2024 Walk Kansas Webinars

• The Science of Happiness

  Presenter: Michelle Lane, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CHC, NE-BC; Senior Director Community Health and Wellness, North Kansas City Hospital

  Happy people are healthier. Michelle discusses research around this topic and offers four things you can do to increase your set-point of happiness.
  
  

• Food Care and Shoe Selection

  Presenters: Amber Vargo and Ian Halfhide, Manhattan Running Company

  Healthy feet contribute to a happy life! Amber and Ian discuss common causes of foot pain, strategies to help alleviate foot pain, and how to select proper shoes for you and the activities you enjoy.
  
  

• Habit Shift for Better Health

  Presenters: Sharolyn Jackson and Ashley Svaty, Extension Specialists in Family and Consumer Sciences, NE and NW regions.

  Sharolyn and Ashley discuss the science behind habit formation and several strategies that can help you shift to a more healthful lifestyle.
  
  

 

2024 Newsletters

Week One

Week 1 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Habit Shift to Better Health
Getting Started
Habit Shift Challenge
Walk Kansas Webinars
Put More Plants on Your Plate
Recipe: Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Week Two

Week 2 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Why Strength Matters
Simple Moves for More Strength
Habit Shift Challenge
Prioritize Protein for Breakfast
Recipe: Spinach Frittata

Week Three

Week 3 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Sleep is a Superpower
Walking Technique and Posture
Habit Shift Challenge
Explore Pulses
Recipe: Cowboy Caviar

Week Four

Week 4 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Add Intervals to Your Routine
Stretch Your Hip Flexor
Habit Shift Challenge
Fruit and Veggie Power Couples
Recipe: Breakfast Banana Split

Week Five

Week 5 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Dealing with DOMS
Exercise and Your Knees
Habit Shift Challenge
Healthful Mexican Food Options
Recipe: Seasonal Healthy Quesadilla

Week Six

Week 6 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Exercise and Your Bones
Small Hops for Bone Health
Habit Shift Challenge
Shift to More Seafood
Recipe: Blackened Salmon Salad

Week Seven

Week 7 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Exercise and Your Brain
Tiny Habits
Habit Shift Challenge
Shift to Whole Grains
Recipe: Berry Oatmeal Bake

Week Eight

Week 8 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

The F.I.T.T. Principle
Improve Flexibility - Zipper Stretch
Habit Shift Challenge
Tame Your Sweet Tooth
Recipe: Fruit Pizza (Reduced Sugar)

Week Nine

Week 9 (pdf)
Espanõl (pdf)

Walk Kansas Wrap Up
Have a Plan B
Recorded Walk Kansas Webinars
Healthy Grilling Tips
Recipe: Grilled Basil Lemon Pork Chops and Asparagus