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Tune Up As You Tone Up

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Have you ever considered that your exercise routine could be hurting you? What about that “glitch” in your shoulder when you throw a ball or reach in to the back seat to grab your purse? How about the pain in your lower back that crops up at random times? Have your knees started to hurt so much that you’ve stopped bending them past thirty degrees?

These are just a few of the nagging problems that we assume are a part of being an aging athlete. As these injuries have occurred in our lives, we may have sought out treatment for them, but for the most part, we have learned to adapt our sports and activities to accommodate them. We’ve even become so used to these changes that we don’t notice them anymore. Maybe we’ll take an extra few cruisers before hitting the steeps because the knees seem to need more warming up. Doesn’t everybody tie their shoes using the “Beer Belly Tie” (one foot crossed over opposite knee resulting in the knot being on the inside of the laces instead of on the top like you learned when you were three!)?

These aren’t normal and with a few adjustments and/or additions to your exercise routines, they can be helped. Our goal is to discover effective strategies to build optimal strength and mobility while minimizing future pain and injury.

One thing to keep in mind is that some of these injuries are the result of serious injury, surgery, etc. and treatment should be pursued with the appropriate professionals.

A much higher percentage of these conditions can be helped and I would like to list a few of the more common complaints that I hear frequently. Remember, this is a general overview. There is much more involved in the full treatment of each condition. Along with each condition I have listed possible causes followed be treatments and suggested exercises.

Again, I can’t stress enough that if you think that your problem is serious, stop in and see one of our Physical Therapists.

Click here to read the full article

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Aspen Physical Therapy

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Deep in the heart of the 77,000 square foot facility known as The Aspen Club & Spa, there is a rehabilitation center unlike any other. If you are looking for a hospital setting, you won’t find it here. Patients can expect unique one on one hands-on attention from a team that has “seen it all” and will help return the patient stronger and more educated about their overall health and well-being than they were before. At The Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute and Brown Chiropractic, a patient will experience a place that provides “one-stop shopping” for health needs in a serene and majestic arena.

The clinic boasts four highly trained physical therapists, a chiropractor and a variety of therapy aides and personal trainers that work as a team to bring the valley’s athletic community the extensive knowledge and physical therapy they need after an injury. In the 11-room facility, patients won’t stop at rehabilitation but instead progress with tools such as physiology, stress and aerobic performance tests, nutrition and wellness advice, as well as personal trainers and use of the Aspen Club’s fitness facility.

“There is knowledge and experience and a variety of facility and staff here,” says Bill Fabrocini, the director of Sports Performance at ACSMI. “We have seen everything; every kind of athlete, kids, stroke patients, spinal cord injuries…everything.” Fabrocini and colleague Christopher Peshek are two of the three certified orthopedic specialists in physical therapy in the Western slope. Fabrocini has treated Olympic athletes such as Casey Puckett, Gretchen Bleiler and David Robinson but attracts a wide variety of patients. Peshek specializes in orthopedics, sports and manual therapy and says he enjoys the community involvement aspect of the clinic. (Peshek is one of the coaches of the Aspen High School football team.)

Robin Severy- Pfautz and Dan Ritschard complete the physical therapy team at ACSMI. Severy-Pfautz, the athletic Aspen native, brings the female touch to patients at the clinic while Ritschard’s Spanish fluency brings him close to the vast Spanish-speaking community in the valley.

Experience aside, the facility at the Aspen Club is what makes ACSMI unique. Patients have access to all of the amenities of the health club, including the 20-yard pool, weight floor, cardio deck, and locker rooms. They can be paired with personal trainers and wellness coaches or visit the Cancer Survivor Center or the Susan G. Komen office. Walk downstairs from ACSMI and patients can have a therapeutic massage in the largest spa in Colorado. If that wasn’t enough, ACSMI recently brought chiropractor Dr. D’Arcy Brown on board.

Dr. Brown specializes in jaw work, pediatrics and pregnancy and says that being properly aligned is only one aspect of a healthy person. Dr. Brown focuses his treatment on an advanced nutrition program and “Aspen Life” which is a physical, chemical and emotional wellness program that changes habits for the whole body.

Whatever patients are “shopping” for in terms of physical therapy, chiropractic or general health, they are sure to find it at ACSMI. And they can expect to be in a better state of mind with an active role in their overall health goals when walking out the door.

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Aspen Gay Ski Week

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Welcome Gay Ski Week 2008 Participants!

Monday is “Aspen Club Day” and we have discounts and special offers for you all week long. Show your Ski Week ID to check in and book all services. “We have everything you need for everything you do!”

Discounts and Specials good all week.

Spa/Salon Discounts :

Book your appointments:

· 7 days in advance and receive 20% off all services
· 3 days in advance and receive 15% off all services
· 1 day in advance and receive 10% off all services

Book your appointment at the ‘Ski Week’ Aspen Club hospitality kiosk and receive 10% off all services

Membership/Massage Package:

Day Pass for VIP’s

50 minute massage and 3 (out of 5) day membership package $199.00 – must book at ‘Ski Week’ Aspen Club hospitality kiosk.

Aspen Club Boutique:

20% off everything!

Fitness

Choose a scheduled Group Fitness Class and receive full access to the Aspen Club facility after!

Monday- Pilates Mat 5:30pm

Tuesday- Body Pump 5:30pm

Wednesday- Deep Stretch Yoga 6:30pm

Thursday- Lunch Time Yoga at noon

Friday- noon spin class

10% off all PERSONAL TRAINING appointments!

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Club’s majestic setting attracts those in need of fitness, adventure and of course, pampering. We invite the outdoors in with skylights, expansive windows and Colorado’s natural elements throughout 77,000 square feet of open space and relaxing getaways.

The Aspen Club is a private membership club and offers highly advanced fitness equipment, the world-renown SpaAspen™ and the internationally recognized Sports Medicine Institute, a healing center that combines time-honored knowledge with contemporary medicine.

970.925.8900
1450 Ute Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611

www.aspenclub.com

The Aspen Club & Spa is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

HOURS OF OPERATION: SPA HOURS:

Monday- Friday 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday- Friday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.

RESERVATIONS:

All reservationists are required to ask for the following information when making an appointment:

1. Names of each guest booking – MUST identify “GSW” at time of booking for discount

2. Cell phone of client

3. Credit card to hold all reservations

4. Please notify all clients of our 24-hour cancellation policy. There will be no charge to cancel or reschedule a service if cancelled more than 24- hours prior to the appointment.

Gratuities are not included in the price of services. An 18% gratuity will automatically be applied to all services not checked out.

TRANSPORTATION:

Complimentary transportation is available for door-to-door service in Aspen. Call 925.8900 for a pick up.

GARNISH CAFÉ:

Enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Garnish Café! Open 7 a.m. -2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

BOUTIQUE: Come in to the Aspen Club & Spa boutique and experience Aspen’s best kept secret.

FITNESS

The pulse of The Aspen Club & Spa is undoubtedly the Health & Fitness center, where members and guests not only exercise their bodies, but also expand their minds and rejuvenate their spirit through fitness training, mind/body classes and an array of other progressive offerings.

The fitness team is certified and credentialed from the most prestigious programs.

SCHEDULES:

We offer as many as 50 classes per week. Ski conditioning, BodyPump®, BodyFlow®, Hatha Yoga and spin classes are just some of classes offered. For a full schedule of our GROUP FITNESS, MIND & BODY and TENNIS SCHEDULES, please check out website at www.aspenclub.com and click on “Fitness Schedule” under Aspen Club & Spa.

PERSONAL TRAINING:
The personal trainers are experienced and certified fitness professionals who design programs for each individual’s needs. The fitness facilities at The Aspen Club & Spa feature over one hundred strength training machines and cardio equipment, as well as abundant free weights and strengthening tools.

PILATES:

The beautifully situated Pilates studio features an extensive array of equipment including a trapeze table, wall unit reformer, Wunda chairs and several reformer units as well as large skylights with views of Aspen Mountain. We are the only fully Pilates Method Alliance certified studio in Aspen. The “Pilates Reformer” studio, offers group classes daily.

YOGA:

Allow our advanced yoga instructors to assist you in deepening your yoga experience. Yoga is, at its depth, intensely personal. Together we will find a practice that fits your purpose. We offer group classes as well as private sessions.

SpaAspen™

Boasting the largest spa in Colorado, the beautiful SpaAspen™ offers a wide assortment of luxury spa services, signature body treatments and spa packages to fulfill your needs. No matter what you are looking for, SpaAspen™ is sure to please. Groups are welcome and customized spa packages are available.

Access to the club is FREE with any spa treatment!

SPA MENU HIGHLIGHTS:

· Thai Massage- Massage performed on a mat incorporating limbering passive stretching. Wear loose clothing.

· Ashiatsu massage- Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a barefoot massage technique using deep compression effleurage gliding over the body, providing deep relaxation and stimulation of the lymphatic system of the body.

· Anti-Aging facial- Lifts and firms the skin. Helps to alleviate fine lines and wrinkles. Uses a cinnamon exfoliant mask which heats up on the skin to open capillaries. Immediate results are seen. Also evens the skin tone.

· Warm Stone Facial -Our most relaxing and rejuvenating facial. Your skin is gently cleansed and exfoliated. A green tea infused collagen mask calms, nurtures, and hydrates. Warm stones melt away stress in the face, neck and shoulders while crystals balance your chakras. A hand and foot massage followed by warm mitts and booties round out this blissful treatment.

· Alpine Rejuvenator- a SpaAspen™ signature treatment. Three part treatment: exfoliation, mask/wrap, pine oil application.

· Bindi- Based on an ancient Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy. Includes an herbal body mask, dry brush detoxification, warm aromatic oil massage, mini-facial and finishes with a moist heat wrap. The ultimate experience calms the mind and rejuvenates the body.

We also do an assortment of waxing. Please see our brochure for a complete listing of spa services, including prices.

SALON:

At our full service salon, we offer everything from hair services to spa pedicures to acrylic nails. See brochure for prices.

TEETH WHITENING:

The Aspen Club and Spa is now offering cosmetic teeth whitening. The Beyond® WhiteSpa system can restore your natural white smile, removing years of stains. The painless procedure lasts one hour.

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Holiday Health Tips

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Drink plenty of water.

Water is a natural detoxifer. It helps counteract the dehydrating effects of travel or drinking alcoholic beverages and it amy also help satiate your appetite since thirst is often mistaken for hunger.

Avoid taking seconds.

Fill your plate once with the food you enjoy the most and then Stop! Eat slowly and enjoy the unique flavor of the holiday foods.

Bring a vegetable tray to parties.

Use unusual festive vegetables like red, green, yellow and organge peppers, asparagus, snow peas and mushrooms along with the traditional favorites like carrots, celery, radishes etc. Then be your biggest fan and eat more of them than any of the high calorie snacks like chips and dips, cheese and crackers, pate’s desserts, cookies and candies. Use non fat yogurt in place of sour cream or salad dressing for a lighter dip.

Have just a few bites of your favorite dish or dessert. A small amount can be just as satisfying when you taste it mindfully.

Poistion yourself away from the food.

When you are at a party so you are not constantly tempted. Calories add up quickly. If you have a tendency to stand by the food table and just snack, you could find yourself eating 1,500 to 2,000 extra calories without realizing it and that won’t include the drinks or the full course meal to follow.

Bring a festive fruit basket.

to parties or to work for everyone as an alternative to sweets and candy treats. If you feel obligated to try a friend’s homemade specialty, take a small bite of the treat and savor it. No need to eat the entire thing.

Try one day of fasting or detox per week.

during the Holidays to give your body a rest from food. Vegetable and fruit detox progrmas work the best.

Take time for yourself.

Although spending time with friends and family is essential, it’s also important to set aside some time every day for yourself to relax. Try practicing deep breathing (Chi Gong) exercises when you feel stressed out.

Don’t set unrealistic goals.

Aim to exercise 30 minutes a day instead of an hour. Enlist a friend to exercise with you. Walking and talking with a friend can be a great way to burn extra calories and reduce your stress level.

Use alcohol and caffeine in moderation.

These substances will only create anxiety in the long run by adding to your feelings of stress and by depleting your nutrient base. Try drinking hot herbal teas instead of coffee and keep the number of alcoholic drinks to a minimum.

If you your stress level is high, supplement with extra B vitamins.

These nutrients help support the adrenal glands and reduce the effects of stress. B-vitamins convert food to energy and aid in relaxation. They can used in addition to your regular vitamin-mineral supplement during stressful times.

Listen to relaxing music.

Studies prove that music can sooth the nerve4s and restore energy levels in the body. Try classical music to restore and relax your nervous system.

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7 Healthy Holiday Stress Solutions

Monday, November 26th, 2007

	Nutrition Site
	Moss Greene BellaOnline’s Nutrition Editor

7 Healthy Holiday Stress Solutions
Suffering from holiday stress? While “over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house” may sound fun, holiday stress can undermine your health, happiness and finances.

Whatever happened to the holiday spirit of joy and peace?

Studies show between Thanksgiving and New Year’s most people experience holiday stress, eat more, exercise less, have more heart attacks and gain an average of 10 pounds.

Take Charge of Your Holidays

During the holidays, hospital emergency room visits and police reports reveal an increase in sickness, addiction, criminal craziness and psychological suffering for three main reasons.

Physical demands get crazy. Shopping, social pressures, holiday preparation and overindulgence in unhealthy food and drink tend to get out of control. And exercise, rest and healthy eating, all good antidotes for stress and fatigue, take a back seat.

Relationships are in your face. During the holidays, relationships can be a double-edged sword. When families are thrust together for any length of time things often get tense. But then again, missing loved ones is especially depressing during the holidays.

Debt can go through the roof. Money problems are stressful any time of the year. And holiday overspending can cause financial debt to spiral out of control. This naturally causes increased feelings of stress, depression and hopelessness.

Trying to pull off the perfect Hallmark holiday, with a whirlwind of shopping, spending, cleaning, cooking, parties and other demands can ruin your health and your holiday. But just because most people have a “Blue Christmas” doesn’t mean you have to.

Seven Solutions for Holiday Stress

Here’s what you can do this holiday season to make sure you “Have yourself a merry little Christmas,” Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and New Years:

Put yourself first. Remember “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” Rethink the holidays with your well being in mind. Plan ahead and do what works best for you.

Eat healthy. Don’t let the holidays become a dietary free-for-all. Overindulgence creates stress, which causes more overindulgence. Have an apple instead of apple pie. The more fat and sugar you eat, the less energy you have and the more stressed and run down you feel.

Exercise. Walking is one of the healthiest ways to reduce stress. If the weather doesn’t permit a walk, go to the mall and weave your way around the busy harried shoppers.

Rest and relax. Get plenty of sleep and make time for yourself. Take a leisurely walk. Listen to soothing music, clear your mind, slow your breathing and restore your inner calm.

Be realistic. Holiday traditions aren’t engraved in stone. Hold on to those that work for you and get rid of the rest. You can always share yourself through pictures and e-mails.

Say “No.” People will often accept you turning down invitations. If they don’t, too bad. Only say “yes” to what you really want to do and you’ll avoid feeling overwhelmed and resentful.

Be positive. Forget about being perfect. Change whatever you can about the holidays that bothers you and gracefully accept the rest. Above all, gratitude works wonders.

Whether your holidays are the best of times or the worst of times is up to you. Follow these seven healthy holiday stress solutions and you can enjoy the holidays more than ever before.

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ACRA Training

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Customer Service Training and More!

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Brought to you by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association

At The Aspen Club & Spa

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The crash courses you and your employees need to be perfectly prepared for our winter guests.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Class Schedule
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast (provided by Paradise Bakery)

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Best Practices -Best Places Bennett Bramson
This is an abbreviated version of our popular “Magic of Guest Services” sessions, geared towards those who need to ‘open the business by 10 AM.’ This program will focus on training your guest services team for success and rewarding excellence in guest service delivery. Because of the short span of time allotted for the session, we encourage participants to contact us about personalized programs for your staff, which can be scheduled for half-day workshops or full day retreats, to maximize the training experience.

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. This is a complimentary session!!
Marketing 101 – for easy online success Casey McConnell
Techniques you can use for your business that are free online. How can you take and make your business stand out in the crowd? Using these simple tools you can create web 2.0 traffic that will ultimately drive traffic to your website and profits to your bottom line. Bring your lap top with you if it is wireless enabled. We will be in the Cafe and you are welcome to order breakfast.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
The ‘MAGIC’ of Guest Services Bennett Bramson
The hospitality, service, and retail industries, as well as businesses and nonprofits are undergoing daily change. Serving our guests is at the forefront of the quality movement and key to our success, for both employees and managers. Our guests are our bottom line and they include visitors, tourists, and residents, as well. This session will enlighten, entertain, engage, and educate YOU in becoming an excellent practitioner in the ‘MAGIC’ of Guest Services. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and LEAD Aspen to a role as America’s guest service paradise!

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 noon
The Do’s & Don’t’s of Human Resources Gint Baukus/Rebecca Doane
I-9s, documentation, what can you ask during an interview, sexual harassment, workers’ comp questions, employee expectations, employee training, ways to reduce employee turnover, increase retention, etc. This course just scratches the surface on any one of these topics. The intent is to provide a “cheat sheet” of sorts so you are comfortable with the basics of what you should be aware and some of the more value added benefits of HR.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Wellness at Work Dirk Schultz
Stress accounts for 90% of all illness. Work stress can be alleviated when you are living ‘well’. Find out what is stopping you from being even healthier and discover what you need to do to live ‘well’. Prepare to leave knowing more about how to be happy at work especially when circumstances are tough. Absolutely everyone can benefit from this session.

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Buffet Lunch at Garnish $15 per person inclusive/$20 at the door
Relax and enjoy a lunch buffet at The Aspen Club & Spa. A special price for participants has been arranged. $15 for advance purchase with RSVP by November 30 and $20 at the door.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The ‘MAGIC’ of Guest Services Bennett Bramson
The hospitality, service, and retail industries, as well as businesses and nonprofits are undergoing daily change. Serving our guests is at the forefront of the quality movement and key to our success, for both employees and managers. Our guests are our bottom line and they include visitors, tourists, and residents, as well. This session will enlighten, entertain, engage, and educate YOU in becoming an excellent practitioner in the ‘MAGIC’ of Guest Services. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and LEAD Aspen to a role as America’s guest service paradise!

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Do’s & Don’t’s of Human Resources Gint Baukus/Rebecca Doane

I-9s, documentation, what can you ask during an interview, sexual harassment, workers’ comp questions, employee expectations, employee training, ways to reduce employee turnover, increase retention, etc. This course just scratches the surface on any one of these topics. The intent is to provide a “cheat sheet” of sorts so you are comfortable with the basics of what you should be aware and some of the more value added benefits of HR.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Reception at Garnish

Come and enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese reception following sessions. This is free to all paid participants for morning or afternoon sessions. Please RSVP for this reception.

All sessions are $39 per person for ACRA members and $100 per person for non-ACRA members.

Group discounts are available for more than four people from the same business or more than four sessions per business: $29 per person/per session available ONLY for ACRA members.

About the instructors:

Gint Baukus
A recent resident of Aspen, has over 20 years of Human Resource leadership experience with Fortune 100 companies. Both domestically and internationally, this experience is in a variety of industries ranging from financial services, healthcare, manufacturing to technology and customer service outsourcing. Gint has worked in all areas of HR, including Staffing, Organizational/Leadership Development, Labor Relations, Compensation, Benefits, and Training. Outside of HR, Gint had roles in Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Process Outsourcing. He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Loyola University of Chicago. Gint is a founding principal of a local consulting concern specializing in helping small-medium sized businesses attract and retain top performing talent.

Bennett A. Bramson, MPA
Has become widely recognized as a sought after trainer, motivational speaker, fundraising executive, and management expert for myriad organizations and businesses throughout the United States. He is president of his own consulting firm, DevelopMentors, Inc., whose clients have included several major cruise lines, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Labor, the National Restaurant Association, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as many RFV non-profits. He served as Executive Director of Aspen Youth Experience, Deputy Director of the Aspen Art Museum, and Executive Director of the Touro Infirmary Foundation of New Orleans. In 2006, he was honored by the Aspen Rotary Club with the Tom Sardy Award, for distinguished community service, and was recently honored by Florida International University’s Alumni Association with the 2007 Torch Award for Community Leadership.

Rebecca Doane
Since 2000 Rebecca has served as the City of Aspen’s Director of Human Resources. In addition to having more than 25 years of professional HR experience she holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Psychology and a MBA. Through her HR consulting company, Working Solutions, LLC, Ms. Doane has helped many local organizations overcome the challenge of recruiting, selecting and retaining successful employees as well as comply with all Federal, State, and local employment regulations. As a former Civil Rights Specialist for the State of Colorado she is an expert on unlawful discrimination and has successfully defended many organizations from complaints. She has served as an expert witness regarding sexual harassment in Federal District Court. Ms. Doane continues her consultancy, Working Solutions, LLC on a limited basis today.

Casey McConnell
Casey is currently the marketing director at the Aspen Club and Spa. He has been learning the ins and outs of online marketing for the past 4 years. From youtube videos to search engine optimization he has been online since his high school years back in the late 90’s.

Dirk Shultz
A wellness coach and life coach, certified massage therapist, personal trainer, Dirk combines all facets of wellness to support clients in being the healthiest and happiest they can possibly be.

We will have a drawing for a 50 minute massage at the Aspen Club & Spa drop your name in for the drawing when you arrive for your class. You do not need to be present to win – but you need to be present to drop your name in for the drawing.

Grand Prize – 50 minute massage with Dirk Shultz – Wellness Coach and Featured Speaker.

Registration must be returned no later than Friday, November 30, 2007. Send to ACRA/Attn: Membership/425 Rio Grande Place/ Aspen, CO 81611 or fax to: 970-920.1173.

For additional information please call 970-925-1940.

Group discount for more than four people from the same business or more than four sessions per business: $29 per person/per session for ACRA members.

Transportation to the Aspen Club & Spa is available at Rubey Park. Look for the Aspen Club & Spa Van 20 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin.

Human Resources Training for the small business.

The crash courses you and your employees need to be perfectly prepared for our winter guests.

Motivate your staff to give their best by understanding their needs, involving them in decisions, and rewarding them for what really counts.

Prepare to laugh, learn, and LEAD Aspen to a role as America’s guest service mecca.

Create strategies for coaching employees based on their styles and those of guests, improving both guest service and employee satisfaction.

The acceptance that we are “all” in this together and the decision to really make that a cornerstone for everything we do is the first and most important step in co-creating a system that benefits everyone collectively and individually.

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Stressed Out?

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007


	Moss Greene

Stress Management Tips, Causes and Relief
Stressed out? If so, you’re not alone. Stress is the most common cause of illness and disease in our society, underlying anywhere from 75 to 90% of all doctors’ visits.

But stress management involves making changes. Are you up for that?

Whether you change your lifestyle, habits, thoughts, feelings, circumstances or reactions to circumstances, in order to reduce stress you must make changes.

Stress Management Tips

Focus on making changes in the following areas:

Attitude: The same stressful circumstances affect people differently because of attitude. A more positive attitude can greatly reduce the amount of stress you feel.

Nutrition: A deficient diet weakens your immune system and brain function, causing you to be more susceptible to disease, depression and poor decisions.

Exercise: Lack of physical activity is stressful. Exercise produces endorphins contributing to less depression and an overall feeling of wellbeing.

Support: Most people need someone they can rely on during hard times. An absence of support makes stressful situations much more difficult.

Relaxation: Interesting projects, hobbies or other means of fun, rest and relaxation are good outlets for stress and can help in handling stressful situations.

Your willingness to make the necessary above changes will determine your success in reducing stress – no matter what the circumstances.

Causes of Stress

The main stress causes from outside circumstances are:

Death of spouse, child or other loved one

Health crisis – illness or injury

Divorce, marital problems or separation

Jail term or accusation of criminal activity

Money problems – lack or debt

Marriage or marital reconciliation

Fired from job or retirement

Victim of crime or self-abuse

Pregnancy and birth of new baby

Physical changes – puberty or menopause

Moving to new home or location

Hostile home or work environment

Increase in responsibility – independence or new job

However, poor diet, lack of exercise, and persistent negative thinking are the most common ongoing daily causes of stress.

Stress Relief Tips

Here are actions you can take to gain more self-control over stress:

Be grateful for the good things in your life.

Refocus thinking to a more positive point of view.

Start a program of daily physical activity.

Take a break, slow down and have more fun.

Eliminate junk food and eat a healthier diet.

Reach out, get support and interact socially.

Use meditation, yoga or other relaxation techniques.

Make time for personal interests and hobbies.

Get plenty of rest, relaxation and sleep.

Let it go. What difference will it make 10 years from now?

You can also set more reasonable goals, stop over-committing, give up perfectionism and minimize or even eliminate many unnecessary sources of stress.

Stress Management Bottom Line

If you follow these stress management tips and guidelines, stress can become an insignificant part of your life. As the Serenity Prayer recommends, change the things you can change, accept those you cannot change and learn to tell the difference.

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Dirk Shultz

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Dirk’s Profile.

I started really working out in college while on the track team as a pole
vaulter. I started seeing the changes in my body and it became a big part of my life
style. Not just for the physical aspect but also the mental as a stress
reliever and a way to ground myself.

I work out 5 days a week mixing in tradition strength training with
functional cross training. I love taking my interest in the outdoors and
getting out as much as possible. Hiking, climbing, telemark skiing and Mtn
biking. It feeds my mind body and spirit. I enjoy getting my clients out and
show them that a good full body workout doesn’t have to just take place
within the four walls of a gym.

I have a diet consist of fresh fruit, vegetable, wheat grass, I love my
wheat grass. I eat a lot of chicken and fish and the occasional burger.
Peanut M&M’s are my down fall. I believe in the philosophy of a life of
moderation not deprivation. Just don’t over do it.

Finding what you really enjoy doing to work your body is half the
battle. Get and stay active. Being active along with a positive attitude is
the fountain of youth as many people in Aspen have discovered.

I became interested in total Wellness back in college and really started
to move more into a holistic approach to a person health and fitness when I
became a Wellness coach in 2004 which has taking my personal training to a
different level. Looking at a persons total wellness from stress management,
weight management, strength training, cardio, nutrition and other area of a
persons life they feel falls under their Wellness umbrella.

I enjoy helping clients develop a wellness vision for themselves and working with them to
reach that vision. The Aspen Club and Spa is a great facility for a person
to reach their best.

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Ten Top Health Benefits of Exercise

Monday, October 8th, 2007

	Nutrition Site
	Moss Greene BellaOnline’s Nutrition Editor

The health benefits of exercise are extraordinary. And an old-fashioned daily walk is enough.

Regular physical activity improves your mood and helps you to live a longer, happier, healthier life, free from the suffering of degenerative disease and pain.

No matter how well you eat, without exercise, you can’t be truly healthy. Food doesn’t become nutrition until it’s assimilated into your cells. And exercise is an important part of that process. Plus, the health benefits of exercise, such as walking, come cheap and easy.

Health Benefits of Exercise:

Lowers blood pressure, triglycerides and total cholesterol. Exercise also increases HDL (“good” cholesterol), while decreasing LDL (“bad” cholesterol), and keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the buildup of plaque in your arteries.

Decreases your risk of both heart disease and stroke – the #1 and #3 killers. This includes lowering your chances of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), having a heart attack, stoke, second heart attack or dying from CHD or stroke.

Helps you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. You not only burn calories during exercise, but it can speed up your metabolism for as long as 12 hours or more. Regular exercise helps you lose weight more easily and keep it off permanently.

Lowers your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Exercise reduces your chance of getting diabetes, the severity of the disease and long-term risk of complications by improving blood sugar metabolism, insulin sensitivity and body weight.

Decreases stress and increase happiness. Physical activity boosts the release of endorphins – the “happy hormones” that help you to feel good. In the process it lessens depression, anxiety, sleep problems and feelings of being “stressed out.”

Reduces your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Regular exercise has been shown to help protect against the development of colon cancer, by 30–50%, and other cancers, such as breast, prostate, uterus and lung cancer.

Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Strength training and other forms of exercise improve your bone density and endurance. This helps slow down the aging process and lowers your chance of developing osteoporosis.

Increases utilization of nutrition. While stress interferes with digestion, physical activity improves digestion and the absorption of nutrients from food. It also promotes healthy elimination of toxins through sweat glands and prevention of constipation.

Strengthens organs, especially lungs and heart. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you breathe easier and have more energy to do the things you enjoy.

Can be fun and entertaining. Exercise doesn’t have to be drudgery. Choose activities that you enjoy or can learn to like. Just get physical – if you’re moving, it counts.

All the above health benefits of exercise are yours for as little as thirty minutes input a day. It doesn’t have to be anything extreme – just find your goove and move.

Remember, “It’s easier to maintain your health than it is to regain it!”

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No Stress Day

Friday, September 28th, 2007

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