Foot Alignment with Shannon: It’s a total body workout with weights! Participants can expect to focus on proper foot alignment while performing strength exercises. Good foot health is important to mobility and upright movement. The feet serve as shock absorbers as we walk and assist with balance. Get foot loose this Friday!

Balance Sculpt with Ashley: In intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery, participants will engage in strengthening and mobility exercises to support posture, balance, and overall health. Using medium to heavy weights and a mat, this class provides 1/3 of the recommended weekly fitness readiness goals suggested by NIH!

Power of 12 with Ashley: Got gliders or paper plates? If so, get ready to incorporate these props into a fitness experience!

Participants can expect to perform 12 exercises for 12 repetitions. Exercises like mountain climbers and lunges will guide this class. A mat is optional.

Core Essentials on the Floor with Charissa: A strong core promotes a strong body! Using bodyweight, participants will engage in various exercises that strengthen the abdominals, spine, and pelvis. Easy exercises will be progressed to provide a challenging class for all levels! Be strong and “core”-ageous!

Yoga Strong with Shannon: Get a strong start to the week!

Tap into authentic Yoga asanas (poses) while strengthening for health of the bones and body! Yogic breathing will also be explored. Light to heavy weights and a mat suggested.

Yoga for Athletes with Shannon: Just a mat and Yoga blocks are needed to participate in this Hatha-based Yoga class!

Designed to encourage flexibility among athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, common areas that need special attention, like the hips, spine and hamstrings will be explored. Controlled breathing will guide this mind-body practice.

Tabata Strength with Charissa: Oxidize fat at rest and strengthen the entire body! Tabata is a high-intensity workout designed to yield maximum fitness benefits in a short amount of time. Using medium to heavy weights, participants will execute strength exercises in 20-second intervals of hard work followed by 10-second recovery periods. Get lean and sculpted…don’t miss this fat-blasting class! A mat is suggested.

Cardio Circuit with Ashley: 30-second intervals of cardiovascular exercise followed by 10-second recovery cycles will guide this class! Using one’s own bodyweight, attendees can expect a workout designed to increase endurance and heart capacity for a healthier body and quality of life. Cruise into the summer with Cardio Circuit!

Total Body Tabata with Ashley: Alternating between cardiovascular and strength exercises, participants will engage in high-intensity exercise for 20-second intervals followed by 10-second recovery intervals. Medium to heavy weights will be utilized to reach maximum effort in a short amount of time. Tap into extended fat burn with Tabata!

Upper Body Takeover with Shannon: Get upper body strong!

Using light to heavy weights and a mat, participants can expect to engage in exercises that benefit the triceps, biceps, chest, abdominals, and spine. A focus on proper alignment and positioning in space will be explored.

Power Push with Charissa: Get rid of stubborn fat with highintensity strength training! Using medium to heavy weights, participants will flow through 2 sets of exercises for a 30second duration for each major muscle group, followed by 15second intervals of recovery. A mat is suggested.

Inner + Outer Thighs + Loop Band with Ashley: Light to strong loop bands increase intensity and promote toning and sculpting for stubborn areas! In intervals of 45 seconds of work coupled with 15-second intervals of rest/recovery, participants can expect to execute exercises like abduction, adduction, and leg extension to achieve desired results! A mat will also be utilized.

Tabata Kickbox Repetitions with Charissa: Kick it up a notch with Tabata Kickbox! In intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery, fighters will engage in 4 rounds of the same exercise on each arm or leg for maximal fitness benefits! Authentic hits and kicks are set to take over this high-intensity interval class! Don’t miss an opportunity to tap into your inner strength!

Foam Roll & Stretch with Shannon: A restorative class to end the week is ideal for the overworked and overachieving professional! Using a foam roller and a mat, participants will gain flexibility and relief for tight, shortened, and tired muscles and joints! Go into the weekend renewed!

Cardio + Abs with Ashley: Prepare for 30 minutes of total body attention! Using one’s own bodyweight and a mat, participants will engage in 30-second intervals of work, followed by 10-second intervals of recovery. Go into the weekend with high energy!

Post-Memorial Day Muscle Madness with Charissa: Snap back after the long weekend with a high-intensity fat burn workout! Jockeying between bodyweight and medium to heavy hand weights, participants will engage major muscle groups in strengthening exercises until muscles have achieved exhaustion! A mat is suggested.

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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.

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!

Look for additional information about exciting and delicious barbecue offerings, and vegetarian options, from Eurest coming this summer.

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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 in May 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 with David Browne.

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.

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NIH Bike to Work Day is May 20th

R&W Annual Meeting Coming Soon

Celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day with the NIH Bicycle Commuter Club (NIHBCC) and the Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS). The NIH will host one of the 107 pit stops in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, supported by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA). Join us – rain or shine – in this national celebration of bicycling as an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, fun and healthy way to commute to work.

The R&W will hold its Annual Meeting in the coming weeks at a too be determined date. This year’s meeting will be held virtually via video conference. Learn more about the operations of 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 2022-2023! Join us as we plan for another year!

Registration for this event is free. Enter your employer as "MD Montgomery Co National Institutes of Health Bldg 1” and help NIH defend our proud title as the employer with the most Bike to Work Day participants. The NIH is not affiliated with, nor does it endorse any prizes associated with the event.

At Aldon we create better places to call home. We take great pride in owning and managing a portfolio of apartment homes in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area. Our residents choose to live in our communities because of our high-level of personal service—and we’re proud to exceed expectations again and again. Our rich living experiences not only deliver comfort, they deliver peace of mind and a shared sense of community.

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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At the NIH pit stop, NIH staff who register by Mon., May 9th and ride a bicycle while wearing a helmet, can pick up a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt (while supplies last). Also, keep in mind that Metro allows bicycles during rush hour. Combining bicycling and Metro is another excellent choice. Anyone who rides a bicycle to Metro is still participating in Bike to Work Day. Given current gas prices and the ongoing construction on campus, this will be a perfect day to try a new form of transportation, even if you only ride for a small portion of your trip.

Get inspired by our own former NIH Director, Dr. Francis Collins, a fellow bike commuter and learn about the benefits of biking to work.

If you have never commuted by bicycle to NIH and are not sure how to begin, please explore the "Commuting" link on the NIH Bicycle Commuter Club website. You can connect with local bikers who are happy to help and even ride along with new bikers. Learn tips on topics ranging from purchasing a bicycle to favorite NIH commuting routes.

For additional info about Bike to Work Day or the NIH Bicycle Program, please contact Sean Cullinane at 301-496-5050.

Sign language interpreting and CART services are available upon request to participate in this event. Individuals needing either of these services and/or other reasonable accommodations should contact Sean Cullinane at 301-4965050. Requests should be made at least five days in advance. To access Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), call 711.

To learn more about NIH-sponsored events that support your financial, social, career, physical and community well-being, check out the DATS Wellness website.

You may also follow us @NIHEmplSrvcs on Twitter for more information about services that can assist you with balancing work and family, making healthy food choices, as well as other programs and employee services to improve your wellbeing. The DATS manages many NIH LISTSERVs that may also be of interest to you.

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NIH Philharmonia Concert May 7th

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The NIH Philharmonia, under the direction of Dr. Nancia D'Alimonte, presents “Homage to the Past” May 7 th 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.

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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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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

May Day HIIT 6am

Food Trucks Tues. – Thurs. @ Bldg. 10 & Rockledge I

10K a Day Fitness Challenge Begins Today – See page 2.

Boxing + Bands – 12:15pm

Wednesday

Thursday

Power of 12: Upper Body – 12pm

Ab Attack – 12:15pm

Power of 12 – 12pm

Saturday

NIH Philharmonia Concerts @ 7:30pm St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Rockville

Core + Resistance Bands – 6am

Tabata Strength – 12:15pm

Cardio Circuit – 12pm

Social Security & Medicare Webinar – 12pm Abs, Glutes + Thighs - 12:15pm

Balance Sculpt – 12pm

HIIT 360 – 12pm

Tabata Kick Challenge – 12:15pm

Abs + Mobility – 12pm

Cardio Funk – 12pm

Yoga for Athletes – 6am

Core Essentials on the Floor – 12:15pm

Bike to Work Day Total Body Tabata – 12pm

Discount Purchasing Program with Purchasing Power See page 10.

Foam Roll & Stretch – 6am

Upper Body Takeover – 6am R&W Memberships – Buy at R&W stores or online for $9 a year.

Friday

Functional Fitness: Foot Alignment – 6am

Yoga String 6am

Spring Training Tabata – 6am

2022

Power Push – 12:15pm

No Food Trucks or Community Market Today Post-Memorial Muscle Madness – 12:15pm

Inner + Outer Thighs + Loop Band – 12pm Virtual Personal Training offered

by NIH R&W Fitness & Wellbeing Program!

See page 5.

Tabata Kickbox Repetitions – 12:15pm

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Cardio + Abs 12pm Schedule your appointment at the NIH Blood Bank 301-496-1048

Discounted Theme Park Tickets Available Thru R&W. See page 14.