Category: WOW

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 3!  This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.

Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time.  Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.

Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background.  She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt.  She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well.  She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals.  Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time.  Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.

Great job, Alexis and Optical Center!  Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.

Exercise: Standing Tricep Stretch

How to perform: Stand up tall and reach for your elbow pull on your left tricep.  Push your hips off to the left as you lean to the right.  You should feel a deep stretch in the back of your arm all the way down to your hip.

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

Standing Tricep Stretch Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 10!  This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB. 

 Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time.  Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.

Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background.  She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt.  She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well.  She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals.  Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time.  Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.

 Great job, Alexis and Optical Center!  Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.

Exercise: Standing Shoulder Stretch

How to perform: Stand up tall and place your left arm across your body.  Pull on your left elbow to feel a deep stretch in your left shoulder.

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

Standing Shoulder Stretch Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 17!  This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.

Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time.  Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.

Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background.  She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt.  She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well.  She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals.  Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time.  Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.

Great job, Alexis and Optical Center!  Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.

Exercise: Standing Side Lunge Stretch

How to perform: Place your feet 3-4 feet apart.  Bend your right knee and lean over to the right while keeping your left knee locked.  Keep your spine upright and push your hips back.

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

Standing Side Lunge Stretch Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 24!  This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.

Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time.  Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.

Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background.  She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt.  She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well.  She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals.  Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time.  Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.

Great job, Alexis and Optical Center!  Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.

Exercise: Standing Shoulder Stretch

How to perform: Stand up tall and place your hands behind you.  Lift your hands up and back while keeping your elbows straight.  You should feel a deep stretch in your chest and shoulders.

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds.

Standing Shoulder Stretch Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, December 31!  This month we are highlighting Optical Center, Downtown Commons MOB.

Alexis San Luis, Optical Sales Dispenser, will demonstrate these stretches to combat sitting for extended periods of time.  Sitting can cause lower back and upper body stiffness, so it’s essential to move and stretch frequently in the workplace.

Alexis has a long and extensive fitness background.  She started Taekwondo when she was 11 and currently holds a student black belt.  She also has experience in judo and jujitsu as well.  She has competed in Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for teamwork, comradery, and to challenge her fitness goals.  Currently, she enjoys roller-skating and rock climbing when she has free time.  Finally, she is excited to deepen her yoga practice and will take a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in February with Doma Yoga Studio in Midtown.

Great job, Alexis and Optical Center!  Thank you for role modeling health and wellness in the workplace.

Exercise: Standing Chest Opener

How to perform: Place your left hand on a wall, ledge, or something you can hang onto.    Turn your body to the right to stretch out your left chest.

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

Standing Chest Opener Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, November 5!  This month we are highlighting Pathology, Eureka Hospital. 

Aaron A Perkins, Pathology Technician, will demonstrate these exercises.  There are times where the Pathology work requires looking down and bending into awkward positions.   They feel that stretches for the forearms and neck are essential to prevent workplace strains and sprains, so that will be this month’s focus.

Aaron has a long and extensive background with fitness and exercise.  He has spent most of his life taking part in a diverse mix of sports including, but not limited to, snowboarding, swimming, soccer, wrestling, and golf. Throughout his life he has continued to enjoy the outdoors where he hikes and free dives several times a year. He continues to exercise regularly with free weights and attempts to do some sort of cardio a few times a week.

Great job, Aaron and Pathology!  Keep up self-care and great job for modeling health and wellness in the workplace!

Exercise: Look right and look left

How to perform: Stand up tall and look over to the left.  Ensure that your shoulder blades are pulled down and look over your shoulder.  Relax into he stretch and release tension by exhaling slowly.

Duration: Hold for 10 seconds and repeat on both sides.

Look Right and Look Left Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, November 12!  This month we are highlighting Pathology, Eureka Hospital. 

Aaron A Perkins, Pathology Technician, will demonstrate these exercises.  There are times where the Pathology work requires looking down and bending into awkward positions.   They feel that stretches for the forearms and neck are essential to prevent workplace strains and sprains, so that will be this month’s focus.

Aaron has a long and extensive background with fitness and exercise.  He has spent most of his life taking part in a diverse mix of sports including, but not limited to, snowboarding, swimming, soccer, wrestling, and golf. Throughout his life he has continued to enjoy the outdoors where he hikes and free dives several times a year. He continues to exercise regularly with free weights and attempts to do some sort of cardio a few times a week.

Great job, Aaron and Pathology!  Keep up self-care and great job for modeling health and wellness in the workplace!

Exercise: Neck Circles

How to perform: Stand up tall and relax your shoulders.  Rotate your neck in a circle and move through full range of motion.  Move slow and controlled while breathing through the movement.  

Duration: Rotate for 10 seconds and move in the opposite direction.  

Neck Circle Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, November 19!  This month we are highlighting Pathology, Eureka Hospital. 

Aaron A Perkins, Pathology Technician, will demonstrate these exercises.  There are times where the Pathology work requires looking down and bending into awkward positions.   They feel that stretches for the forearms and neck are essential to prevent workplace strains and sprains, so that will be this month’s focus.

Aaron has a long and extensive background with fitness and exercise.  He has spent most of his life taking part in a diverse mix of sports including, but not limited to, snowboarding, swimming, soccer, wrestling, and golf. Throughout his life he has continued to enjoy the outdoors where he hikes and free dives several times a year. He continues to exercise regularly with free weights and attempts to do some sort of cardio a few times a week.

Great job, Aaron and Pathology!  Keep up self-care and great job for modeling health and wellness in the workplace!

Exercise: Forearm Stretch  

How to perform: Stand up tall and place your right hand in front with the palm facing up.  Use your left hand to pull on your right fingers and relax your right shoulder.  Keep your right arm parallel to the ground and breathe through the stretch.   

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on the other side.   

Forearm Stretch Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, November 26!  This month we are highlighting Pathology, Eureka Hospital. 

Aaron A Perkins, Pathology Technician, will demonstrate these exercises.  There are times where the Pathology work requires looking down and bending into awkward positions.   They feel that stretches for the forearms and neck are essential to prevent workplace strains and sprains, so that will be this month’s focus.

Aaron has a long and extensive background with fitness and exercise.  He has spent most of his life taking part in a diverse mix of sports including, but not limited to, snowboarding, swimming, soccer, wrestling, and golf. Throughout his life he has continued to enjoy the outdoors where he hikes and free dives several times a year. He continues to exercise regularly with free weights and attempts to do some sort of cardio a few times a week.

Great job, Aaron and Pathology!  Keep up self-care and great job for modeling health and wellness in the workplace!

Exercise: Finger Stretch   

How to perform: Place your right fingers against your left fingers.  Push your fingers together and spread your hands apart to feel a deep stretch in your fingers and palms.  Breathe in the stretch and relax your shoulders.      

Duration: Hold for 20 seconds and repeat multiple times throughout the day.    

Finger Stretch Flyer

Welcome to your Workout of the Week, October 1!  This month we are highlighting Women’s Health, Point West.  These stretches will help you feel energized and limber throughout the workday.

Harmit K Rai, LVN, will demonstrate these exercises.  Harmit and her team try to practice self-care in the workplace by participating in stretching.  They encourage each other to take care of their mind and body through a supportive and positive environment.  The team is eager to help and pick each other up during busy workdays.

In addition, Harmit’s fitness journey shows her dedication and commitment to self-care.  Her passion for fitness is not just about strength, but rather a tool to help support her mental health.  She lifts weights 3-4 times a week, performs cardiovascular exercise daily, and is mindful about what she eats.  These combined effects build strength and increase mental resilience—she feels grounded and centered during stressful times. 

Great job, Women’s Health!  Keep supporting one another and encouraging fitness and wellness in the workplace.

Exercise: Lunge Plus Reach  

How to perform: Place your left foot in front and right foot behind you.  Bend the right knee and reach the right arm up.  Look to your right finger tips and feel a deep stretch from your hand all the way down to your right knee. This stretch opens up your right hip flexor, ribcage, and core muscles.

Duration: Hold for 10 seconds and repeat on both sides.

Lunge Plus Reach Flyer