Only 5 more days to sign up for the Fitness Center amazing, 2020 Vision of You. This FREE fitness and nutrition program is like nothing you've ever seen at any base before: Expert instruction, coaching, daily classes, nutrition, peer group support, online motivation and if you stay with it for 90 days - a chance to win cash & prizes. ...

The Alder tree grows from western Montana to the Pacific Ocean. It is the most common and abundant hardwood tree species grown in this part of the country. The Alder grows very fast which has always made them popular with the timber industry. Its' wood is used for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and is a culinary favorite to smoke salmon. We c...

Are you having trouble with where to begin? Start with identifying a specific goal or goals and then use the F.I.T.T principals to establish your exercise plan Frequency is the number of sessions in a week. This will vary depending on individual goals, but a good rule of thumb is 3-5 times per weekIntensity is how hard you plan to exercise and this...

Health and wellness is a journey filled with many small accomplishments and setbacks.Our intention is to help navigate you through the tough times, applaud your accomplishments and provide a bit of wisdom along the way. To get you started think AMC: A: Accountability: Take action!Commit yourself to the 90 day challenge M: Move more! Start small! 20...

The most frequently asked questions usually consist of "How often, how hard, how long and what type of exercise should I do."In the previous post we provided the F.I.T.T principals to help answer a few of the more basics questions. With this post we will provide more context Cardiovascular training and resistance training can be done on the same da...

It's not too late the join the Fun at Snow Fest: Friday, February 7th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 49 Degrees North Ski Resort - lift tickets are nearly 50% off! Non-military Ski Lift Tickets: $36 (save $29) Youth (7-17) Ski Lift Tickets: $29 (save $23) Ages 6 and under: $5 Approved alternate duty location for all 92 ARW active duty personnel. Civilian employee...

Are you taking care of yourself?  We all get caught up in our daily routines. Routine helps us get through the day while also accomplishing our goals. Most of us are working a little list in our minds and do a mental check when its done.  The one item you probably won't find on that list is any item that relates to taking care of YOU! Sel...

It's non-stop chaos out there. So let's make a promise to spend some time together and just have some FUN reading. I love to read. It's the greatest escape and if I use the library I can have FUN for FREE. Our library has books, audiobooks, movies, and all kinds of resources for you to download Kindles books. They have it all. And as an added ...

Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. It's been an important day around the world ever since. It's a day that the whole world reflects on our planet, our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy! Earth Day was a unified response to an environment in crisis — oil spills, smog, rivers so polluted they literally caught fire...

No joke, April is National Humor Month. We celebrate humor because it plays an essential role in our overall health. Smiling and laughing release hormones and endorphins, increase our heart rate and blood flow to oxygenate our brain and vital organs which all reduce pain and stress. So the next time you want to lift your spirits, smile or laug...

Who doesn't love a new simple and healthy recipe even the kids will like? This Healthy Fudge Cookie recipe hits all the marks for my family. You only need 4 ingredients (more options if you want), it's easy enough for kids to make and it tastes good. We all hate those long stories about how the recipe was discovered and why someone made it, so here...

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a single battle. In 1861, Benito Juárez—a lawyer and member of the indigenous Zapotec tribe—was elected president of Mexico. At the time, the country was in financial ruin after years of internal strife, and the new president was forced to default on de...

It's seems at long time-coming but warm weather is finally here. It's time to get ready for those lazy, hazy days of summer and Outdoor Recreation has all kinds of things to make your summer a warm and leisurely breeze. Here are just a few of the hot rental ideas... Up 4 It Giant Garden Game -$4 midweek / $6 weekend Ladder Ball Set Giant Garden Gam...

Looking for some great ideas for Valentine bliss? Keep it simple and don't spend a lot of money. Think... does your partner like films, take them to a movie (or stream it) or give a movie theater gift card. Does your partner like cars... how about tickets to the Auto Show, gift card to a favorite auto shop or a model they can build of their favorit...

The best time of day to exercise is the time when you can maintain a consistent exercise routine—not necessarily the same time for everyone. As I mentioned in my last post, the most important aspect of your program is consistency.Ensure you schedule time on your calendar to exercise, if you can schedule a regular time, this will help form a routine...

What could be better after a crazy week than a great night on the slopes? Join us this Friday night (February 21st and again on March 20th) and enjoy the epic snow, warm lodge and cool night mountain air. Outdoor Rec will chauffeur you a short 45 minutes to Mt. Spokane. The trip includes transportation, gear and lift tickets... everything you need ...

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Other factors such as, relationships, current diet, and sleep habits can affect your health, wellness and performance goals. For more information concerning these factors you can attend the 2020 Vision Classes that are being offered in February and March or you can stop by the Health Promotion Office located inside the Fitness Center and ask for me...

Sleep, exercise, and weight management are all interconnected. Regular exercise helps control your "sleep/wake cycle." This can help you to fall asleep more easily at night, get a better night's rest, and be more alert during the day—all of which can improve weight management. On the flip side, major disruptions to your circadian rhythm over time c...

According to Psychology Today playing with your child helps them develop all sorts of skills: social and self-control skill sets, motor skills, peer group leadership, cognitive development and it also lowers their stress levels. And parents experience benefits as well. When you play, your body releases the hormone oxytocin which play...