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Whether you step lively,
step to it or step out, the College’s Wellness Committee would like to
challenge you to log in 10,000 steps a day.
Fitness experts agree that walking 10,000 steps – five miles – is close
to the American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 30 minutes a day of physical
activity. The Surgeon General’s recommendation for physical activity is
to add about 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity each day on top
of your customary daily activities.
Next year, the wellness committee, would like to offer this as a
competition like the walking competition of several years ago. “Most of
us don’t realize how many steps that we make daily. We probably think
that we make more than we actually do. Even with aerobics yesterday, I
didn’t make the 10,000 steps, but today I did,” said Barbara Bishop,
wellness and fitness instructor, who is helping to coordinate the 10,000
steps program.
A pedometer is a good way to measure exercise efforts and stay
motivated, Bishop said, noting that walking a mile is about 2,000 steps.
Dietitians agree that people most successful with weight loss takes
about 12,000-15,000 steps a day.
“Everyone will need to purchase a pedometer which can range in prices
from $10 to $20. You may be able to find some a lot cheaper or higher,”
she said.
Bishop also noted the Wellness and Fitness division is offering “drop
in” class activities throughout the remainder of the semester. “From
Monday through Thursday, there’s a step aerobic class at 1 o’clock. You
don’t have to be a ‘veteran’ of step aerobics; you will be able to catch
on. The 9 o’clock low impact class on Tuesday and Thursday is available,
also. Other classes may have the numbers to allow you to drop in and see
if you would like to join classes in the fall,” she said
The cardio equipment is available in the lobby of the Damon Fitness
Center as well as stationary bikes in the weight room. Any of the
Fitness Center faculty or staff would be more than happy to help you get
started on your activity and/or give encouragement for your weight
loss,” Bishop said.
Want to learn more? Email Bishop a bbishop@mcc.cc.ms.us.
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Sheri Anders, program
coordinator of the Child Development Technology Program, gave birth to a
son, Avery James Anders, on March 31.
Avery James weighed 9 pounds and measured 20 inches long.
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The Eagle’s Nest Bookstore,
located in Ivy Hall, will offer its annual Book Buy Back on:
May 10, 1-3 p.m.; May 11, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. On May
13, there will be a night buy from 5-6 p.m.
Students must have a photo ID.
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Monday
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Dulaney Room
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Great Southern Room
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Webb 100
Choctaw Student Counseling Session 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ivy Conference Room
MCCF Professional Development 10-11:30 a.m. Banquet Room
Business Student Organization 2 p.m. Banquet Room
Faculty Senate Meeting 2:15 p.m. Hardin Board Room
Miss MCC Pageant Rehearsal 3-4 p.m. McCain Theater
Advanced Floral Design 4-6 p.m. Dulaney Room
Cake Decorating 4-6 p.m. Smith 108
Intermediate Sewing 4-6 p.m. Great Southern Room
Floral Design 6-8 p.m. Dulaney Room
Principles of A/C I, Part II 6-9 p.m. Reed 100
Electrician Apprenticeship III 6-10 p.m. Reed 109
Tuesday
FCA 8-8:50 a.m. Wings Cafe
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Dulaney Room
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Great Southern Room
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Webb 100
Nursing 2110 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Banquet Room
Rad Tech Orientation 2-4 p.m. Hardin 122
Occupational Ed. Division Meeting 3-4:30 p.m. Reed 135
MCC Gospel Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m. Ivy 162
Advanced Interior Design 6-8 p.m. Webb 101
JumpStart (Lab) 6-9 p.m. Montgomery 213
Access/PowerPoint 6-9 p.m. Webb 132
Electrician Apprenticeship I 6-10 p.m. Reed 109
Electrician Apprenticeship IV 6-10 p.m. Reed 104
Reserve Law Officers 6-10 p.m. Great Southern Room
Jail Officers Training 6-10 p.m. Trailer Annex A-Room 102
Overflow 7 p.m. Dulaney Room
Wednesday
Sara Lee Bakery 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Great Southern Room
BSU Luncheon 12-1:30 p.m. Dulaney Room
Miss MCC Pageant Rehearsal 3-4 p.m. McCain Theater
Mid Eastern Dance 6-8 p.m. Dance Studio
MASEP 6-9:30 p.m. Health 240 and 221
Electrician Apprenticeship II 6-10 p.m. Reed 104
Thursday
Nursing 1210 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Banquet Room
Workkeys Testing 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Great Southern Room
NCLEX Class 10-11 a.m. Webb 100
National Alcohol Screening Day 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ivy Mall
Nursing 1210 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ivy 189
HOSA Meeting 12-12:50 p.m. McCain Theater
Great Books 2-4 p.m. Hardin 124
Golf I 5-6 p.m. Golf Course
Rad Tech Orientation 5-7 p.m. Health 240
Principles of Air Conditioning II, Part II 6-9 p.m. Reed 100
Electrician Apprenticeship V 6-10 p.m. Reed 109
Reserve Law Officers 6-10 p.m. Great Southern Room
Jail Officers Training 6-10 p.m. Trailer Annex A-Room 102
Friday
CLOSED (Good Friday Holiday)
Golf II 9-10 a.m. Golf Course
MCC vs. Holmes 1 p.m. Scaggs Field
Saturday
NONE
Sunday
NONE
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