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Work Out of the Week (WOW)

Welcome to your WOW! A WOW is a short workout such as a tabata, strength training, stretching or stress management exercises that you can do in just a few minutes in your office or over your lunch hour. WOWs are a great way for you to stay on top of your exercise or emotional wellness program. Every week a new WOW will be added to keep you on your toes and excited!!  So check back often to maximize your wellness program.  

Bodyweight Squat With Forward Reach

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, April 24, 2024!  This month we will focus on squats so get ready to feel the burn! Kimberly Menzel, Senior Vice President-Area Manager Hospital Administrator will demonstrate the exercises for this month.  Kimberly is an avid walker and walks regularly during her free time.  When she’s not walking, she attends Orange Theory for weekly exercise classes. Exercise: Bodyweight Squat with Forward Reach How to perform: Squat down and push your hips back while reaching your arms in front.  Keep your elbows straight and lift your chest.  Try to squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground or bend your knees to a 45 degree angle. Duration: Perform 10 repetitions with good form. Flyer For Bodyweight Squat With Forward Reach
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Resistance Band Bicep Curl

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, March 6, 2024!  We will be working with a resistance band for this month’s workout.

Melissa Johnson, Chief Administrative Officer for Roseville, will demonstrate the exercises for this month.  Melissa loves to exercise and practices strength training regularly.  She understands the importance of taking care of her body and enjoys the challenge of weightlifting.

Exercise: Resistance Band Bicep Curl

How to perform: Stand up tall place the resistance band under your foot.  Exhale, bend your elbows and bring the band up to your shoulders.   Inhale, slower lower the band back down to starting position.

Duration: Perform 10 to 12 repetitions with good form and breathing.

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Resistance Band Upright Row

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, March 13, 2024!  We will be working with a resistance band for this month’s workout.

Melissa Johnson, Chief Administrative Officer for Roseville, will demonstrate the exercises for this month.  Melissa loves to exercise and practices strength training regularly.  She understands the importance of taking care of her body and enjoys the challenge of weightlifting.

Exercise: Resistance Band Upright Row

How to perform: Stand up tall and step on top of the band.  Hold the handles with your palms facing inwards.  Exhale, pull the band to your chin and keep your elbows up.  Then inhale, release the band back to starting position.

Duration: Perform 10 to 12 repetitions with good form and breathing.

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Resistance Band Mid Back Pull

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, March 20, 2024!  We will be working with a resistance band for this month’s workout.

Melissa Johnson, Chief Administrative Officer for Roseville, will demonstrate the exercises for this month.  Melissa loves to exercise and practices strength training regularly.  She understands the importance of taking care of her body and enjoys the challenge of weightlifting.

Exercise: Resistance Band Mid Back Pull

How to perform: Stand up tall and hold the band with your hands with palms facing down.  Exhale, pull the band apart and squeeze your shoulder blades together and keep your chest lifted.  Inhale, release the band back to starting position.

Duration: Perform 10 to 12 repetitions with good form and breathing.

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