September 2, 2015
By The DAHLC
September is National Yoga Month and to celebrate, we wanted to bust 5 common myths about yoga. We know there are preconceived notions about what yoga is or is not and we talked with our Yogi (one who practices yoga) expert, Lori, to get the details to share with you! Myth #1: Yoga is not a workout. If […]
Tags: Blog, Group Fitness, Move, National Yoga Month, Registrations, September, Yoga
September 1, 2015
“I have goals for each of my co-workers.”
By Nicole Block
Being passionate about health and wellness is what Wellness Champion, Sheldon Las, practices on a daily basis. Sheldon comes from Linen and Central Service at SMH. He also works as a dental hygienist outside of Mayo where’s he’s learned to help others with their quest for wellness. He says, “I wanted to do the same […]
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August 20, 2015
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach
As I walk around the wellness center during the winter and spring months I hear members talking about working on core strength so that they can look good in their swimsuits next summer. Well, now summer is coming to an end so what’s going to motivate everyone to keep up with their core strength? I […]
Tags: Blog, core, get fit, Move, Strength, workout, Workouts
August 13, 2015
Running Route – Elton Hills 8 Miler
New running route HERE posted to the website, DAHLC run club Facebook page, and on the DAHLC mapmyrun.com page! Take a nice 8 mile run past Cascade Lakes, up the bridge to Lourdes, over to the hills in Elton Hills, and down either taking Broadway or jump on the Zumbro for a loop back home. […]
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July 28, 2015
By Chad - Your 5k-Marathon Run Coach
I never considered myself a runner, in fact I did not run until I got out of high school. I enjoyed running, but I was too busy playing basketball, baseball, golf, and football as a kid. After high school, I started to run as a way of staying in shape since team sports became more […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, get fit, health and wellness coach staff, Move, Registrations, running, workout
July 24, 2015
All I want to do is bicycle, bicycle, bicycle!
From the magical harmonies to the various bicycle bells, Queen’s “Bicycle Race” embraces the simplicity and freedom of riding a bike. Summer in Minnesota is all about the bike. Adults remember the meaning of “it’s just like riding a bike”, kids learn to ditch the training wheels, and athletes enjoy speeding on open country roads. […]
Tags: bicycle, Bike, Cycle, discover, Drop-in, get fit, Move, safety, Strength, Training, workshop
July 21, 2015
New Running Route Added! 3.0 flat course
I love to see so many members joining the new DAHLC Run Club facebook page! Chad recognized a need within the DAHLC community for a place for runners to meet and ask questions. We invite all levels of runners to join the private DAHLC Run Club facebook page. Not on facebook? Join us in person for […]
Tags: Blog, Cardio, DAHLC run club, discover, get fit, Inspiration, Move, Movement Training, program, Registrations, routes, run route
July 6, 2015
Picture the obligatory scene in a sports movie where the unlikely athlete starts to make the turn to star athlete. With an inspirational soundtrack playing in the background, the athlete sweats, grunts, runs, and jumps. Sometimes the athlete will take a few turns through the speed ladder. However unlikely the scene that unfolds before us […]
Tags: agility, balance, Blog, exercise rx, Flexibility, get fit, health and wellness coach staff, Move, Movement Training, nervous system, power, speed ladder
June 22, 2015
New Running Route: Early Bird 5K!
There is nothing more invigorating than waking up early in a city. Even though there are buildings, houses, and cars all around…everything is quiet. There is something peaceful about being the only one awake and running in the city. Street corners that would normally be busy are completely open. You don’t have to swerve around […]
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