GCC Sports Performance Lab

Happy Exercise is Medicine Month! We are going to kick off our celebration by using the EIM virtual background for our presentations and Zoom meetings. How will you kick off your celebration?

Click on the link to get an ACSM background today http://ow.ly/VfQd50zurkp

Happy Earth Day! How are you going to celebrate Earth Day?

Here are some of our tips:
- Go for a hike
- Exercise your green thumb
- Workout outside
- Support sustainable athletic wear

Sit Less and Move More.
Do you know how much you sit throughout your day and what negative affects sitting too long has on the body? Exercise is Medicine has several recommendations to reduce "t**h time" and increase move time.
How many can you check off?
Click the link below and find out.

http://ow.ly/gQAr50zczt6

HIIT workout in 7 minutes? We challenge all of our Fitness Friends to do this workout published by American College of Sports Medicine, today!

Looking for ways to boost your immunity? American College of Lifestyle Medicine has put together this infographic full of tips and resources.

Staying active at home doesn't have to be too complex. The World Health Organization offers some fun tips to stay moving.

7 great reasons why exercise matters

There are many benefits to exercising, even when you cannot get to a gym. This short read from the Mayo Clinic offers some great benefits to why you should be participating in regular exercise.

http://ow.ly/7lnU50z6KFk

7 great reasons why exercise matters Improve your heart health, mood, stamina and more with regular physical activity.

A good exercise program includes multiple modalities and resistance training is one of those modalities. Are you meeting the recommended guidelines?

Are you currently participating in aerobic activity? Are you meeting the guidelines recommended in order to improve stamina and make your heart healthier? Check out this infographic and see if you are where you should be. ❤️

Getting started with physical activity or an exercise program can many times be the hardest part of engaging in exercise. However, we find these tips from ACSM to be very helpful. Hopefully, you do too!

This great blog read from Dr. Simpson for American College of Sports Medicine explains the relationship between exercise, immunity and the COVID-19 pandemic.
http://ow.ly/ifnL50z1keh

Exercise is Medicine has shared some fun ideas on how you can be physically active both indoors or outdoors! Check out these aerobic and strength training tips.

Exercise and Physical Activity can be performed in many various ways - such as walking. American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association have created an infographic on the many ways to participate in and the benefits of a walking program.
http://ow.ly/cvOi50yUC1d

Here are some tips from ACSM to lower stress levels and improve your well being.

http://ow.ly/LNDz50yTy9B

Here is a great blog from American College of Sports Medicine on how to stay active during this time.

http://ow.ly/1Dfz50yNYst

Come join us for our annual GCC Health and Wellness Expo.

At the expo, you'll have the opportunity to meet faculty, healthcare professionals, counselors, & fitness experts to get your personal health and fitness questions answered.

There will also be opportunities to explore careers in healthcare and fitness and meet with employers to learn about jobs in the field.

Wednesday, March 25th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
GCC Life Sciences Building and North Mall Area.

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Ever thought about becoming a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)? Glendale Community College is hosting an American College of Sports Medicine CPT workshop February 21st-23rd.

Use the link below to sign up and secure your spot now.
http://ow.ly/2lW050xQaoV

Ever thought about becoming a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)? Glendale Community College is hosting an American College of Sports Medicine CPT workshop February 21st-23rd.

Use the link below to sign up and secure your spot now.
http://ow.ly/Fql150xQahE

Did you know these facts about your metabolism:
*The majority of the energy you burn, you burn during rest!
*Metabolic rate varies between people!
*Age causes resting metabolic rate to decrease!
*Not consuming enough calories causes resting metabolic rate to decrease!
* By measuring respiratory gas exchange we can tell you if you are burning more fat or carbohydrates!
* Hummingbirds have the fastest metabolism of all animals!
Schedule your Resting Metabolic Rate test today!

Happy Holidays from GCC Sports Performance Lab.

Although our Fall Semester is coming to an end, the GCC Sports Performance Lab remains open throughout the winter break.

Give the gift of good heart health this season! Bring those most important to you, with you to the lab and find out where you stand! Contact us to learn how we can help you!

Did you know our technicians can come to you? We have several companies that we visit biannually and annually to perform a variety of exercise tests on site. Healthy and physically active employees at the workplace are known to have higher productivity and lower absence. Contact us today to get more information on how we can tailor our services for your workplace.

Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of health to those who matter the most to you. We offer gift cards for all of our services.
Contact us now for more information.

Did you know these facts about your metabolism:
*The majority of the energy you burn, you burn during rest!
*Metabolic rate varies between people!
*Age causes resting metabolic rate to decrease!
*Not consuming enough calories causes resting metabolic rate to decrease!
* By measuring respiratory gas exchange we can tell you if you are burning more fat or carbohydrates!
* Hummingbirds have the fastest metabolism of all animals!
Schedule your Resting Metabolic Rate test today!

The most common flexibility test of the lower back and hamstrings, the Sit and Reach test, is one of the general assessments we perform in the Sports Performance Lab. Did you know that tightness of the hamstrings and lower back can cause back pain and limit functional movements? Contact us today to learn how you can increase flexibility into your workout program.

Looking for that perfect gift? We offer gift cards for all of our services. Send us a message now for more information!

We would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.

Did you know the average Thanksgiving Dinner is 3,000 calories?!
American Council on Exercise shares tips on how to stay fit and healthy throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.

https://www.acefitness.org/about-ace/press-room/press-releases/392/hard-to-believe-average-thanksgiving-meal-equals-3

As we approach the holidays and the new year, there is a lot of focus on weight loss/gain and eating trends. This is a well written article for not only health and fitness professionals but for everyone about common diet trends causing harm.

http://ow.ly/1OpW50xa1tD

Recreational and competitive endurance athletes, as well as general fitness enthusiasts, can use the GCC Sports Performance Lab for baseline fitness assessments and guidance on how to optimize fitness plans and goals.

Using accurate heart rate zones can help athletes of all levels improve their performance and get closer to reaching their goals. Set up a consultation with us to find out how which numbers are accurate for you and how you should be using them.

www.gccaz.edu/sports-lab / 623-845-3713

American College of Sports Medicine reports that ultramarathons have become increasingly popular in recent years. More literature has become available to runners specifically regarding injuries, nutrition and physiological changes during distances longer than a traditional marathon.

Find more information here: http://ow.ly/1OpW50xa1tD

There are several ways of measuring body fat percentage. Knowing one's body fat percentage can be an important tool to monitor health status. Skinfold assessments can be done quickly and are very inexpensive. Contact us today to learn more. 623-845-3713 or www.gccaz.edu/sports-lab

We offer a variety of fitness assessments to analyze all components of physical fitness. You can read more here: www.gccaz.edu/sports-lab

You do not need a gym to stay physically active. See these tips from American College of Sports Medicine on how you can be more active at home! http://ow.ly/RGLE50x3IBH

Want to know how much fat mass versus fat free mass you have? Or your total energy expenditure (TEE) needs in calories?

We offer Bod Pod body composition analysis, which will give you this information and is the Gold Standard of the industry?

Book your appointment today.

Are you training to your full potential? Contact the Glendale Community College Sports Performance Lab and see how we can help you improve your training.

We are closed for Veteran's Day.