Aspire's Available Wellness Classes
1. Nutrition: Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well (an employee favorite - this is usually the one we start with) The lecture will cover topics such as: You are what you eat
Back to the basics The healthy way to lose weight Caffeine: the good, the bad, and the ugly Types of foods to avoid Top 10 Super Foods Good nutrition = increased energy, productivity, and health.
2. Stress
The lecture will cover topics such as: The effects of stress How to combat the effects of stress How stress builds up bodily toxins How to reduce these toxins
How to control stress and master it
3. Deskercise!
The lecture will cover topics such as: The effects of improper posture while on the job Learn simple ways to ensure proper posture Learn exercises you can do at your desk and on your break to decrease back pain and headaches, decrease muscle ache, and even decrease your risk of disc herniation
4. Am I losing My Mind?
The lecture will cover topics such as: How the power of positive thinking can change and improve your life Learn how to develop a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results in your life as well as mental exercises that when done daily can improve brain function. Learn foods and supplements/vitamins that improve brain function
5. Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body
The lecture will cover topics such as: What does it mean to have a healthy body? I feel great; does that mean I’m healthy? How to recognize when our body needs help Steps to take to ensure our body will function the ways it’s supposed to as long as it’s supposed to
6. Getting More Out of Life and Achieving Optimal Health
The lecture will cover topics such as:
Wellness strategies and the benefits of physical and mental health to ensure you can get the most from life General Wellness tips on healthy aging, fitness, nutrition, healthy sleep and stress resilience
7. How to fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
The lecture will cover topics such as: SAD symptoms such as craving additional sleep, feeling depressed, experiencing daytime drowsiness, frequent colds/flu, gaining weight and often feeling irresistible cravings for sweets Preventative strategies and effective techniques to shed light on beating the winter blues
8. Forever Young - Healthy Aging & Longevity
The lecture will cover topics such as: Nutrition and its role in aging and longevity Techniques to strengthen your memory Wellness tips to fight the impact of stress Factors affecting skin health, skin care and skin conditions
9. Healthy Child, Happy Child
The lecture will cover topics such as: Prenatal, healthy pregnancy and birth Healthy parenting Prevention of toxic exposures and safety Food, Nutrition and Avoiding the Dinnertime Battle Fitting in Family Fitness
10. Working “Well”
The lecture will cover topics such as: Physical stresses placed on joints, muscles, nerves, tendons and bones while we work all day Posture changes will be reviewed to help reduce the likelihood of pain in the neck, back, shoulders, arms and other regions of the body How to set up your work environment properly to avoid overworking joints and tendons
11. Are you taking the right supplements? Understanding Vitamins and Minerals The lecture will cover topics such as: What are vitamins and minerals? The role vitamins and minerals play
Food sources Do processed foods really contain as the nutrients we need? Do I need a multi-vitamin? Toxicity & interactions the importance of antioxidants
12. Healing for Headaches
The lecture will cover topics such as: The truth and myths behind headaches What causes different types of headaches to occur? What you can do to minimize them and even prevent them?
13. Strengthening Your Immune System
The lecture will cover topics such as: How to strengthen your immune system What impacts your immune system Nutritional and Wellness Tips How to identify a poor immune system?
14. Preventing and Detecting Diabetes
The lecture will cover topics such as: What causes diabetes? Risks and Symptoms of diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
Wellness Tips to better manage diabetes
15. Sleep Hygiene and Fatigue
The lecture will cover topics such as: Learn what you need to do to ensure a healthy sleep routine Understand different sleeping postures and its effects on your back and neck Address sleep problems such as insomnia and sleep apnea Tips for a good night's
16. Beating the Blues - Depression & Anxiety
The lecture will cover topics such as: Symptoms of depression and anxiety Physiological impacts of depression and anxiety Care for the disease
Coping Tools to deal with the disease
17. “Back” in Action
The lecture will cover topics such as: The importance of maintaining proper spinal and back health The effects of poor spinal health How to keep your back strong and healthy and how to avoid back problems in the future The importance of strengthening the “core” spinal stabilizing muscles