Healthy Lifestyle
COVID-19 | SCI CIRCUIT TRAINING | MEDITATION | AEROBICS | NUTRITION | DOCUMENTATION LIBRARY| EXERCISE LIBRARY | CALENDAR
NOTE: Please be sure to enter first and last name upon joining the ZOOM sessions.
Outreach for these programs is supported by a Disability Rehabilitation Research Program award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (DRRP #90DP0074, Dr. Mark Nash, PI) and the NIDILRR-funded South Florida SCI Model System (SCIMS #90SI5023, Dr. Elizabeth Felix, PI, and Drs. David Gater and Mark Nash, Co-PI’s).
THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 & SCI
Clean your hands. Don’t touch your face. Social Distance. Boost your immune system. Learn about these tips and more. Details
VIRTUAL SCI CIRCUIT TRAINING
One-hour sessions will be held twice a day (11am & 4pm) every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday via zoom meeting. Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends! Details
Visit our Exercise Library below to watch one of our training programs.
NEW: Mobility Session with Dr. Deena C. Cilien, DPT, PT
Stay on the zoom session directly after the 11am Circuit Training or join at noon . JOIN VIA ZOOM
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12:00pm
Participants with paralysis of upper-extremity muscles may benefit from caregiver assistance, if available Suggested equipment: towel, broom stick (or similar), and a water bottle.
REMOTE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Sessions are held every Friday via zoom meeting. These 45-minute mindfulness sessions will be held in English from 2:30pm – 3:15pm followed by 45-minute sessions in Spanish.
VIRTUAL AEROBICS PROGRAM
One-hour sessions will be held at 4pm every Tuesday and Thursday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends! Details
NUTRITION TIPS
Make sure you are getting the recommended amounts of vitamin C (90 mg) and vitamin D (800 IU) per day. Focus on protein rich foods and snacks since protein plays an important role in the immune system. Some simple tips to limit your exposure when bringing food and goods into your home from grocery stores and deliveries. And did you know getting enough sleep (6 to 8 hours each night) can lower the stress hormone cortisol, which suppresses immune function? Details
DOCUMENTATION LIBRARY
EXERCISE LIBRARY
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NEW: Mobility Session with Dr. Deena C. Cilien, DPT, PT
Stay on the zoom session directly after the 11am Circuit Training or join at noon.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12:00pm
Participants with paralysis of upper-extremity muscles may benefit from caregiver assistance, if available Suggested equipment: towel, broom stick (or similar), and a water bottle.
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
NEW: Mobility Session with Dr. Deena C. Cilien, DPT, PT
Stay on the zoom session directly after the 11am Circuit Training or join at noon.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12:00pm
Participants with paralysis of upper-extremity muscles may benefit from caregiver assistance, if available Suggested equipment: towel, broom stick (or similar), and a water bottle.
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
JOIN VIA ZOOM
password: sci
Join us for a night of trivia, group activities, and games on Thursdays at 7:30 pm eastern time. We welcome family and friends to join as well.
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password: sci