Welcome to your Workout of the Week, October 2!  This month’s focus on stretches to perform before or after walking.

Esperanza Chavez (or Espee), Chief Nurse Executive, will demonstrate these exercises.  Espee is passionate about yoga as it helps her stretch her body and relax her mind.  She feels so much better physically and mentally after she practices.  She also loves walking, hiking, and being outdoors in nature.

October is Walktober, so we are celebrating walking for the month!   

• GoKP is launching a virtual walking program, and you can walk virtually across various destinations around the world.  To sign up, please click on this link. 
• If you need some inspiration on where to walk while on campus, we have walking maps that are already created to help motivate and inspire you on your next route!  Please click here for campus walking maps. 

Exercise: Shoulder stretch

How to perform: Stand up tall and place your left arm across your chest and pull your left elbow with your right hand.

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.

Flyer for Shoulder Stretch 

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, October 9!  This month’s focus on stretches to perform before or after walking.

Esperanza Chavez (or Espee), Chief Nurse Executive, will demonstrate these exercises.  Espee is passionate about yoga as it helps her stretch her body and relax her mind.  She feels so much better physically and mentally after she practices.  She also loves walking, hiking, and being outdoors in nature.

October is Walktober, so we are celebrating walking for the month!   

• GoKP is launching a virtual walking program, and you can walk virtually across various destinations around the world.  To sign up, please click on this link. 
• If you need some inspiration on where to walk while on campus, we have walking maps that are already created to help motivate and inspire you on your next route!  Please click here for campus walking maps. 

Exercise: Hamstring stretch

How to perform: Place your right foot in front and bend your left knee.  Push your hips down and back while maintaining an upright spine.  You should feel a deep stretch in the back of your legs.

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.

Flyer for Hamstring Stretch

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, 10/16!  This month’s focus on stretches to perform before or after walking.

Esperanza Chavez (or Espee), Chief Nurse Executive, will demonstrate these exercises.  Espee is passionate about yoga as it helps her stretch her body and relax her mind.  She feels so much better physically and mentally after she practices.  She also loves walking, hiking, and being outdoors in nature.

October is Walktober, so we are celebrating walking for the month!   

• GoKP is launching a virtual walking program, and you can walk virtually across various destinations around the world.  To sign up, please click on this link. 
• If you need some inspiration on where to walk while on campus, we have walking maps that are already created to help motivate and inspire you on your next route!  Please click here for campus walking maps. 

Exercise: Chest opener

How to perform: Place both hands on your ears and keep your chest lifted.  Pull your elbows back and look to the wall behind you.

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds.

Flyer for Chest Opener

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, 10/23!  This month’s focus on stretches to perform before or after walking.

Esperanza Chavez (or Espee), Chief Nurse Executive, will demonstrate these exercises.  Espee is passionate about yoga as it helps her stretch her body and relax her mind.  She feels so much better physically and mentally after she practices.  She also loves walking, hiking, and being outdoors in nature.

October is Walktober, so we are celebrating walking for the month!   

• GoKP is launching a virtual walking program, and you can walk virtually across various destinations around the world.  To sign up, please click on this link. 
• If you need some inspiration on where to walk while on campus, we have walking maps that are already created to help motivate and inspire you on your next route!  Please click here for campus walking maps. 

Exercise: Calf stretch

How to perform: Place your right foot in front and left foot behind you.  Bend your right knee and keep your left leg straight.  Keep your chest lifted and lean forward.

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides.

Flyer for Calf Stretch 

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, 10/30!  This month’s focus on stretches to perform before or after walking.

Esperanza Chavez (or Espee), Chief Nurse Executive, will demonstrate these exercises.  Espee is passionate about yoga as it helps her stretch her body and relax her mind.  She feels so much better physically and mentally after she practices.  She also loves walking, hiking, and being outdoors in nature.

October is Walktober, so we are celebrating walking for the month!   

• GoKP is launching a virtual walking program, and you can walk virtually across various destinations around the world.  To sign up, please click on this link. 
• If you need some inspiration on where to walk while on campus, we have walking maps that are already created to help motivate and inspire you on your next route!  Please click here for campus walking maps. 

Exercise: Chest and shoulder stretch

How to perform: Place your hands behind you and interlace your fingers.  Pull your hands back and lift up.  You should feel a deep stretch in your shoulders and chest.

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds.

Flyer for Chest and Shoulder Stretch