A. H. Ismail Center for Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine

For our final Food Friday of the summer, we’re highlighting these protein- and fiber-packed energy balls—the perfect grab-and-go snack!
These are the perfect snack to prep for the week if you need something in a pinch. You can bring them to work or eat them on the go.
They are highly versatile and you can have fun with adding your own mix-ins!

Pointer Thursday this week is how to adjust a bench in the gym. This is crucial to try different exercises in the gym or strengthen different muscles. This video linked below is an example of how to adjust the bench. https://lnkd.in/ei6mvRrf

New week, fresh mindset. Here’s your Monday motivation to kick things off!

This week's Pointer Thursday is about mental health and stress management. Make sure to take breaks throughout your day to feel your best and to do your best work.
Try out these two tips below!

This glute bridge exercise targets the hamstrings and glutes, while also targeting the core. To perform this exercise, lie on your back on the ground, raise your hips to create a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. The benefits include less back pain, stretches the stabilizers within the glutes, hamstrings, and back, lastly, it can improve posture. https://lnkd.in/gAc4MpTM

This week's Try It Out Tuesday is chest press!

To execute this movement correctly, straighten your upper body and pull your shoulder blades back. Push the handles away from your upper body and slowly with controlled movement return to starting position.

Make sure to adjust the seat height and chest pad distance to your needs.
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It’s Motivational Monday! Here is a quote to start off your week on the right note.

To keep cool in these last few weeks in July while still meeting all of the nutrients needed to keep the body functioning, chia pudding is a great breakfast or snack food for everyone.

As we get closer to the fall semester and opportunities for competitions, it is important to remember these foundational principals of a running program.