Phil and River all smiles after a great workout!

You’ve all probably felt the chill in the air, especially those of you who brave our 6am classes!  The seasons are definitely changing and temperature swings are going to be more common.  This is also the time when colds start spreading around and people inevitably end up sick (especially those of you that either have or work with children).  What’s an easy way to keep healthy during the turn of the seasons?  Wash your hands – often! The CDC released a report showing that proper hand washing nearly halved the incidence of pneumonia-related infections in children under five worldwide. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under five globally, so the fact that something as simple as proper hand washing can have such a staggering impact is important. Not many people realize that the human influenza virus can survive on surfaces for a surprising two to eight hours, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In fact, a recent FDA study reveals that proper hand washing can stop up to one half of all food borne illnesses, such as E.coli and salmonella. The statistics speak for themselves: people who wash their hands at least four times a day experience 24% fewer sick days from colds, flu and the like, and 51% fewer sick days due to stomach ailments.  Wash your paws folks! 

Today’s Workout: 
AMRAP 20 Minutes
5 Handstand Pushups
30 Walking Lunges