Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center Blog
FAQs
1. When is the DAHLC opening?We are awaiting guidance from Minnesota Governor Walz signaling it is safe. In the meantime, we are preparing the facilities for your health and safety with revised offerings and practices; for instance, we'll maintain social distancing, and implement enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes. What won't [...]
2020 Member Moment #3: Gwen & Shannon
https://youtu.be/sT-SeUeMKG4
What type of change did you make in your life? Or what goal did you set out to achieve? Gwen: I have been running for 10 years and felt like I had plateaued and wanted to improve my race times and build my endurance. I also wanted to make sure [...]
At Home Pilates!
Missing Pilates classes? We hear you! Be your own instructor with the notes below. Don't forget to check out our YouTube page for other at home workouts!
2020 Member Moment #2: Abbie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDjmFr8PInc
What type of change did you make in your life? Or what goal did you set out to achieve?
In February of 2019 I signed up to do a charity bike ride to raise money and awareness for young women and men with breast cancer. I figured that since the bike [...]
Why Care About Carrots?
“I’d make a veggie joke, but no one would carrot all”
Veggies may not make great jokes, but they make great nutrition for our bodies. April’s produce of the month is carrots! These tasty vegetables are packed with beta carotene, fiber, and antioxidants. Did you know there are multiple varieties, [...]
At Home Workouts
Find DAHLC workout videos on our Facebook and Youtube pages!
Swim Workshop: Triathlon Tips
Are you
interested in trying a triathlon? Have
you already signed up? Would you like a
few tips to help you successfully navigate the SWIM portion of a race?
Join us in the pool for a Triathlon Tips Workshop on April 14 OR May 12 @ 6:30pm.
Topics include:> Race preparation> Mentally preparing [...]
Facility Cleanliness Best Practices
We are making extra efforts to ensure your health and safety are top priority at the DAHLC. This includes increased cleaning throughout the facility and communications of hygiene expectations while utilizing the space and equipment. Please adhere to the following:
Wash hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer frequently.Thoroughly wipe [...]
Hike Like a Pro Program
4-week biweekly program will help you evaluate your current state of hiking readiness and teach you how to prepare yourself for a safe hiking at a moderate to vigorous level through proper fitness exercises, nutrition, safety and a discussion of equipment.
Registration period: April 20 - May 3, 2020Program runs: [...]
March Your Kids into Club Kids!
March 2-10: Rain, Sleet, Snow, OH MY!
Club Kids is having fun with the weather this week! We will be tracking weather on our weather chart, talking about our favorite kind of weather, making weather themed crafts, working out and LOTS more. We hope the wind blows you by our way [...]
March into Nutrition Month!
Good nutrition doesn't have to be restrictive or overwhelming. Small goals and changes can have a cumulative healthful effect, and every little bit (or bite!) of nutrition is a step in the right direction.
March is National Nutrition Month®. Let’s consider a few bite by bite tips to feel like [...]
Dan's List 2019
Congratulations are in order! CONGRATULATIONS to our members who visited the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center on average four or more times per week in 2019!
Your efforts never go unnoticed here! For a clearer view, come check the poster out in person!
Nice work to you all! ☺️
Club Kids in February!
Feb 3-8:
At Club Kids we LOVE to read! What better way to kick off February (I LOVE TO READ MONTH) than with a week all about our favorite books?!? Bring the kids by this week for crafts, exercises, math & science activities that go along with some of Club Kids’ [...]
Have a Happy Heart!
We are in an era where health information is readily available, plentiful and sometimes conflicting to the point of confusion where you might be left wondering what is correct. Here is a summary from trusted sources and how to put them into practice:
Nutrients to Monitor
Sodium. The American Heart Association recommends [...]
Valentine's Evening Meditation
“Metta” translates to love and what’s better on Valentine’s day than sharing whole-hearted loving kindness!
Join Stephanie for a beginners meditation practice using the power of love to offer your Valentines heart peace and healing.
When: Friday February 14th; 5:30-6:30Where: HLP 6th Floor -- Presence RoomCost: $5
Stop by or [...]
New Year, New-trition!
With the start of the New Year, perhaps you are finding yourself wanting to focus on your wellness. Nutrition plays a key role in this as it nourishes and fuels our bodies to be at their best.
To get started, ask yourself “What is one thing I’d like to change [...]
Club Kids: January & February 2020
We’re Walking In A Winter Wonderland! January 6-19:
There is snow on the ground and falling from the sky. Temperatures are colder and winter is here in Minnesota. Club Kids will be having fun with winter the next two weeks! Bring the kids by for activities like melting snow and [...]
2020 Member Moment #1: Emily Fletcher
https://youtu.be/vKFTJhOYZRs
I feel like I was in really good shape and working hard to stay healthy and physically active before getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September of 2016. I ended up needing chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. It was really hard for me to become so weak after each chemo treatment [...]
No Pressure Improv Workshop: Improvisation for Well-Being
Saturday, Jan 25; 1-2:30pm
Mind Body Studio
Fee: $10
Registration open: Jan 11-25
This 90-minute workshop explores the application of improvisational theater games to improve communication skills, enhance social well-being, sharpen mental agility, build confidence, and promote joyful living. Workshop includes brief overview of improv, interactive warm-ups and games. All experience levels [...]
Classic vs. Current Indoor Cycle Ride
Join us as we move through decades of music in a fun classic vs. current indoor cycle ride!
Registration period: Jan 10-24
Event meets: Friday, Jan 24 5:15-6:15pm
Cost: $5
Registration is required. Stop by the front desk, call 507-266-4688 or register using the Member Portal (must have credit previously established on your account).
Free Guest Day!
Thursday - January 9 - 2020
Thanks to you, our marvelous members, DAHLC had over 1 million visits in 2019! As a thank you, we a hosting the opportunity for you to bring in a guest for FREE on Thursday, January 9!
Downtown facility only; guests must be at least 16 years [...]
Hip Hop Event!
Come join Heather and Kelly for a Friday night of hip hop dance! You don’t need to have any dance background, just come and have fun while working out with friends! Friday, December 20; 5:30-6:30pmMultipurpose Studio A$5
Restorative Yoga
Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the season? Treat yourself to a 60 minute yoga class focusing on refueling your mind, body, and spirit through this restorative practice.
Saturday, December 14; 1-2pmMind Body Studio$5
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