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WEBE Wellness: Should We Really Try For 10,000 Steps Per Day?

WEBE Wellness: Should We Really Try For 10,000 Steps Per Day?

Do you try to get 10,000 steps in every day? Many of us do – whether we use a Fitbit or check the steps on our phones.

But is 10,000 still what we need? New research shows that it’s far fewer.

The ideal number of steps to aim for is between 6,000 and 8,000 each day.

That’s the range to reduce the risk of early death by more than 50% for those who are 60 or older. Going over 8,000 steps doesn’t add any benefits – the risk just levels off.

But if you’re under 60, the goal increases between 8,000 and 10,000 – but still less than what we’ve been told!

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WEBE Wellness: Do Cold Showers Give Health Benefits?

WEBE Wellness: Do Cold Showers Give Health Benefits?

You’ve probably heard about ice baths – a lot of celebrities are swearing by cold water immersion to help with everything from inflammation to focus to exercise recovery.

But these special baths are expensive and tough to utilize if you don’t have a lot of space. So will a cold shower do the same?

Experts say – yes, but only to some of the benefits.

Previous studies have shown that a minute-long cold shower can help lower stress. And there’s preliminary evidence that it can improve blood flow and even boost your immune system.

If you look to try it, experts say to start slow – start with lukewarm water before going cold, and don’t stay in long – just 15 second bursts to start, and increase it a little at a time.

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WEBE108 The Surfside Hotel “The Blues Are Running”

WEBE108 The Surfside Hotel “The Blues Are Running”

WEBE108 and The Surfside Hotel invite you to kick off the “Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth” with a 5K twilight race raising money for SoundWaters.

The WEBE108 & Surfside Hotel BLUES ARE RUNNING 5K – our inaugural event is hosted by WEBE108, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlooks Long Island Sound as does most of the course!

Join us Tuesday, August 20th for a great Tuesday night of fun, food & froth, followed by a scenic sunset.

REGISTER HERE

Run or walk our beautiful 5K (3.11mi) course overlooking Long Island Sound.
 
Sponsored by WEBE108, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub, this event will have a strict cutoff at 250 people. Arrive early, enjoy the beach and views, run/walk or saunter our very flat and scenic out and back roads, followed by snacks & adult beverages (21+ only). Plenty of N/A options available too.

Size guaranteed classic t-shirts by 8/10 (after 8/10 ‘as available’), swag, awards, and more.

We encourage ALL abilities to join us. Everyone completing the full 5K is eligible for awards based on their computer time. First place finishers overall and in M/F age groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (and 80’s if pre-registered). Second & third place will be added based on pre-reg numbers. 

Event Calendar:

7/7: Registration Opens  $30 till 8/10 ($25 for 20 & under) 

8/10: Guaranteed shirt size ends

8/11: Registration fee increases to $35 through 8/20  ($25 for 20 & under)

8/19: Early bib/shirt pickup at Little Pub 3pm – 6pm 

8/20: 4:30pm pickup at the Little Pub lot 

  • 6:15pm  FREE kids run directed by Donna Cramond
  • 6:25pm  Introductions, announcements, line up
  • 6:30pm  START! WEBE Surfside Hotel The Blues Are Running 5K
  • 6:45pm  Snacks, drinks, giveaways, awards – till sunset & beyond…
  • 7:43pm  Sunset, but it stays light till 8:30pm AND our venue is lighted!

Join us for the WEBE108 Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth August 24 & 25 all over Long Island Sound. First Place Grand Prize of $25,000, with over $40,000 in total prizing. Get more info and register at BluefishTournament.com

Join us as we support our charity partner Soundwaters

Why SoundWaters?
 
Because at SoundWaters we believe through education we can protect and preserve Long Island Sound. Every day, on land and at sea, we educate and inspire children from all backgrounds to understand, value and protect our precious resource of Long Island Sound.

When we engage children in rigorous and dynamic hands on science that connects them to the Sound in a meaningful way, their perspective will be forever changed and they will become better students and lifelong environmental stewards who actively protect Long Island Sound. SoundWaters is the #1 choice of schools that study Long Island Sound.

WEBE Wellness: How Much Exercise Do We Really Need Each Week?

WEBE Wellness: How Much Exercise Do We Really Need Each Week?

You know you should exercise to keep healthy, but how much should you exercise? Not to become a competitive athlete, but to live a longer, healthier life?

A new study reveals we need 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week – that’s 2 and a half hours. But if you don’t have the time, 75 minutes of more intense, hardcore exercise will do the trick.

You might even already be doing it – moderate exercise can be anything from walking to housework to golfing, or even playing with the kids.

If you run, swim, or do cardio, well that’s considered more intensive. And the more of any exercise you can do, the better, if you can get it in every week.

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WEBE Wellness: The Best Day To Take Off Work

WEBE Wellness: The Best Day To Take Off Work

Sometimes you just need to take a day off from work – but what day should you take. How about tomorrow?

Specifically, Wednesdays are the best day to take a day off. And this is directly from a college professor of time and communication.

The reason is it splits up our routine evenly – generally, our routines are five days at work, two days off for the weekend. With a Wednesday break, you get two days on, one day off, two days on, two days off.

We feel less stressed and overwhelmed because it makes the work segments as short as possible during a regular week. And we feel more excited, because it’s a non-traditional day, as opposed to a Monday or Friday.

Plus, if you’re playing hooky, Wednesdays are usually the least busy day for restaurants, movies, and amusement parks.

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WEBE Wellness: Happiness Is A New Hobby

WEBE Wellness: Happiness Is A New Hobby

If you’re looking to add some happiness into your life, find a new hobby. A new study shows it helps, especially as we age.

Researchers found those with hobbies tend to be happier, less depressed, and more satisfied with their lives, and they stay sharper mentally.

The study looked at nearly 100,000 people across three continents, and it held true in every culture. And it doesn’t matter what the hobby is – anything that you enjoy from learning an instrument to puzzles to photography.

Hobbies add purpose to our lives, and they help us feel more in control, and they could help you live longer – as the countries with the longest life expectancies also tended to have the most hobbies.

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