The Recreation & Fitness Center recognizes the health benefits that can be obtained through activities and education in the areas of fitness, competitive and recreational sports, leisure and wellness. The Center and its daily activities offer outlets for stress reduction through exercise and recreation, helping employees face each work day feeling healthy and ready to meet the challenges of their jobs.
Learn more about ways to include fitness and recreation into your work day with our posts.
It all started in 1985. December 2nd as a matter of fact. Four full time staff members shared one office and the responsibility for keeping SAS employees fit and healthy. It has always been a part of the SAS culture to look out for employee’s health and well-being. And as
As a fitness and health professional, I know better. But I still find myself splurging on my favorite comfort foods (burritos, pizza, pasta, etc). Okay, maybe splurge is too mild of a word. I admit it. I tend to go totally overboard at times! What I’m talking about is eating
The holiday countdown has begun. With less than 1 month until Thanksgiving and less than 2 months until Christmas, we are already beginning to plan out our holiday travel and family commitments. Often lost in the maze of planes, trains and automobiles (and feasts, gifts and holiday cheer), is physical
Music is the beat of my life! Ever since I was little I was dancing around the house and singing. Remember when you could go to an amusement park and do a video while lip syncing? That’s right – me at about 9 or 10 years old singing and dancing
Close your eyes…inhale deeply...now exhale fully. Absorb the smells, sounds, and sensations all around you. Connect with the ground under you; sense the sky above you. Now open your eyes and enjoy the fullness of the great outdoors! Oh wait! It is likely that you are inside while you are
While I was in college, perhaps the lecture that stood out most to me was on proper running form from a Strength & Conditioning class. It wasn’t something I ever really thought about before. My only focus had been getting through my runs without dying! However, whether you are a serious marathon
The foods we eat play a huge role in how well our body functions, positively or negatively. If you are training for a sports event or competition, you want to make sure your body is functioning at its peak! This could be a 5K, 10K, Triathlon, Spartan Race, or any
Are you thinking about completing a fall race? Whether it’s a 5K, 10K, or half or full marathon, it’s going to be here before you know it. I’ve been running for years, and I can tell you, there’s nothing like the motivation of signing up for a race to get
“Everything in our body is linked”, according to former Surgeon General David Satcher and the past 5 to 10 years have seen ballooning interest in possible links between mouth health and body health. As much as I would simply love to compartmentalize my oral health from my physical fitness, current
I was born in Florida and I like to think I'm a water baby. I love the way water feels so restorative and relaxing when my body needs a break from all the impact I put it through. I also love that swimming and water walking feel so relaxing, yet
