FVTC Fitness Center

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Happy Workout Wednesday!

Here are 5 trails in the Fox Valley to use for those nice spring and summer days ahead! What trail is your favorite?

1. Terrell Island
Terrell’s Island currently offers three hiking trails for visitors to enjoy. The trail leads out over the open water from shore at two locations, forming a loop that is unbeaten in the area for natural beauty and wildlife spectacle. Lake Butte des Morts Wildlife Area is a 265-acre property located near the mouth of the upper Fox River.

2. Heritage Parkway Trail
Heritage Parkway Trail is a waterfront trail in Little Chute along the Fox River. Enjoy views of canal and combined lock, hydroelectric dam and great views from a footbridge. Trail also includes wetlands and wooded areas. Connects Island Park to Heesakker Park

3. High Cliff State Park, Sherwood
This popular Wisconsin State Park has multiple trails for a variety of fitness levels from easy to challenging. A vehicle admission sticker is required for entry. The park includes forests, meadows, hills, rocky escarpment and former lime quarry.

4. Heckrodt Nature Preserve
A 76-acre urban nature reserve with over 3 miles of trails, including nearly 2 miles of elevated boardwalks that provide access to the wetland habitat. Located in Menasha on Lake Winnebago. Includes creek, pond, wetland, cattail marsh, open water, created prairie, open field, and forest. Also includes a nature playground for children and FREE Nature Center with mounted Wisconsin mammals and birds, aquariums with local fish, crayfish, turtles and snakes, displays and interactive play and learning.

5. Baird Creek West Loop
It’s a 2.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Green Bay, Wisconsin that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

It’s finally Friday and we’re getting closer to warmer weather and sunny days! Fresh fruits and vegetables will soon be making their grand appearances at the farmer’s markets on weekends.
Naturally, many people tend to begin gravitating towards lighter foods and drinks with the change in temperature. Smoothies and freshly squeezed juices can be great alternatives for carbonated sodas, store-bought juices that are processed and full of added sugar, and those granola bars you may be getting sick of every morning.
Not only are they delicious, but what are the benefits of each you may be wondering?
Check out the graphic below to begin learning about the unique nutritional values on your body!
Check back again next ‘Feel Good Friday’ for more nutritional topics!

Happy Workout Wednesday! During your workouts, do you incorporate weights or resistance? Weight training has incredible benefits, here are just a few of them!

-Keeps bones strong and healthy
-Boosts metabolism and fat loss
-Regulates insulin and lowers inflammation
-Improves posture, sleep, mood, and energy levels

Try this full-body resistance workout, and experience these benefits! If you don’t have dumbbells available, try using items that are around the house such as filling up various sized water bottles to reach the desired weight!

Happy Mindful Monday!
Too often we lose sight of what matters because we get so swept up in our everyday lives. Today, I want you to take a moment to think of 3 things you are grateful for and comment on them below!

It’s finally Friday and we’re approaching the weekend!
Although it may be a chance to take a few days off from school or work, don’t forget to make your health and happiness a priority as well. Schedule activities that make you feel great, like the suggestions listed below, and let us know what your go-to self-cares are on the weekend!