March News from the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center

As our renovation proceeds, we are becoming increasingly excited to present to you an updated Rec Center, featuring a new main entrance and Front Desk. With the changes that need to be made, our current main entrance and Front Desk will be temporarily relocated beginning Sun., Feb. 26. Rec Center Physical Therapy will also have a separate entrance. This will last about three months' time. In addition to the photos attached, please note the following:

The main entrance will be moved to the High Court Pilates B southeast doors beginning Sun., Feb. 26. (see attached photo)
The Front Desk will move to the Fitness Testing Room, located by the north entrance.
Upon using the new main High Court entrance, please proceed around the track, counter-clockwise, to the new Front Desk location by the north entrance.
Running on the track will be prohibited during this time.
Handicap accessible parking will be available by the north entrance.
North entrance hours will be adjusted to reflect facility hours.
Members utilizing the Rec Room babysitting service are encouraged to enter the facility through the temporary physical therapy entrance (see photo below) for ease of dropping off children.
Please expect closures and delays at the former Front Desk area if entering from the Pharmacy and temporary physical therapy entrance. Members who are not utilizing the Rec Room are encouraged to enter the facility through the north or temporary main entrance.

We sincerely thank you for your patience during this time of renovation. Estimated date of completion for the project is June 2012.

Rec Center Temporary Entrance

Physical Therapy Temporary Entrance

World Rowing Challenge

March 15-April 15 marks the return of the Concept 2 World Rowing Challenge. Any member rowing 100,000 meters or more will receive a t-shirt and be eligible for more prizes through Concept2. The club with the greatest number of total meters rowed will win a new rower. The team with the greatest number of meters rowed per member will also win a new rowing machine. Sign-up by recording your meters rowed on the bulletin board by the north door entrance. For more information please contact Deb at 295-0017 or djduff5@rockwellcollins.com.

Spring is calling...

Max10 is answering!

MAX10, a 10-week (five days a week plus Saturday) body shaping and natural health program at the Rec Center, is holding spring registration beginning March 7, with the session beginning April 2. Class times are 5:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. and include kickboxing, resistance training, plyometrics, core training, and a heavy emphasis on nutrition with in-class food demos, out-of-class cooking demos, natural health tips and more. Join a community where you, regardless of experience or current health, can transform how you look and feel in 10 weeks!

Spring is calling....MAX10 is answering! For more information on pricing and how to register, please contact the front desk at 295-2552 or visit www.max10fit.com.

Congratulations Biathletes!

Biathlon 2012

The Rec's annual Biathlon event was held on Saturday, Feb. 18. Over 100 people participated in the 5 mile Air-Dyne bike and 2.5 mile run or 1.5 mile walk. All ages were represented in the individual and team competitions.

A big thank you to all of our participants and our sponsors: Running Wild, Nutri-Sport, Northtowne Cycling, CVRA, PepsiAmericas, Fitness Sports and Noodles & Company. Race results are available at rockwellcollinsreccenter.com.

Get Your Plate in Shape

By Sandy Holterhaus, LD, RD

It's National Nutrition Month. Is Your Plate in Shape? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and RD's like myself want to take this opportunity to remind you to build a healthy plate.

Choose most of the items for your plate from plant-based foods with half your plate being fruits and vegetables. A little over a quarter of the plate should be grains (aim for 48 grams of whole grain per day). The remainder of the plate should be your protein source which includes lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts, beans and legumes. Lowfat and non-fat milk and dairy sources are also an essential part of your meal and featured on the side of the plate.

A tip for obtaining 48 grams of whole grains per day is to look for the Whole Grains Council seal on whole grains products. It will tell you how many grams of whole grain are in one serving. Big G Cereals will also list the grams of whole grain per serving. Why the focus on whole grains? Whole grains contain the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Together the whole grain provides vital vitamins, nutrients, fiber and phytochemicals that cannot be found in the refined grain. For more information on getting your plate in shape check out the resources at www.choosemyplate.gov.

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Sandy Holterhaus, LD, RD is now accepting appointments at the Rec Center. Check out Sandy's blog at http://extramilenutrition.wordpress.com and pick up a copy of her monthly recipe newsletter at the Rec.

Group Fitness and Pilates News

Zumba

A new group fitness class schedule is set to be effective Sat., Mar. 3. The new schedule includes more Zumba, IronWorks, Build and Burn and Mat Pilates classes. Pre/Post Natal Yoga will be added to the schedule beginning Mon., Apr. 2. For a complete list of classes and descriptions, make sure to grab a brochure from the message center or visit rockwellcollinsreccenter.com.

A new Pilates session begins Mon., Mar. 5 with introductory classes being offered on the following dates for $25 plus tax:

Pilates White Background Tuesday and Thursday

March 20, 22, 27, 29

12:00-1:00PM

Monday and Wednesday

March 19, 21, 26, 28

6:45-7:45PM

Registration is now available at the Front Desk. Duet and private introductory session are also available. For more information contact Bonnie at bjbenesh@rockwellcollins.com or 319.295.0066.

Racquetball

Introduction to Racquetball

March 28 and April 25

Taught by local and racquetball pro Johnny Reimers, this class is for anyone looking to learn more about the rules and fundamentals of racquetball. Join Johnny at the Rec on March 28 or April 25 from 7pm-8:30pm. Free registration now available for members at the front desk. Class is limited to 8 people so don't delay! For more information, please contact Jeff at 295-0016.

Get S.M.A.R.T.

Win a trip to Mexico or Jamaica!

If you're enrolled in our S.M.A.R.T. Rewards program and visited the Rec Center 12 or more days in February, be on the lookout for your rewards email the first full week in March. The email will be from orders@concordms.com, so make sure to add this to your email safe list to ensure delivery.

For those new to the program, S.M.A.R.T. Rewards allows you to participate no matter how you like to stay active- whether you like our group fitness classes, weight lifting, MAX10, enjoy our weight and cardio machines, participate in leagues, or do a little bit of everything, your visits to the Rec Center will count towards S.M.A.R.T. Rewards.

How does the program work? Attend the Rec Center 12 or more days in a month, through November, 2012, and receive $5 per month. Receive an additional $2 per month that you visit the Rec Center 12 or more days a month consecutively. By the end of November 2012, the most one person can receive is $75. You can choose to redeem your Reward Bucks at any time during the year from an assortment of products and apparel from Camelback, Nike and UnderArmour. That's not all--each month you achieve $5 or more in Reward Bucks, you will also be given an entry into the grand prize drawing for a trip for two to Riviera Maya Mexico or Negril Jamaica--valued up to $2500!

Detailed program rules, information and how to pledge is available on the program brochure or by visiting rockwellcollinsreccenter.com. Print copies are available on the message board or at the Front Desk.

2012 is YOUR year to get fit and win. Pledge today!

TRX® Suspension Training

COMING SOON!

Suspension Training exercises build strength, balance, flexibility and core stability with functional exercises that can easily adjust to all fitness levels. TRX® Suspension Training exercises delivers results with dynamic total body exercises that appeal to both men and women, no matter what their fitness goals. Look for details on FREE introductory classes coming soon!

Upcoming SilverSneakers® and

Retiree Events

During the month of February, our retiree and SilverSneakers members are encouraged to complete the "Heart Month Challenge" calendar to be in the running for a $40 gift card! Pick up your calendar at the Front Desk and be sure to return the completed calendar at the end of the month to be eligible for the prize.

Mar. 28: Feeling lucky? A Wednesday charter bus trip to the Riverside Casino is in the works for this month. A $10 plus tax minimal fee will be required for transportation to and from Riverside, but because of the charter, you receive $10 in free coins and a $5 voucher for the buffet. Advanced registration and payment at the Front Desk is required.

Mar. 29: 9-11am Intro to Pickleball. We will again host an introduction to this growing sport. For more information please contact Tom Janik at 365-7491. There is no need to register; just stop by the basketball courts.

And, as always, we have our SilverSneakers fitness classes available Monday through Friday! The class schedule with descriptions is available at the message center or at rockwellcollinsreccenter.com. To register for programming please contact the front desk at 295-2552. For more information on SilverSneakers® events and services please contact Deb Duff at 295-0017.

Mammography Services

at Rockwell Collins Mar. 19

Mobile mammography services are provided onsite at Rockwell Collins through Mercy Women's Health Center of Cedar Rapids.

Onsite mammography is available to all employees, dependents and contract personnel. All procedures need to be ordered by your physician and will be billed to your personal medical insurance. Information on benefit coverage can be obtained by contacting your health insurance carrier. You will need your insurance card at the time of the examination.

In Cedar Rapids, the Mercy Mobile Mammography van comes to the C Avenue complex on the Blairsferry Road side once every three months. It parks outside the Bldg. 109 North Gate.

Mobile mammography appointments are scheduled by the staff at Mercy Women's Center. To set up an appointment, call mammography scheduling at 398-6821. They will give you further instructions.

For more information please contact Rockwell Collins Health Services at 295-4551.

On-site Physical Therapy

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

¨ NO DOCTOR'S REFERRAL is needed with Rockwell Collins Wellmark Insurance (also true with most other Iowa based plans).

¨ FREE 10 MINUTE EVALUATIONS on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM, Wednesdays at Noon. Call 295-8899 or stop by to schedule.

Rec Center Physical Therapy is located inside the
Rockwell Collins Rec Center.
www.reccenterphysicaltherapy.com

For more information regarding any of the Rec Center's programs or services, please call 319.295.2552, or visit us online at www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com.