DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

In preparation for the holiday weekend, here's what we're reading now:

Happy, Healthy Kids: Health Tips for Summer Fun - Patch.com

Six Bikini Friendly Burger Recipes - Women's Health Magazine

Keep Your Cool - SouthernLiving.com

Designing Your Swimsuit Strategy - DAC Fitness Blog

Cheers to a happy and healthy Memorial Day!

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

In preparation for the weekend, here's what we're reading:

Going on vacation? 3 Creative Ways to Stick to Your Fitness Routine - Self Magazine

Family balances life and nutrition - USAToday.com

Cutting calories without cutting flavor - Associated Content from Yahoo.com

The Best Workout Music for May 2011 - Shape Magazine

Beat the Summer Heat - DAC Fitness Blog
 
Have a happy and healthy weekend!

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

In preparation for the weekend, here's what what we're reading now:

23 Ways to Eat Better - Women's Health Magazine

Quick Waist Slimmers - Self Magazine

The moments that make us fat - CNNHealth.com

Reader Question: Eating Before Exercising - DAC Blog

Cheers to a healthy and happy weekend!

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

In preparation for the weekend, here's what we're reading:

Seven Foods to Stop Ignoring - Women's Health Magazine

Active Video Games Count as Legitimate Exercise - GeekDad via Wired.com

Is "Healthy" Fast Food for Real? - TIME Healthland

Have a healthy and happy weekend!

DAC Fitness Donates Race Proceeds to Page Robbins Center

Mandy Macri presents Herbie Krisle with DAC Fitness' donation to Page Robbins 

in the facility's garden.

DAC Fitness raised more than $1,000 from its third annual DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race, which was held on Friday, December 31st and benefited the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center. Page Robbins is a Collierville-based nonprofit organization that provides care for those suffering from dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

"DAC Fitness has always been dedicated to giving back to the community," said Robert Creech, president of DAC Fitness. "We're thrilled that through the participation of our members and the community, we were able to once again make a significant donation to such a worthy cause."

In the last three years, DAC Fitness has raised more than $6,000 for Page Robbins.

"Working with DAC Fitness has numerous benefits for our facility and the money raised this year is enough to supplement one full day of service," said Herbie Krisle, Page Robbins' executive director. "In addition to the funds raised, DAC's race emphasizes the importance to get out and move, which has a huge impace on brain health and ultimately, illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer's disease."

For more information about the 2010 DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race, including a list of winners, click here.

DAC Fitness Launches Revamped Biggest Loser!

DAC Fitness has announced the sixth annual DAC's Biggest Loser, which is loosely based on the popular NBC program by the same name. The program, which has been significantly revamped this year, is open to both members and nonmembers and will offer guidance in all areas of a participant's health, including cardiovascular and strength workouts, nutrition and overall wellness. For last year's results, click here and here.

Registration is currently underway at the DAC Fitness Laurelwood, Collierville and Southaven locations, and the eight-week program will begin on February 1.

Participants will work with DAC Fitness trainers and compete in one of three categories - male, female and senior - to see who can lose the most weight over the course of two months. Unlike the television show, no one will be eliminated.

All participants will receive:

- Eight Weeks of Unlimited Team Training (personal training in a group of eight to 10 people)

- Full Health Assessment

- Personalized Nutrition Guidance

- Nutrition and Cardio/Strength Workout Journal

- DAC's Biggest Loser T-Shirt

Costs to participate are as follows:

$99 for current DAC Fitness members currently in a training program

$300 for current DAC Fitness members not in a training program

$400 for nonmembers

In April, one winner from each of the three categories will be announced. All winners, determined by the highest percentage of weight lost, will be awarded a one-year membership to DAC Fitness and $750 in personal training sessions.

To register or for more information, email biggestloser@daclife.com.

Weekend Wrap-Up

In preparation for the holiday weekend, here's what we're reading now:

Skip the sweets and just go nuts - USAToday.com

Burn Off Those Holiday Splurges - Fitness Magazine

Give Yourself the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday - Businessweek.com

Healthy Holiday Foods - DAC Blog

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we're reading now in preparation for the weekend:

Government outlines health goals for 2020 - USAToday.com

Excess Weight Shortens Lifespan - Health.com

The Best Exercises for Everything - Men's Health

Healthier Holidays: Get Moving - DAC Blog

Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we're reading headed into the weekend:

Your healthiest fast food choices - CNNHealth.com

6 Surprising Health Foods - ThatsFit.com

Cold Remedies: Never Get Sick Again - WomensHealthMag.com

Perk Up With Exercise - DAC Blog

Fighting the Sugar Battle

Candy corn, chocolate bars and lollipops - oh my! Candy is EVERYWHERE right now - at the office, in waiting rooms and even (GASP!) in your own home. How do you fight off an intense sugar craving while avoiding the lure of the candy dish?

Don't skip meals. Skipping meals makes you crave sugary, starchy and carbohydrate-rich foods. Eating at least three balanced meals per day that include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins will help prevent sugar cravings before they happen.

Drink a glass of water. Studies show that most cravings only last for about 15 minutes before your mind switches to something else. If the craving is still there after drinking water and waiting, try another tip ...

Brush your teeth or swish mouthwash. Giving your mouth a nice, minty refresher is a great way to combat cravings. If you don't have a toothbrush handy, opt for a piece of sugar-free gum. Chewing gum will provide you with that same minty flavor and keep your mind off candy.

Reach for a piece of fruit. Enjoy an apple, pear or other type of fruit instead of that candy bar. Eating fruit will provide the sweet flavor you crave, along with fiber and beneficial nutrients that will keep you satisfied far longer than a piece of candy.

Give in every now and then. Go ahead and have a piece of candy, but eat it slowly. If you don't think one piece will do the trick, try mixing it with something healthy. Options include combining almonds with a few chocolate chips, enjoying a piece of caramel with an apple, or dipping half of a cookie into nonfat or soy milk.

Weekend Wrap-Up

In preparation for the Halloween weekend, here's what we're reading now:

Trick-or-treaters' Halloween candy often picked off by parents - USA Today

Health Tricks for Your Halloween Treats - NYTimes.com

Which Workout is Your Best Fit? - Women'sHealth.com's Fit Coach

Halloween Health & Safety Tips - CDC courtesy of the DAC Blog

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Image courtesy of WomansDay.com.

Halloween Health & Safety Tips

In preparation for the upcoming holiday weekend, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlined these tips for a safe and healthy Halloween:

All Content and Images Courtesy of the CDC

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we're reading now:

Health Recipes: Comfort Food - Women's Health Magazine

Expert Q&A: How can I eat right on a business trip? - CNNHealth

Health Memphis: Adults should steer youngsters toward healthful choices - The Commercial Appeal

Maximizing Fall Fun - DAC Blog

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we've read this week:

10 foods to help boost your brain power - CookingLight.com via CNNHealth

To Don't List: 8 Overrated Health Fads - Health.com

The Best Tailgate Foods - MensHealth.com

Energize Your Afternoon - DAC Blog

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we've read this week:

30% of overweight Americans think they're in normal range - HealthDay via USA Today

Study: Exercise Can Counteract Obesity Genes - TIME.com in partnership with CNN

CDC Report: U.S. adults don't eat enough fruits and vegetables - FoodConsumer.org

Are You Taking Enough Steps? - DAC Blog

DAC Donates Fitness Balls to Southaven Second Graders

Robert Creech accepts a Certificate of Appreciation from second-grade teacher Rachel Anglin.

Robert Creech, President of DAC, was honored for the club's recent fitness ball donation to Rachel Anglin's second grade class at Greenbrook Elementary in Southaven, Miss.

Anglin, an active DAC Southaven member, wanted something to help her students improve their posture and approached Creech, who was more than happy to make the donation.

Robert with Rachel in her Greenbrook Elementary classroom.

"There's a definite childhood obesity problem in Mississippi and combining fitness with learning could be one step in solving this devastating issue," said Creech.

Students will use the fitness balls in place of regular chairs for the remainder of the school year. While they were taken aback by the balance balls at first, students are embracing the change.

All of the second-graders made cards thanking DAC and Robert for the fitness balls.

"I don't want my old chair back," said seven year-old Chaney Wilson. "The balls are much more comfortable."

"I think chairs are so boring now," said Tristan Harlen, a seven year-old from Southaven. "I hear the other kids say, 'Man, the kids in that class are so lucky!'"

The students sit on the balance balls during a normal school day at Greenbrook Elementary.

To learn more about this donation, read The Commercial Appeal's online article.

Employee Spotlight

Gene Perepichay at DAC Southaven

DAC has promoted Gene Perepichay to head trainer at its Southaven club.

In this new role, Gene oversees and maintains all aspects of the training department and will report to Kristen Cook, Southaven's Operations Director, and John Evans, Fitness Director for the Southaven and Collierville locations.

Gene has been with DAC for more than four years as a fitness coach, assisting members with equipment, conducting fitness consultations and assisting clients with workout routines based on their specific needs.

He is currently certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and holds a certification through the National Council of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and is Special Populations Certified. Gene is an avid racquetball player, leading DAC's Super Splat racquetball tournament for two consecutive years, and enjoys spending time with family, competing in sporting events, traveling and staying aware of health and fitness trends.

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we're reading:

Phys Ed: The Men Who Stare at Screens - Well Blog, NYTimes.com

How Many Calories ... ? - USA Today

10 Nutrition Powerhouses for Kids - CNN.com via Parenting.com

9 "Harmless" Habits That Age You - Yahoo! Health via Prevention

Summer Diet Pitfalls - DAC Blog

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

Here's what we've been reading this week:

11 Tips for a Safe Fourth of July - MedicineNet.com

America's Portion Distortion - MSN Health & Fitness

The Single Best Way to Have a Ton of Energy - Health.com

Safety in the Summer Heat - DAC Blog

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

DAC Weekend Wrap-Up

Here are a few articles we've read this week:

Panel: Obesity is Century's Greatest Public Health Threat - USA Today

Watch What You Eat This Summer - Men's Health Magazine

Simple Tips to Feel Better - MSN Health & Fitness

Staying Healthy on the Go: Managing Stress - DAC Blog