If you couldn't tell by the temperature, summer is in full swing! Sunny skies and warm temperatures do more than make our environment a pleasant place, they also provide some very significant benefits to our health and well-being.
Sunlight helps to regulate almost all our bodily processes. Here are a few more reasons summer is great for your health:
Reduced Rates of Heart Attacks in the Summer - Research indicates that you are less likely to die of a heart attack in the summer than in the winter. In a study of almost 11,000 people who experienced heart attacks over a period of nine years, the survival rate increased by 19 percent if the attack occurred in the summer. Higher levels of Vitamin D – which is synthesized by sunlight – are also thought to play a protective part in those who suffer heart attacks.
People eat more fruit and vegetables - Rising temperatures and increased availability of summer fruits make it easier to fulfill the recommended quota of eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. They also boost the immune system and, because of their low-calorie content, help with weight loss.
Skin health - Controlled exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can have a therapeutic effect on skin complaints such as acne, psoriasis and dermatitis.
Increases agility - The summer is an excellent time to begin an exercise program. Not only do summer clothes provide an incentive to get the body in shape, but the feel-good factor created by sunlight boosts our enthusiasm to begin a fitness regime. Exercise is not only the most effective way to burn up excess calories, but also improves the vital flow of oxygen to the brain, lowering stress levels and improving powers of concentration.
Increases our water consumption - Water is vital to thousands of chemical processes that take place in the body’s cells to enable it to function. These include promoting digestion, regulating body temperature, improving the health and vitality of our skin and flushing toxins from the body. In the summer months, we are more inclined to drink the recommended two liters of water a day needed for optimum health.
Helps to regulate sleep - Waking up to the sun and getting early-morning exposure to its light can help those suffering from sleep disorders such as insomnia. This is because sunlight helps the body’s internal biological clock reset itself. Sleep experts recommend exposure to an hour of sunlight between 7 am and 9 am each morning to help those who have problems getting to sleep at night.
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
Courses listed are held at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton
UPCOMING DATES:
August 24th
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Courses cover Adult, Child CPR as well as AED use. Course cost is $60.00 per person (payable by exact cash or check only on the day of the program).
To register for the class, please contact us at (908) 788-6614 or CPRinfo@hhsnj.org.
Guests may work out for free on Fridays from June through August.
Ages 12 to 17 must have a parent present when completing a guest waiver.
Clinton
Whitehouse Station
Get Into Working Out With Us!
No Enrollment Fee and Discounted Membership Rates for Students and Teachers
$45.00 per month, May through August
**School ID Required to receive discount**
Offer Expires 8/1/2024. Must be 12 years of age or older. Ages 12 to 17 must have a parent present for consent. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
Aquatics:
Reminder - Please be sure to shower before entering any of our pools and refrain from hanging or sitting on the lap lanes. See Pool Schedules.
Fitness Floor:
Please be mindful when stepping onto the track. Members utilize the track for different reasons and you do not want to get run down. Treat it like you are crossing the street, be sure to look both ways!
Equipment:
Everyone has been doing a great job of wiping down the machines and keeping our equipment clean. Thank you for your consideration!
If you are waitlisted for a class and someone cancels, you will automatically be moved into the class and an email will be sent to you if it is within 2 hours of the class start time.
Two hours prior to the class, the waitlist closes and no one automatically gets moved in. The reason for this is the person being moved into the class may not get the notification in time, therefore, we are potentially holding a spot for someone who may not get the message. Members should check the portal/app or may call in within two hours of the start time to find out if there is an opening. In other words, the open spots become available to anyone at the two hour mark.
If you are on the waitlist and you decide that you are not going to attend, we ask that you please remove yourself. We also kindly ask that members who are unable to attend a class, cancel their registration more than 2 hours before the class begins. Please remember that if you do not cancel at all, you are subject to a $10 penalty.
If you refer a friend or family member and they join the Wellness Centers, you will receive a choice of $20 on your club account that can be used toward any service, product, or membership fee OR two free guest passes.
Fitness is a journey, not a destination. Staying fit is an ongoing commitment with milestones achieved along the way.
We are excited to announce that the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers is now offering a new 1-year Fitness Anniversary Program to celebrate our members' fitness milestones. We are happy you trusted us to provide you with the tools that will lead to lifelong health and wellness.
During your anniversary month, you will be invited to bring a family member or friend to join you for a one-anniversary workout. You will also receive two guest passes for future use and a complimentary beverage from our Pro Shop. (To redeem your rewards, please present the email you will receive during your anniversary month to the Front Desk.) We look forward to celebrating your progress and expressing our appreciation to you as a valued member of the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center.
If you have any further questions or comments, we welcome your phone calls to our Front Desk!
Most Sincerely,
Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers are medically-based facilities focused on disease management and health enhancement.