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Thanks to all who joined us snowshoeing last weekend! We had a great time in the new fallen snow!

In this issue:

  • CYCLING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
  • RESOLUTIONS?
  • GET INSPIRED
  • DID YOU KNOW?

    • CYCLING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
    Love to ride your bike? We do too! Want to let people know how important it is to you and do something about it? Get involved! Next month on April 21 and 22nd the annual Oregon Bike Summit is being held in Salem, Oregon.

    Directly influence Oregon's bike agenda!

    Join key members of Oregon's cycling community in Salem as we continue making Oregon the finest cycling state in the nation. At the 2009 Oregon Bike Summit, for the first time we'll be presenting the Oregon bike agenda directly to our state legislators. We'll also have an update from the National Bike Summit on this year's critical re-authorization of the Federal Transportation Bill. It's your chance to influence the Oregon legislature and the governor to support a strong bike agenda. Get ready for influential keynote speakers, powerful lobbying sessions – and, of course, join us for a refreshing bike ride on Wednesday.

    Learn more about cycling in Oregon and how you can incorporate cycling and fitness into your everyday life by interacting with people like you. For more information check out the Oregon Bike Summit website.

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    March 2009

    RESOLUTIONS?

    It's already March and spring is nearly here. Does that mean you are still working hard towards your New Year's resolution? Let's hope so! If you're finding it hard to stay on track here are some ideas to regain your motivation and training focus.

    Sign Up for an Athletic Event

    There are hundreds of local events in and around Portland that you can participate in. Having an event that you have to train for will help keep you motivated. It also enables you to have more direction in your training of both cardiovascular fitness and strength training. If you need assistance setting up a training schedule for any events email us. Here at STRADA we have a list of upcoming local events posted; this list will also soon be available on our website!

    Group or Class Training

    If an event does not interest you another option is to add a class or start training with a friend. So come join us for our group classes! They will help keep you motivated and excited to exercise - "turn & burns" and all. Want a little more personal attention? Sign up for some group fitness with some of your like-minded friends and really get things moving!

    New Goals

    Don't be afraid to create new goals that can get you motivated. If the original one didn't work, or better yet you already reached it, start a new one!

    Talk About It

    Once you have made your goals don't keep it a secret. Tell people that are important to you - they will help support and encourage you! Having others know will also keep you more determined to reach your goal.


    GET INSPIRED

    Heidi Moore

    Heidi has been part of the STRADA family for 5 months and counting. As a mother of two she has put in the extra effort to make fitness a part of her life! Dedication to 2 times a week with her trainer Paul Collins, plus 3-4 days of cardio a week has produced many empowering benefits.



    Heidi corrected the asymmetrical weight shift in her squat, which has lead to more advanced exercises...also known as more fun (or harder work, depending on the source!) In the last two months she has lost 2 inches from her waist and 2 more from her hips. During the past month of hard work - loaded with jump rope, mountain climbers, and push presses - she has lost nearly 4 pounds! With this new loss she is on her way to being able to do her first unassisted pull-up! Heidi has also been training for the Race for the Roses for the last six weeks. During this training period she has doubled her total running duration! Good work Heidi, keep it up!


    DID YOU KNOW?

    In 2007 the Center for Disease for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded that 25.5 percent of Oregonians were obese. Obese being classified as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater (1).

    Why is that?...

    Two simple reasons: lack of activity and a misunderstanding of nutrition, specifically calories consumed. The table below shows the different calorie needs for sedentary and active individuals for each age range (2). Knowing approximately how many calories you should consume will help prevent overeating.

    For a more in-depth analysis of your estimated calorie expenditure download this PDF from the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.





    1.Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/.

    2. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Energy Levels For Proposed Food IntakePatterns. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/MyPyramid/DevelopmentMaterials/FedlRegNoticeSept2003/table2.pdf.


    		 

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