LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL
WINTER 2014
Bored with your current exercise routine? Add some Latin
spice by trying Zumba® once or twice a week.
WHETHER YOU TYPICALLY walk, run, or take the occasional aerobics
class, Zumba can help you salsa right out of your workout rut. This
fitness class offers fun, fast-paced aerobic exercise and uses Latin music
and dance moves, such as flamenco, merengue, and reggaeton to raise
your heart rate and burn calories. The average person can burn up to
369 calories during a single class. If you become a long-term fan, you
can also reap the benefits of increased cardiovascular endurance, on
top of losing inches and pounds.
the class and instructor. If you're worried about
it being too high intensity, ask the instructor for modifications.
It's also great cardiovascular exercise because it elevates your heart
rate in intervals, similar to circuit training.
FITNESS THAT'S FUN
The reason Zumba might help you feel better than another workout
is that most people find it fun. The music is entertaining, and many
people enjoy learning all the moves—which can differ depending on
Zumba is one of many exercise programs offered at Longmont United
Hospital's Health Ambitions wellness center. Classes are open to the
public and held evenings, Tuesday–Thursday. There's even Aqua Zumba
in the pool! Drop in cost is $6.
VITAL VITAMINS
Vital nutrients help keep you healthy from the inside out. And the best way to take them in is through vitamin-rich foods.
VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES can show up in
small ways or become serious problems over
time. Here's what to watch for.
Symptom: cracked, dry skin around lips
and constant sore mouth
Solution: Vitamin B2 (also known as
riboflavin) helps your body make new
cells. To add more of this vitamin to your
diet, serve up crimini mushrooms or
spinach as a side at dinner.
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Symptom: brittle, fragile bones
Solution: Osteoporosis is caused by low
vitamin D levels. Baby your bones by getting
15 minutes of sunlight every day, drinking
vitamin D-fortified milk or juice, or eating
fortified cereals.
Symptom: increased number of nosebleeds,
bleeding gums, or recurrent infections
Solution: Low levels of vitamin C can lead
to scurvy. Sip a glass of orange juice daily,
or stock up on fresh citrus or a chewable
supplement to naturally boost your immunity.
Symptom: scaly skin or rash on face or
body, or frequent hair loss
Solution: Biotin is part of the B-vitamin
family and needs to be replaced daily
to promote healthy skin and hair. Enjoy
scrambled eggs at breakfast or have
fresh-made guacamole as a snack with
whole-grain chips to increase your daily
biotin intake.
Have nutritional worries? Find a physician at
luhcares.org.
