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I'm not a runner either – and that's OK

    By Kallen Anderson, Dietetic Intern, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Flash back to three years ago when I moved to La Crosse. I could instantly tell that La Crosse was an active town, especially with the bluffs and the river right here for outdoor activities. The first morning after my move, I set out for a nice run—which, for me, really means run for a little bit, walk for a little bit and repeat. I ...

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Staying active in the winter

    By Shayna Schertz, wellness education specialist, Community & Preventive Care Services As the weather gets colder it becomes more of a challenge to find ways to fit in the recommended 30 minutes a day of physical activity. Consider both indoor and outdoor activities to keep you moving in these cold winter months. Group exercise classes are a fun way to get moving. The options are endless from Yoga and Pil ...

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Get active for life

  Login: Community Members Login: Gundersen Employees Most days, you'll see Ed West cycling the three miles from his La Crosse home to his job at Dairyland Power. For Ed, the daily commute is a perfect opportunity for riding. Being active is a way of life and he encourages others to give it a try. Minutes in Motion, he says, is a great time to take up healthy habits that can last a ...

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Happy to be minding his minutes

  Login: Community Members Login: Gundersen Employees Linda Larson, wellness education specialist, Community & Preventive Care Services, presents 2014 Minutes in Motion participant George Haug with the $500 grand prize. When La Crosse resident George Haug heard about Minutes in Motion sponsored by Gundersen Health System on the radio, he decided to give it a try. And he won ...

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Educator gets Richland County residents excited about Minutes in Motion

  Login: Community Members Login: Gundersen Employees Dana Churchill, a health educator at Richland County Health Department, helped promote Gundersen Health System's Minutes in Motion physical activity challenge last year in Richland County. Dana raised awareness and helped motivate 150 participants and 20 teams to take part in the challenge for the first time. Dana Churchill ...

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Stay active with your furry friend

    Do you have a dog who loves to walk or run? If so, your pet can help you stay active throughout this challenge. Walking your dog is a great multi-tasking activity: They get a much-needed energy release and you get your steps in! Here are some reasons to grab the leash: Dog owners enjoy health perks from walking their dog a few times a week. These benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, ...

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Get moving - every day and in any way

    By Jill Johnson Henscheid, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Every January my boys and I make a list of dreams and goals for the new year. Each of us pick out special events we want to attend, jot down road trips or vacations we want to experience and then list a few personal goals we hope to accomplish. This annual routine at the beginning of the new year helps us prioritize and track ...

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The basics of gym equipment

    Have you ever walked into a gym with no idea what some of the equipment is used for? You are not alone. If you are not sure how to use a piece of equipment ask a staff member to teach you how to use the equipment safely and effectively. Suspension trainer - There are different brands of suspension trainers. The most popular are TRX and Rip 60. These are adjustable straps with handles that hang from the ceiling. Suspension t ...

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What to do if you fall off track

    We all slip up once in a while and that's okay- it's part of being human. One skipped workout or day of bad eating is not going to stop you from reaching your goals. What is important is how you react. If you fall off track, follow these simple steps to get you back to reaching your goals. Be kind to yourself. Acknowledge what went wrong and accept it without being harsh on yourself. Life happens and we miss workouts and ac ...

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Fitting 30 minutes into your day

    We live in the day and age of go-go-go; how are you supposed to be physically active for 30 minutes each day? Take a deep breath, it's not as intimidating as it may seem and as long as you prioritize your 30 minutes you will be able to get it done. Break it down - Can you find 10 minutes to spare, 3 times a day? Start your day with a 10 minute walk, get up around lunch time for a 10 minute walk and finish the day with a 10 ...

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Sit less, move more

    Do you spend a lot of time during the day sitting? Many of us sit as we commute to work or school, we sit during the day, we sit during our meals and as we relax at night. Even if you exercise, it is important to keep your body moving throughout the day. Moving more during the day can help improve your health in a variety of ways. You can be sedentary even if you exercise every day. Sedentary lifestyles are associated with ...

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Physical activity and cancer

    It's common to hear people tell others who are living with cancer or another chronic illness to try to rest as much as possible. While this is good advice if being active causes someone pain or difficulty breathing, scientific research suggests that exercise is safe for many people during cancer treatment and can even improve quality of life. This is why Gundersen's Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and other cancer cent ...

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As visits resume at Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center, families separated by COVID-19 reunited

    As Jadon, his wife Alissa, and their kids – two-year-old Elliot and one-year-old Azalea – made the drive from Mankato to Wabasha, excitement was in the air. Even though Azalea didn't know it yet, this was a big day. Not only was she turning one and would have a special birthday party, but she would also finally get to meet her great-grandmother, Mary Ann Witte. It was a special day for Mary Ann, too. She was turning 100. Wh ...

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BAHC Foundation continues to fulfill its mission

  Gundersen Boscobel's new clinic microscope The Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics Foundation was established in 1990 for the purpose of supporting the programs and services of Gundersen Boscobel. One of the more recent purchases of the BAHC Foundation was that of a new microscope placed at the Gundersen Boscobel Clinic. "The purchase of the clinic microscope was initiated by Laboratory Director Judy Dayton," Foundation Dir ...

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BAHC Foundation golf outing raises money to purchase the Biodex Balance System

  Team Swan - Caleb Gieseke, Eric Swan, Tom Needham and Scott Swan triumphed in the 16th Annual Doc Randall Golf Outing. The Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics Foundation hosted its 16th Annual Doc Randall Golf Outing on July 20 at the Hickory Grove Golf Course. The proceeds of the event provide needed equipment, programming, and support for Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics. This year's event included 20 tea ...