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The YMCA of Rock River Valley team talks all things wellness. We'll share tips, tricks, motivation and laughs. We believe we can all be great in the 815 when we inspire and support each other.
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If you want to talk about a field that sees trends come and go all the time, talk about the fitness industry! There is ALWAYS something newer, bigger and better and guaranteed to make big changes in your appearance, fitness level, and life. Listen in as our guests, Mike and Bill from FreeMotion Fitness, share what's to come.
If you didn’t catch her on our first episode of this season, Dr. Johnson is a naturopathic doctor whose practice offers complete natural health solutions including acupuncture, cupping, myofascial body work, and homeopathy, among others, many of which we discussed when she was first on. Dr. Johnson takes an approach that gets into the foundational principles of how the body works and how it heals itself. Today we’re going to talk in depth about detoxification, depuration and drainage--the three Ds!
Join us as we talk with Nurse Practitioner Abby Stalcup about some common ailments and how to treat them, incorporating both a traditional and integrative medicine approach. Medication is not a bad thing but, what can be done to help the body correct what is wrong and heal itself not just mask symptoms?
Join Gina & Melissa for episode 2 out of 3 as we dive into Macros
Join Gina & Melissa for episode 1 out of 3 as we dive into Macros and where to start. Have you thought about counting Macros but found it too complicated. Listen to our 3 part series as we break it down for you.
This episode is all about hydration. Most people know how much they should drink but it’s not always easy to do. Listen in for a few tips!
Join us as we discuss with the Executive Director of the Boulder County Health Department, Camille Rodriguez, on how this pandemic may have isolated us and how to change your behaviors for the greater good.
Working out in your 20s is very different then your 50s. Listen in as we discuss what we've learned along the way.
October 3rd launches Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental illness impacts 1 in 5 adults. With a disease that is so common, it amazes us that it is still a taboo topic. We are teaming up with NAMI Northern Illinois to open the door on this topic. Our guests, Xavier & Melissa, share their stories and offer tips to listeners.*Please note that this is a sensitive topic and may not be suitable for all people. We do discuss suicide in this episode.
Melissa and Gina kick off season 2 with a deep dive into naturopathic medicine with Dr. Nadene Johnson from Thrive Naturally Wellness. If you've ever wondered how to incorporate a more natural method of healing into your life - like Gina - then this is the episode for you. We'll define what naturopathic medicine is, methods of treatments and how it's incorporated into your healthy lifestyle.
Season 2 of Let's Be GR815 launches September 22, 2021. We have a great line-up of guests this season covering topics like naturapathic medicine, gut health, mental illness, a focus on childhood obesity, the wonders of water and so much more!Let's Be GR815 is a YMCA of Rock River Valley podcast dedicated to all things healthy living. To learn more about the Y, visit rockriverymca.org.
Six months, 30 episodes, 1,200 downloads and countless nuggets of useful information! Our Let's Be GR815 podcast journey has been amazing. Thank you to our listeners. Check out this final episode of Season 1 as Melissa and Gina remember some of their fave episodes and tease what's in store for Season 2 this fall!
Carbs...they taste so good, but what are they doing to our bodies? Not all carbs are created equally. In this episode, we help dispel some myths around carbs with Personal Trainer, Holli.
This unique piece of equipment called the In-Body Scan is not offered at every local fitness center. Tune in to hear what exactly an In-Body Scan is, the benefits, and why you should get one done at the Y.The In-Body Scan is available at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA, 200 Y Boulevard in Rockford. Packages are 2 scans for $30 and 6 scans for $100. If you want to schedule a scan, contact Gina Karvelis at 815-489-1261.
Long time Y member of 20 years and group fitness instructor, Cheri, shared her surprising successes from our most recent challenge. Tune in to listen about her awesome 'gains'!
May is skin cancer awareness month!With the summer months quickly approaching, listen in on why regular skin cancer screenings are so important. The debate is always around when should you wear sunscreen and which types are best to use.
What is all the talk about collagen?We’re all about healthy eating at the Y and the importance of getting those vital nutrients through our diets. What are the nutrients necessary for healthy skin and what supplements should we take? We chat with Dr. Melissa Stenstrom, a local dermatologist, during this episode.
Join us as we dive into ways in which to improve your immune system.
Join us as Dr. Jared gives his top 3 factors to look for when buying supplements. We cover when to take them and the effect they have on the body.
Eric recently hit a BIG milestone in his workout streak--1,000 days in a row! Recently, Eric has turned this streak into a fundraiser, benefiting the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Join us as we check in on how Eric got started and where he is at today.
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