Want to win the coveted yellow champions shirt? Join the Tour de CF, a new spin challenge. The 21-stage challenge will begin Tuesday, Sept. 13, and continue for 14 weeks. Those who complete 21 classes will be presented with a yellow shirt on Dec. 16. The challenge is patterned after the Tour de France, the
Fall is a great time to focus on wellness! All faculty and staff are welcome to attend spin classes and work out in our weight room on the Ocala Campus. This semester, Donna Zelinski will teach spin class Tuesday and Thursday, 4:45-5:30 p.m., in Building 53. The weight room, located in Building 54, is open
Congratulations to the college employees and retirees who participated in the six-week beginner walking plan! Everyone was challenged to begin walking on a regular basis over a six-week period and to follow the plan, which includes easy walking, stretching, brisk walking and resting. The following individuals completed the initial challenge: Sharon Altany, Carol Blakeman, Marissa
Our wellness walking group is off to a great start in their six-week American Heart Association Walking Challenge. At the end of the third week, Carol Blakeman, Mary Cipolla, Joanne DelGrosso, Chenita Hart, Lynn Ruis and Michell Russo are well on their way to completing the challenge. It’s not too late to get started! Call
October was a good month for participation in our wellness programs: We had 114 participants for SPIN and 57 participants in Power Pump. Thanks to all who returned the wellness programming survey: 95% indicated an interest in cardiovascular exercise, so please join us for SPIN: Monday and Wednesday, at noon, and Tuesday and Thursday, at
SPIN had 127 riders participate in September. To date, we have had 351 individuals participate over the 13-year history of the program and have seen 104 colleagues cycle over 100 miles, 44 over 1,000 miles, 17 over 6,000 miles and 6 over 10,000 miles. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Tim Frisch Appleton Museum Public Safety 6,000 Blanket Ana
What wellness programs would you like to see implemented at the College of Central Florida? We want your feedback! Please fill out this short employee wellness and interest survey and send to Bob Zelinski at zelinskb@cf.edu no later than Sept. 30.
As we welcome back our colleagues to the Fall 2021 semester, a new opportunity is beginning for wellness and active engagement in exercise. We will expand our wellness programming throughout the semester. However, to get us started right away, the following schedule takes place the week of Aug. 2 and will continue throughout the term.
CF Health and Wellness is happy to announce the SPIN program will begin again on Nov. 30. Classes will be held in the gym on the schedule below and follow these guidelines: Monday, Wednesday, Friday noon-12:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
While CF Health and Wellness was looking forward to resuming Spin classes, our delayed return to campus means we will need to wait a bit longer. We will share the new schedule as soon as we can safely return to campus.
Indoor cycling (SPIN) classes have wrapped up for the fall semester with the following notable accomplishments. Congratulations to the faculty, staff, retirees, alumni and college volunteers who completed the 420-mile challenge: Kathy Balboni, Retiree Stephanie Baracskay, Foundation Karen Bennett, Athletic Volunteer Carol Blakeman, Faculty-Nursing Mary Cipolla, Business Dr. Sandra Davis, Faculty-Business and Technology Miriam Diequez,
It’s a new semester and a new opportunity to stay healthy. It is also a great time to engage in fitness activities to help with your wellness goals. The spring schedule starts Monday, Jan. 6, and continues through Friday, May 8. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the end of the day to join
Indoor cycling (SPIN) classes have wrapped up for the summer semester with the following notable accomplishments. Congratulations to the faculty, staff, retirees, alumni and college volunteers who completed the 300-mile challenge: Tina Banner, Marketing and Public Relations Stephanie Baracskay, Foundation Carol Blakeman, Faculty-Nursing Debbie Bowe, Retired, Advisement/Student Success Mary Cipolla, Business Dr. Sandra Davis, Faculty-Business
It’s a new academic year and a new opportunity to stay healthy. It is also a great time to engage in fitness activities to help with your wellness goals. The fall schedule starts Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Dec. 13. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the end of the day to join the
Indoor cycling (SPIN) classes have wrapped up for the spring semester with the following notable accomplishments. Congratulations to the faculty, staff, retirees, alumni and college volunteers who completed the 400-mile challenge: Kathy Balboni, Retiree Tina Banner, Marketing Stephanie Baracskay, Foundation Carol Blakeman, Faculty-Nursing Debbie Bowe, Advisement/Student Success Mary Cipolla, Business Dr. Sandra Davis, Faculty-Business and
Summer has started and with it is a new opportunity to engage in fitness activities to help with your wellness goals. The summer schedule continues through Thursday, Aug. 8. Use your lunch hour or invest an hour at the end of the day to join a spin class or participate in strength/stability classes that are
Indoor cycling (SPIN) classes have wrapped up for the fall term with the following notable accomplishments. Congratulations to Janet Roark (Financial Aid) and Sarah Satterfield (Humanities) for reaching the 6,000 mile mark and receiving their custom made blankets. Congratulations to the 740 riders who participated in the fall classes, which raises the overall number of
It’s a new year and a new opportunity to stay healthy. It is also a great opportunity to engage in fitness activities to help with your wellness goals. The spring schedule starts Monday, Jan. 7 through Friday, May 3 and allows faculty and staff to consider using the extra hour at the end of the
Come learn techniques and strategies to focus your attention on your breath at this Just Breathe Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in Instructional Center, Building 9, Room 101. Practice different types of breathing exercises that will help to calm your central nervous system one breath at a time. For more information, contact Lori Witkowich
Congratulations to KT Kim, science faculty, who is the latest to earn the 6,000-mile blanket from the SPIN program. KT is the 18th current or retired employee to earn a blanket. There have been 57 participants in the SPIN program that have earned 1,000-mile jackets and 146 who have earned the 100-mile T-shirts. The SPIN program
