Take a Stand Against Sitting — Virtual Event

Audience

administrative support staff in all health-related organizations

Overview

A sedentary lifestyle has many health risks. Even if you are somewhat active, sitting too long can have detrimental effects on the body, including stiff muscles and poor circulation. Tune in to this virtual event to learn how too much sitting impacts your health and discover ways to add more standing and movement throughout your day.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will:

• learn how a sedentary lifestyle can be detrimental to your health
• learn ways to be more active throughout the day
• learn the benefits of stretching
• learn about the different types of stretching, guidelines and precautions

Speaker

Brenda Coomes earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science at Iowa State University. She is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches (CWC) and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C). Brenda has worked for Saint Luke's Health System more than 24 years. She first started her career with Saint Luke's as supervisor of one of its fitness centers. She has transitioned her career over the years and now serves as the Benefits and Wellness Analyst for SLHS employees. When not working, Brenda enjoys long walks with her dog, Bear, and husband Denny. She also enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling and volunteering with her church.

This educational activity is provided by MHA Health Institute.