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By Stephanie Soares
The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
In this episode we are joined by Lauren Kunkler, founder of Brightly Well. Lauren talks with us about intuitive exercise.
Lauren mentions: "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
Upcoming Brightly Well Events:
6/9/2020 Intuitive Meditation
Every other Sunday starting 6/14/2020 "Chill Pill"
6/24/2020 Intro to Intuitive Eating
7/6/2020 Intuitive Eating 4 week series
Contact Lauren:
[email protected]
Facebook and Instagram @brightlywell
brightlywell.com
To contact your host:
[email protected]
In today's episode Stephanie, owner of Cape Cod Bike Fit, discusses the basics of bike handling including braking and shifting. Tips for safely riding in groups are also covered.
Episode with slides available on the Cape Cod Bike Fit YouTube Channel. Subscribe to see upcoming instructional videos!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQUmo6GttrR8c7fAIUnTQNQ
Other resources mentioned in the show:
Hand signals:
https://www.ilovebicycling.com/cycling-hand-signals/
Other resources:
Cape Cod Cycling Club (C4) www.capecodcycle.com/
Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) www.amcsem.org/
New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) www.nemba.org/chapters/ccnemba
bicycling.com
parktool.com
Contact Stephanie:
[email protected]
capecodbikefit.com
Follow on Social:
facebook.com/capecodbikefit
instagram.com/capecodbikefit
In today's episode Stephanie, owner of Cape Cod Bike Fit, discusses how adults can get started with cycling, safety considerations, required equipment, where to ride and useful resources.
Episode with slides available on the Cape Cod Bike Fit YouTube Channel. Subscribe to see upcoming instructional videos!
https://youtu.be/X3LilL1p7fw
Other resources mentioned in the show:
Hand signals:
https://www.ilovebicycling.com/cycling-hand-signals/
Other resources:
massbike.org
bicycling.com
parktool.com
Contact Stephanie:
[email protected]
capecodbikefit.com
Follow on Social:
facebook.com/capecodbikefit
instagram.com/capecodbikefit
In this episode we are joined by Nicole Perullo, Founder and CEO of Nolia Mabel. Nicole talks with us about skin care for active individuals.
Nicole recommends:
-Before exercise: cleanse -> use toner to balance pH ->moisturizer without SPF -> once moisturizer has absorbed apply sunscreen
-Wash and cleanse your face ASAP following activity, also consider cleansing wipes
-Coola brand sunscreen, locally found at Edens Organic Skin Care
To contact Nicole:
NoliaMabel.com
Facebook and Instagram: @noliamabel
To contact your host:
[email protected]
CapeCodBeFit.com
CapeCodBikeFit.com
In this episode we discuss how to set up or modify a home computer workstation.
-Choice of Laptop vs Desktop: If given the choice between using a laptop and a desktop, opt for the desktop. Laptops are convenient due to being portable however they cause you to either look down at the screen or have your hands too high to type. The exception of course is if you attach an additional monitor or keyboard to allow for more adjust-ability.
-Seating: doesn’t it sound fun to work from the couch or recliner? Pretty luxurious. However, your back and neck think otherwise. I’m pretty sure at this point, most of us have tried to live out this fantasy. Back to reality, the ideal seat would have a back which is firm but has a little give to it, allows feet to be firmly planted on the floor or this can be achieved with a stool, footrest, books, etc. You also want to make sure you have good lumbar support and if that isn’t a feature of your selected chair, then roll up a towel or put a small pillow behind your lower back. Knees should be about level with hips if not slightly lower. Armrests, if present should be set so your arms gently rest on them without shrugging your shoulders
- Monitor: should be an arms length away, ideally the top of your monitor should be about 2-3 inches above level with your gaze. It’s important to try to limit glare and you can do so by adjusting the lighting in the room you are working from. Also important to give your eyes a break from staring at the screen. It’s recommended to take a break every 20 min.
-Keyboard: elbows kept close to the body, wrists straight, hands at or below elbow level
- Considerations for laptop use: elevate the laptop by using books or a laptop riser stand to bring monitor to a better height relative to eye-level, attach additional keyboard for improved wrist positioning
- Phone: use on speaker or use headset
- Take a break for goodness sake. Every 20 minutes would be swell but if not possible then at least once an hour. 20 20 20 rule, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break to look 20 feet away
Stuff to buy: laptop stand, bluetooth keyboard and mouse, footrest, lumbar support, ergonomic chair
In this episode:
- Discuss various workstation components
- Learn ways to improve workstation ergonomics
- Suggested equipment
Show Resources:
Cornell University Ergonomics: http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/
Contact:
[email protected]
www.capecodbefit.com
www.capecodbikefit.com
This episode serves as an introduction to Dr. Stephanie Soares and an overview of the Active Cape Cod Podcast.
Active Cape Cod is a place for Cape Codders to share what they are passionate about. This includes businesses serving the active population, local clubs, upcoming events, and health and wellness professionals providing education. The Cape has an awesome sense of community and I’d love to promote our local businesses and provide Cape Codders with information and insights they may not otherwise come across. I encourage suggestions from the audience, if there is someone you’d like to hear from or a topic you are curious about, send me a message.
Show Resources:
EforAll Business Accelerator www.eforall.org
Contact:
[email protected]
www.capecodbefit.com
www.capecodbikefit.com
The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.