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Jordan Law joins InMotion Network as a Physical Activity Committee Member
Jordan Law, Owner, Soulspin – Indoor Cycling Studio
Jordan joined the InMotion Network in June 2014. Being a very active member of the Physical Activity Committee, Jordan volunteers and provides important input to our Go Girl, Girls In Motion and Women In Motion programs.
She started Soulspin, an indoor cycling studio in Sherwood Park in March 2014. A spin enthusiast at heart, she wanted to provide space where people could immerse themselves in the spin workout and at the same time, help show that spin is an effective workout for anyone willing to sweat a little...ok a lot! She has elevated the trend of indoor cycling to more of a full body workout, incorporating weights and full body strength training in most of our classes.
A passion for entrepreneurship from a young age, she knew that she would own her own business. She knew that she could apply her passion to anything that made good business sense, including her passion for giving back. Although she is limited in time to volunteering (she still currently works a full time job in the oil and gas industry) she and her team utilized the community within the studio to help encourage people to use our Friday night spin classes as a fundraising technique.
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Chronic Disease Control
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death in Canada and six out of ten Canadians are living with at least one chronic disease.Chronic diseases are the major cause of death in Canada, taking a significant toll on Canada’s health-care system, economy and quality of life.
- One-third of Canadians have at least one chronic health condition (Health Council of Canada, 2007). These figures will likely increase, given that the number of Canadians over the age of 65 is expected to rise from 4.2 million in 2005 to 9.8 million by 2036 (Statistics Canada, 2006).
- Each year, about 153,000 Canadians die due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes (Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada, 2004).
- Chronic diseases are estimated to cost the system over $90 billion annually in treatment and lost productivity (Mirolla, 2004).
- Up to 80 per cent of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes — as well as more than one-third of cancers — could be prevented by eliminating shared risk factors such as smoking, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and the harmful use of alcohol (International Council of Nurses [ICN], 2010).
There are three major risk factors that lead to chronic disease:
- Smoking,
- Physical inactivity, and
- Unhealthy eating.
The two biggest challenges in chronic disease are preventing the disease in the first place, and managing the condition effectively when it arises.Prevention is our best option for fighting chronic disease.
For women of reproductive age (ages 15–44 years), some of the most common chronic diseases are depression, hypertension (high blood pressure), and diabetes.
Among women of reproductive age, insufficient physical activity, poor diet, and smoking are common modifiable risk behaviors for chronic disease. Obesity, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes are also common risk factors for developing chronic disease later in life. Eating more healthy foods and being physically active can help prevent the future development of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
Read more, over here and here |
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Canoe Trip - The Green Room on September 20, 2014
The Green Room,in collaboration with InMotion Network held a successful canoe trip on the North Saskatchewan River for over 20 young women. This was successful event for these women, as they do not get opportunities to participate in such activities as they require gender segregated choices.
Following are two testimonials from participants of the canoeing trip:
Diana Abdulhameed (age - 30 years):
"Fun, Fun & Fun! Love the school bus experience on the way to Devon. Sweet starting point to canoe down the river, the scenery was amazing. The staff is helpful and reassuring for most of us with less experience. It was nice to see all of us trying to encourage each other to reach our destination point. Loved the spirit and it was a great experience with the girls. We needed to use our patience first to get to know how to paddle as one team in a canoe. Our team work spirit extended from being a team in one canoe to a bigger team where we attached a couple of canoes to paddle together to save some energy on our way. Before starting our canoeing trip, we had good instructions from the staff on how to paddle and by the end; they gave us some helpful survival instructions. Definitely will repeat it again and probably try Kayaking."
Faiza Akhtar (age - 20 years):
"I had an amazing time and feel extremely fortunate I was able to attend, I would definitely do this trip again. I really enjoy being outdoors and I'm glad the opportunity of going canoeing was available to me because its something I don't get to do often and have always wanted to try. I really appreciated the scenery, especially with the season being fall, and the weather was also perfect for the occasion. Devon to Edmonton was most certainly a long one and took a bit more time than expected, but at the end of it I definitely felt accomplished and felt like I perfected my paddling skills! I also loved that it was an all girls trip! All the sisters worked very well together and persevered to the very end."
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Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Prevent and Help Control Chronic Diseases
Eating a healthy diet – lots of vegetables and fruit, lots of fibre and little fat and sugar – will help you keep a healthy body weight. Research shows that maintaining a healthy body weight reduces your risk of developing chronic diseases.
Tips to eat healthier:
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. It’s a habit you get used to, and every day it gets easier. The important thing is to get started now.
- Eat regular meals. Skipping a meal – especially breakfast – can lead to overeating throughout the day. And when you’re very hungry, it’s hard to make healthy choices.
- Re-think your plate. Fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with grain products and a quarter with meat or alternatives.
- Cut back on portion size. (Portions in North America have grown steadily bigger over the last few decades.) If your portions are a reasonable size, it will be easier for you to eat what you want but still stay healthy.
- Use smaller dishes. Believe it or not, using a smaller plate gives your brain the impression that you’re eating your “normal” amount of food.
- Serve everything you eat in a dish – especially snacks. You’ll be much less likely to overeat if you’re not eating out of the box or bag.
- Make changes gradually. For example, if you try to switch from homogenized milk to skim, you may give up because you don’t like the taste. Try switching first to 2%, then 1%, then skim, and you may be more successful.
- Try to plan your meals for the whole week. Last-minute choices are often unhealthy ones.
- Don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. You’ll make better choices if you’re not hungry.
- Read nutrition labels. Low-fat and fat-free doesn't always mean low in calories.
- Don’t eat while watching TV.
- Choose wisely when you eat in restaurants – skip the fries and sugary drinks, and ask for dressings on the side.
- Slow down and enjoy every bite. It actually takes 20 minutes for your brain to get the message that your stomach is full.
Read more, over here.
Tips for Adults to get physically active:
- Choose a variety of physical activities you enjoy. Try different activities until you find the ones that feel right for you.
- Get into a routine — go to the pool, hit the gym, join a spin class or set a regular run and do some planned exercise. Make it social by getting someone to join you.
- Limit the time you spend watching TV or sitting in front of a computer during leisure time.
- Move yourself — use active transportation to get places. Whenever you can, walk, bike, or run instead of taking the car.
- Spread your sessions of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity throughout the week. Do at least 10 minutes of physical activity at a time.
- Join a team — take part in sports and recreation activities in groups. You’ll make new friends and get active at the same time.
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What we can do : 13 Diabetes Tips to Improve Blood Sugar Control
As we marked the World Diabetes Day on 14 November, 2014 - by incorporating a few positive changes in our lifestyle, we can control this chronic illness.
- Include healthy carbs in your diabetes diet
- Cook pasta al dente and measure servings
- Eat diabetes bars and shakes as meal replacement in a pinch
- Enjoy cinnamon as a natural sweetener (but it may not lower blood sugar)
- Talk to your doctor about drinking alcohol
- Have a cup of green tea
- Drink water to save calories and stay hydrated
- Splash a little vinegar
- Talk to your doctor before adjusting medication
- Set aside quality time for sleep
- Exercise to boost energy & improve sleep
- Do your research before taking supplements
Visit Diabetic Living to read the full article. |
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Ongoing Events:
Girls In Motion:
- October 2014 - June 2015 : Lillian Osborne High School
- October 2014 - June 2015: Holy Cross School
Women In Motion:
- October 2014 - March 2015: The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
- October 2014 - February 2015: Iraqi Canadian Association - Swimming
- November 2014 - 2015 : Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton - Zumba Fitness
- November - December 2014: KCS Training Solutions - Mom & Baby Fit
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Upcoming Deadlines
We hope you're having a great start to the festive season. There are some upcoming deadlines that we want to make sure you are aware of.
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