State-of-the-art fitness facility atop Kensington Garage The fitnessfacility is equipped with cardiovascular equipment weight equipmenttwo group fitness studios shower facilities assistance from fitnessprofessionals a Wii Fit machine that allows you to work on balancecardio strength and flexibility with your very own virtual fitnesstrainer and much more

Fitness evaluations are available by our Health Plus Fitness Associates if you wish to receivean exercise program based on your personal goals and needs The evaluation includes meas-urements of cardiovascular fitness flexibility muscular endurance and muscular strength aswell as measurements of blood pressure resting pulse height and weight calculated BodyMass Index (BMI) and body composition analysisGroup Fitness Classes Health Plus offers a variety of group fitness classes for all fitness levels and interests at our Kensington Garage location and at satellite locationsCardiovascular strengthening and mind-body classes are available at various times throughout the day You will find step aqua kickboxing Nia upper and lower body strength functional fitness yoga pilates Zumba cycling and more on our schedule Find descriptions of the classes and times on the group fitness schedule on our Website or come by and pick one up at our Kensington Garage locationOnline Workouts Choose from a variety of online workouts that are great ways to boost physical activity Do them in your office at your desk at home or when traveling The Start Physical Activity Program Log your physical activity in the Start Online Trackerand earn prizes for meeting each quarterly challenge goal You can log any physical activity you like to do such as dog walking stair climbing biking dancing or gardening Everything is converted to steps in the tracker

There are also a variety of marked campus walking trails and nine walking maps for planning walks of varying time or length The Start Program has numerous special events

throughout the year that encourage physical activity such as the annual Senior Leader Walk National Start Walking Day and Walking WednesdaysMore details on these physical activity resources and others can be found on the Health Plus Website at httphealthplusvanderbiltedu or by calling 343-8943

Best wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season from Vanderbilt FacultyStaff Health and Wellness

Vol 31 bull NO 6December 201 1 Jan uar y 201 2

The Occupational Health Clinic The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center

Health PlusWorkLife Connections-EAP

ConnectionHEALTH W E L L N E S SVANDERBILT FACULTY amp STAFF

Health Plus has fitness options for everyoneHealth Plus offers a variety of fitness options to suit all levels and interests including a17000 square foot fitness facility equipped with cardiovascular machines strength trainingequipment and group fitness classes as well as online workouts and incentive programs All of these programs are available to full- and part-time regular faculty and staff at no cost

Meg Rush MDChair of the Department of Pediatrics for the

Monroe Carell Jr Childrenrsquos Hospital atVanderbilt with daughters Libby (left) and

Katie (right)

Leading by exampleVanderbilt Leaders Making

Wellness a Priority

Mark Your CalendarDecember 15 Babies and YouPresentation Postpartum CareDecember 7 Boomers Elders andMore Presentation Warning SignsMom and Dad May Need AssistanceJanuary 1 Start 2012 Challenge 1BeginsJanuary 9 Hold the Stuffing FinalWeigh-ins Begin

What is one of your favorite childhoodholiday memoriesMy father loved to cut down ourtree The most memorable out-ings included snow wet bootslong hikes and trucks with poorheat At the end of these fewadventures we enjoyed home-made hot chocolateTell me a special Rush family tradi-tion that makes you smileA favorite tradition onThanksgiving weekend is to puton Tchaikovskyrsquos NutcrackerSuite pull out our boxes of nut-crackers and place them aroundthe house Each person has a setof favorites to unbox and positionfor the month of DecemberWersquove been doing this since thegirls were very little mdash it is thestart of our holiday timeWhat physical activity routine helpsyou keep holiday weight gain incheckI make an effort to go to an extrayoga class or do an extra 20 min-utes at home I also take somelong walks in the crisp air

(Continued on page 3)

The Counseling Corner

Q Dear CounselorAs the holidays approach again economic times havecaused me to use the money I hoped to buy gifts with topay bills instead How can I make the holiday timespleasantly memorable for my family and children withoutbuying things we just canrsquot afford Hopeful about the Holidays

A Dear HopefulHolidays donrsquot have to be about buying expensive giftsMost of us donrsquot remember what gifts we got last year nomatter the price tag Why not announce that this year thefocus is going to be on building holiday memories Hereare some beginning ideas 1 Choose three holiday movies and watch them as a

family2 Record your family history on paper audio or video

recordings Interview family members to get theirperspective

3 Take your loose photographs and organize them intoa memory book

4 Compile a family recipe notebook to pass on to yourchildren

5 Make cards for military personnel or others whomight be lonely during the holidays

6 Load up the car take a snack and check out theChristmas lights

7 Set a $5 limit per gift and see how creative each family member can be

8 Bake cookies and decorate them together 9 Re-gift a basket of things that you have outgrown but

others might cherish 10 Reconnect with ten friends and family that you

havenrsquot seen in a while mdash a visit a phone call a card or an e-mail

However if you find that depression or grief limits your ability to engage in the season call WorkLifeConnections-EAP at 936-1327 for a confidential appointmentHappy HolidaysEllen Trice LCSW CEAPCounselor

vanderbilt newsHalf marathon trainingprogram begins January 14

Together KimAmsilli and her mother arefundraisers forGildarsquos Gang each year

Make your dreamto run or walk theCountry Music

Half Marathon on April 28 2012 a reality Join Health Plusas we partner with Gildarsquos Club of Nashville to offer a 16-week comprehensive training program designed to helpyou reach your goal Joining Gildarsquos Gang is a great way to get fit and give back to men women and children in ourcommunity who are affected by cancer ldquoEveryone is so supportive and encouraging of one anotherWe also get access to a great training coach and helpfulconditioning classes at the Vanderbilt Dayani Center Thefundraising tools provided are so easy to use and share Itrsquos amazing how easy it makes it to raise money for a greatcause The social support and giving back to Gildarsquos maketraining with Gildarsquos Gang a really rewarding experience I look forward to it every yearrdquo Kim Amsilli VanderbiltCorporate Relations The program begins Saturday January 14 at 9 am with agroup runwalk followed by an open house and health fairfor all interested participantsLearn more at httphealthplusvanderbiltedu or cometo a 30-minute no obligation information session atVanderbiltbull December 5 Noon ndash 1 pm

The Monroe Carell Jr Childrenrsquos Hospital at Vanderbilt room 2104

bull December 7 11 am ndash 1 pmOne Hundred Oaks room 26103

bull December 15 5 ndash 6 pmHealth Plus Kensington Garage

bull December 16 Noon ndash 1 pmThe Vanderbilt Dayani Center conference room

bull January 12 Noon ndash 1 pmHealth Plus Kensington GarageSponsored by Health Plus the Vanderbilt Dayani Center and the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center

health yourself

3

Thumbs up on handwashingDecember 4 through 10 is National Handwashing Awareness Week

Most people donrsquot do as good a job as they think mdashor should bull We tend not to thoroughly clean our thumbs fingertips

and the areas between our fingersbull Up to half of all men and a quarter of women do not

wash their hands after they use the bathroombull Right-handed people tend to wash their left hand more

thoroughly than their right and vice versaNeed a few reasons to be more diligent about using warm water and soap or squirting some handsanitizerbull We have between 2 and 10 million bacteria between

our fingertips and elbowbull Damp hands spread 1000 times more germs than dry

handsbull The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after

you use the toiletbull Germs can stay alive on hands for up to three hoursbull Millions of germs hide under watches and bracelets

Whatrsquos more there could be as many germs underyour ring as there are people in Europe

bull The CDC recommends that healthcare workers (HCW) use alcohol-based rubs (foam or gel) if their hands are not visibly soiled Vanderbiltrsquos Director of Infection Control and Prevention Vicki Brinsko RN CICexplains that ldquomany people do not realize that if theirpatients have C difficile they must wash their handswith soap and water Also using soap and water youshould wash your hands for about 20 seconds (Singthe ldquoHappy Birthdayrdquo song twice to yourself mdash thattakes the correct amount of time)rdquo

bull Learn more about Vanderbiltrsquos Hand Hygiene programhttpwwwmcvanderbilteduhandhygiene

Source Southeastern (ID) District Health DepartmentReviewed by Vicki Brinsko RN CIC Vanderbiltrsquos Director of InfectionControl and Prevention

lsquoTis better to give than to receiveAs December approaches families may find their children becomingexcited about gifts While the holidays are a time for children toreceive presents it is also a good opportunity to teach children howto give gifts or acts of kindness to others It is true that holiday giftgiving revolves mostly around children but it is important that chil-dren begin as early as three or four years old to learn that giving giftscan be gratifying and can contribute to a loved onersquos happiness bull Allow your child to make a list of people they love This should be

someone they might want to do something for or give a handmadegift Guide them to keep their list short and simple at first so thatyour time and commitment doesnrsquot stretch too thin during the busyholiday season

bull Once they have made a list help your child talk about what likesand hobbies the people on their list may have Try to get yourchild to think about things they can make or something they can dofor the person rather than buy for the person Buying a gift is finetoo but making something is far more special for both the child andthe gift recipient

bull Help your child make their gift If they are going to do somethingfor the gift recipient help them make a little card to explain theldquogift of kindnessrdquo

bull Make sure that your child makes the gift or does the deed him orherself Resist the urge to do it for them While it may look nicer itdoesnrsquot represent the childrsquos work Remember this is a gift from thechild It should reflect the childrsquos creativity and effort It is the actof giving that is important not the finished product

bull Make sure you leave time for your child to deliver the gift Allowtime for your child to spend a few moments with the recipientEncourage the recipient to chat with the child and show gratitudeThis will help the child want to do more giving

Holidays are a great time to increase your childrsquos awareness regard-ing compassion and giving So enjoy the holidays and seize theseopportunities for lsquoteachable momentsrsquo

Happy Holidays

Control your blood pressure with thePressure Relief NetworkHealth Plus is once again sponsoring Pressure Relief Network aseries of classes that explore a range of lifestyle choices you canmake to control your blood pressure Weekly sessions will be held on six Wednesdays beginning February 1 2012 and ending March 72012 The sessions will cover ways to prevent or control hypertensionthrough food choices weight loss physical activity medication andstress management The classes will be held from noon to 1255 pm in Light Hall room to be announced These are available to all full-time facultystaff and their spouses at no cost For more information or to register please contact Madeline Garr Health Educator and Wellness Coach at 343-8777 or email her at madelinebgarrvanderbilt edu

Leading by exampleMeg Rush MD(Continued from page 1)

How will 2012 be different for you than 2011 Yoga teaches one to embrace the moments Over the past few years I have really tried to take this idea to every encounter mdashtime with my girls time with my friends time at workand time alone My hope for 2012 is to do this a little better every day I find that when I can do this even a busy life is balanced

Health n

4

Health and Wellness Connection newsletter editor Stacey K Kendrick MSCoordinator of Health Promotion Faculty andStaff Health and Wellness

Contact staceykkendrickvanderbiltedu or 322-6689

Caregiving from afarThere are an estimated 7 million long-distance caregivers in the UnitedStates

Although many miles can add difficulty to caring for an aging parent orloved one you can still make a big difference Emotional support Schedule regular phone calls and use e-mail to sharenews fun and information Give the person something to look forward toDetective work Your loved one may sound fine on the phone but how doyou know Ask questions like ldquoWhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo rather than ldquoAre youeating wellrdquo If your loved onersquos answer is ldquoa box of crackersrdquo he or she may needmore day-to-day care or an extended visit Simple conversational questions can give you better insight into the personrsquos state of well-being Project management If you feel comfortable as a medical advocate youcould handle your loved onersquos care interpret doctorsrsquo orders or manage a professional caregiver If yoursquore knowledgeable with numbers take onfinance and insurance issues Hold a family meeting and divide responsi-bilities and finances Using your skills on a specific set of long-distancetasks can help both the one needing care and other caregiversIndividually prepared adult care information packets are available for allregular Vanderbilt faculty and staff who need support with elder care issues such as assisted living companion services transportation respitecare and more Learn more about this service at Vanderbilt by visitinghttpchildandfamilycentervanderbilteduservices or contact Stacey Bonner Family Services Coordinator at 936-1990 orstaceylbonnervanderbiltedu to schedule an individual consultationSource National Institute on Aging

Vanderbilt Healthbiggest losers arereally winners

In photo from left to right Stephen LadensackCamilla Beasley Jonquil Kelly Lisa Huff Lynn Edwards LeeAnn Buck Fikre TesfayeKathy Hamilton Christy Britton Jan Cartwright Tammy Moss-Harris Sherill Bumgardner Sharon Frazier Debra Broadstone Bryon Pickard

The One Hundred Oaks Paymentsdepartment recently completed aBiggest Loser contest led by staffmember Debra Broadstone

ldquoSince I have struggled with myweight I knew there were othersthat work on the same floor asmyself at One Hundred Oaks thatwanted to lose weight and justneeded a little support and a reasonto get started So thats how theChallenge began The group weighsin weekly and after everyoneweighs in I send an e-mail out to the group with a little motivationalspeech and a little tip for the weekto keep them going I have peoplethat are going home now and get-ting the whole family involved witheating healthier and losing weightrdquo The group of 35 people reports that 10 people participating in theChallenge lost over 5 of theirbody weight As a group they lost 2767 lbs Now that is a bunch of losers thatare truly winners Congratulationsto all of you and our hats off toDebra for her commitment to sup-porting her colleagues in leading a healthy lifestyle

21 Take five mdash Commit to working for only

five minutes on a task yoursquove been putting offOnce started you might find itrsquos not that badEven if it is it will be easier to complete if youchip at it for five minutes a day 2 Think positive mdash Restate negative thoughtsldquoThis is too hardrdquo becomes ldquoI have all it takes to make it throughrdquo OrldquoThis is a waste of timerdquo becomes ldquoWhat can I learn right nowrdquo

Source Fit Soul Fit Body 9 Keys to a Healthier Happier You

ways to be happyand healthy at work

NUTRITION QUESTIONS

Ask the DietitianQ I always seem to gain a fewpounds during the holiday seasonHow can I enjoy my favorite holidaytreats without the added weight gain

A You are not alone Althoughthe holidays are full of joy andcelebration they are also a time ofweight gain for many Americans Infact research has shown that up to 51of annual weight gain occurs in the six weeks between Thanksgiving andNew Years This extra weight can addup over the years increasing the risk forobesity and other health complications

Luckily you can still indulge in yourfavorite holiday foods while watchingyour waistline The key is to make simple ingredient substitutions that

will ldquoslim downrdquo higher calorie recipes(baked goods creamy dips casserolesmashed potatoes etc) A large majorityof the calories in these dishes comefrom fat and sugar When preparingyour favorite holiday recipes try swapping these ingredients to shave off extra caloriesbull Fruit pureacutee for half of the butter

shortening or oil in desserts(unsweetened applesauce prunes and ripe bananas work well in mostrecipes)

bull Neufchacirctel or low-fat cream cheese instead of regular creamcheese

bull Evaporated skim milk instead of cream

newsyou canuse

bull Greek or fat-free plain yogurt in place ofsour cream and mayonnaise

bull Cut frac14 of the sugar in baked goods andadd cinnamon vanilla or almond extractfor a boost of flavor

Written by Jacquie Sullivan and Lauren Bradford TheDietetic Internship Program at Vanderbilt 2011 ndash 2012 Reviewed by Dianne Killebrew Med RD LDNCoordinator of the Dietetic Internship Program atVanderbilt Sources Roberts SB Holiday Weight Gain Fact orFiction Nutrition Reviews 2000 58(12)378-379California State University Sacramento Healthy Cookingand Baking Substitutions Accessed October 20 2011lthttpwwwcsusedu

Eating-Well Recipe

Garlic MashedPotatoes

Place the potatoes and garlic in a steamer

basket fitted over a large pot of boiling water

Cover and steam until the potatoes are knife-

tender 12 to 15 minutes Warm the chicken

broth in a small pot on the stove or in a glass

container in the microwave

Remove the steamer basket and drain the

water from the large pot Transfer the potatoes

and garlic to the pot add the oil salt pepper

broth and mash until smooth

Nutrition Facts (per frac34 cup serving) Calories 170

Total Fat 4 g (Sat Fat 05 g Mono Fat 25 g Poly Fat

05 g) Protein 4 g Carb 31 g Fiber 3 g Cholesterol

0 mg Sodium 310 mg

Source wwwfoodnetworkcom recipesellie-kriegergarlic-

mashed-potatoes-recipeindexhtml

bull 1 1frasl4 pounds Yukon gold

potatoes unpeeled and cut

into 1-inch pieces

bull 4 large cloves garlic peeled

and quartered

bull 1frasl2 cup low-sodium chicken

broth

bull 1 tablespoon olive oil

bull 1frasl2 teaspoon salt

bull 1frasl4 teaspoon freshly ground

black pepper

Itrsquos not too late to protect yourself from the fluEven if you missed Flulapalooza andyou just couldnrsquot get to the Flu Tent itrsquos not too late Flu vaccines are stillavailable each weekday in the mainOccupational Health Clinic (640Medical Arts Building) from 8 am ndash 5 pm at all OHC Comes to You vaccination events and at One HundredOaks every Thursday morning Viewthe flu webpage at httpoccupationalhealthvanderbiltedu for locations andall things flu Remember the FLU ends with U

5

A morning withoutcoffee is like sleep

mdash Author Unknown

take care

Ten tips to keep your weight in check over the holidays1 Pack fitness clothing and shoes when traveling

2 Wear your running or walking shoes as much as you can You may find a 20-minute window when people are napping or before dinner for a quick walk or run

Should you sweat out sicknessBecoming sick is your bodyrsquos way of saying ldquoSlow downrdquo But how slow do youneed to go The general rule Listen to your body mdash and leave your ego and yourmind out of the decision Here is a guide to help determine if your body is sayingldquoyesrdquo or ldquonordquo to exercise when yoursquore sickYes A mild cold doesnrsquot have to stop you If yoursquore feeling restless and need tomove then move But be gentle According to the American College of SportsMedicine (ACSM) ldquoMild-to-moderate exercise (eg walking) when sick withthe common cold does not appear to be harmfulrdquo No If you have a fever the flu muscle aches fatigue swollen lymph glands or chest congestion then stay put In fact the ACSM recommends two to four weeks of rest before returning to any intensive trainingIf you do decide to exercise remember to cough or sneeze into the bend in your elbow not your hand wipe gym equipment with a towel and disinfectant spray drink lots of water and take frequent rests Source American College of Sports Medicine

3 Serve steamed vegetables instead of heavy casseroles Use herbs andspices as seasonings instead of load-ing them with butter oil or cheeseServe raw veggies and low-fat dip asappetizers instead of meat and cheesecrackers or finger sandwiches

4 Talk a brisk walk before a holidaymeal to curb your appetite

5 Make healthy contributions to theholiday menu Your friends and family will welcome a fresh veg-etable dish or a mixed green saladOr take a more traditional holidaydish and modify it to reduce caloriesfat andor sugar

6 Remember that drinks do counttowards your calorie intake Eggnogand other holiday beverages can adda huge number of calories Choose

low-cal beverages such as diet sodasparkling water or a low-caloriepunch

7 Scan the buffet first Fill your platewith foods that are simply preparedwithout sauces or fried sit down andtake your time to taste and savorevery bite Resist the urge to go backfor more by waiting at least 20 min-utes for your brain to register that you are comfortably full If you arestill hungry eat more vegetables anddrink water

8 Dont run on empty Dont go to aparty hungry or save your appetitefor a big end-of-the day meal withfamily Make sure to eat healthysnacks before the office get-togetherand throughout the holiday weekend

bull Increase retirement savings Ifyour employer offers a retirementsavings plan ask your employerto raise your 2012 contribution If you participate in Vanderbiltrsquosor any employer retirement sav-ings plan consider raising your2012 contribution

bull See where you stand Take aldquosnapshotrdquo of your finances (networth) by subtracting what youowe (debts) from what you have(assets) Is there anything youshould do differently as you lookto 2012

bull Track your progress Checkonline how your investmentaccounts are doing Compare theirperformance with market indexes(eg the Standard amp Poorrsquos 500)Make changes if needed Be sureto diversify your investments

bull Consider enrolling in theVanderbilt Credit UnionChristmas Club The club makessaving easy Over 1700 facultyand staff participate each yearLearn more at httpwwwvanderbiltcuorgindexhtml orcall 936-0300

Smart year-endmoney moves

9 Focus on whatrsquos importantFocusing on spending quality timewith loved ones versus focusing oneating is really whatrsquos importantInstead of spending time togethereating try playing a board gamelooking at old photos or going fora walk

10Donrsquot beat yourself up if you losecontrol Just get right back to nor-mal eating and exercising and tryto do a better job at the next partyor gathering

OHC TALKCOUGH WHEN TO SELF-TREATWHEN TO SEE YOUR PRIMARYCARE PROVIDER

family health

7

Elaine Dauwalder MSN APN FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner VanderbiltOccupational Health ClinicStop and listen Do you hear someone coughing Is it you We have allexperienced those pesky coughs that just make us feel that we will never be well again According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) cough is one of the most common reasons for a visit to a PrimaryCare Provider in the United States How do you know when it is safe to use self-care measures to treat the cough The best way to care for a cough is to treat the cause A cough is not a disease itself but a symptom of some common illnesses such as a cold flu or allergies The American Thoracic Society and The National Heart Blood and LungInstitute provide some helpful informationHere are some self-care practices to help alleviate an acute cough

bull Staying hydrated to thin secretionsbull Cough drops to soothe the throatbull Avoid smoke dust or other pollutantsbull A teaspoon of honey for persons age one and upbull Hot teaHere are some signs that you would need to see your primary care provider(in an otherwise healthy adult) bull If the cough has lasted 2 weeksbull If you have a fever night sweats or you are coughing up bloodbull If your cough interferes with your daily activity or sleepbull If you have had treatment but your cough fails to get betterbull If you feel your cough is seriousbull If you are having shortness of breath wheezing or difficulty breathing

(if severe go to the Emergency Department)If you have a cough from a known chronic condition contact your primarycare provider to discuss signs and symptoms that warrant an office visit oran emergency room visit As you prepare for those holiday gatherings remember washing your handsfrequently and reminding friends and family to do the same is one of the bestways to avoid common conditions which cause coughing

That grumpy and lethargic feelingcome January can be a sign that theholidays were disappointing butletdown can follow picture-perfectfestivities tooThe holidays are filled with posi-tive and negative stressors Fromseeing an annoying relative toshopping and wrapping stressorscan add up to a frenzied pace withno time for recoveryThis December keep stress incheck If you still experience post-holiday blues take it as yourbodyrsquos plea for relaxation and recu-perationbull Keep expectations realistic A

Norman Rockwell Christmas isfiction

bull Plan your time and donrsquot over-commit

bull Stick to your budget A mailboxfull of bills in January is sure todeflate you

bull Donrsquot drink excessively Stress ismagnified by hangover exhaus-tion

bull Avoid the urge to recreate achildhood Christmas Commit toa new tradition instead

bull Take ldquomerdquo time Your body iscraving downtime

bull Listen to the Wellcast CreatingHolidays with More Joy LessStress for ideas to help create a lower stress more joy filledholiday at httpworklifeconnectionsvanderbilteduwellcastscreating-holidays-with-more-joy-less-stressSource wwwMissourifamiliesorg

Avoiding post-holidayblues

upcoming eventsBabies and You is a prenatal educationprogram sponsored by Health Plus that isoffered to full-time faculty staff and theirdependents The program focuses onearly prenatal care and the prevention ofbirth defects and low birth weight Sign up for Babies and You within the firsttrimester of pregnancy and your baby may be eligible to receive a $100 (taxable)savings bond when he or she is born Afterthe birth of your baby you will qualify forone free home visit by a registered nurseThe service is available for Davidson andsurrounding counties

UPCOMING CLASSES FORBABIES AND YOU

December 15 noon to 1 pmPostpartum CareCarol Huber RN BS IBCLCLactation Consultant NICULocation 407 Light Hall

January 19 noon to 1 pmFacing the Challenges ofPregnancyMichelle Collins MSN RNCCertified Nurse Midwife West End Womenrsquos Health CenterLocation To be announced on the Health Plus Website

For more infor mation or to register online visithttphealthplusvanderbilteduservicebabies-and-you

Babies and You

Health Plus Group Fitness News to Know Winter puts a chill on outside workouts If you prefer to exercise outsidebut donrsquot like the cold weather you may enjoy Boot Camp Indoor CyclingSport BOSU or Total Body Conditioning However if you love to be activeoutdoors no matter what the weather you will want to try Organized Track or Outside Boot Camp Beginnerrsquos welcome If your goal for the new year is to be more activedonrsquot fear beginner friendly classes are here The Health Plus Group FitnessProgram welcomes everyone at any of the classes but the ones highlighted in gray on the schedule are better suited for intermediate to advanced partici-pants Some good classes for beginners to start with are Gentle Yoga YogaPilates Nia Zumba Step 1 and Aqua Aerobics See descriptions for eachclass on the schedule and feel free to contact Lori Cowan Group FitnessCoordinator for suggestions on which classes may be best for you Do it yourself If you cannot find a group fitness class that fits into yourschedule you can bring your own workout or use one of the Health PlusDVDs and use one of our studios when there is not a class in session Wehave a variety of DVDs for you to use too including step kickboxingZumba pilates yoga bosu Nia and more The fitness associate on duty can help you get started

There is no need to sign up for classes just show up All classes are offeredat no charge to Vanderbilt full- and part-time regular facultystaff Unless otherwise indicated all classes are held at Health PlusCheck our group fitness schedule for class times and descriptions athttphealthplusvanderbiltedu

For details call Group Fitness Coordinator Lori Cowan at 343-6576 or contact her at lorilcowanvanderbiltedu

Health and Wellness Director Mary Yarbrough MD MPHDepartment Managers

Lori Rolando MD MPH and Marilyn Holmes MS RD LDN Health PlusJim Kendall LCSW ACSW CEAP WorkLife Connections-EAP Melanie Swift MD FACOEM The

Occupational Health Clinic Diane Neighbors EdD Child and Family Center Paula McGown MSN MAccCPA Health amp Wellness Administration

Vanderbilt Health amp WellnessVanderbilt University2201 25th Ave SouthNashville TN 37240

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