Get A Victory...Be A Champion!

I am so very pleased and honored to be among the founding architects of this program.  The response from physicians and parents has been overwhelming.  Seem's this program has been in great demand.  We plan on making a major impact on the lives of millions of children, parents, families and this Nation.  The Campion's Program is a registered 501C(3) - we need sponsors and donors - we need coaches and coordinators to continue our growth.  Message me through here or at My Health Coach on Facebook  

Celebrate St. Valentines Day with a purpose - get heart smart

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February is American Heart Month

$0 Cost Heart Healthy Workshops & $59 comprehensive health risk assessments are available for Southern Nevada employers in February.

Las Vegas, NV (February 2, 2011) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  Approximately every 25 seconds, an American has a coronary event, and every minute, someone dies from one.  Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicates that 33 million American adults have hypertension, and an astonishing 76 million Americans have serum cholesterol of greater than 240mg/dl.  Both of these indicators are extraordinary risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.  While heart disease is one of the most costly diseases, it is also one of the most preventable.  In honor of American Heart Month and in cooperation with the American Heart Association (www.heart.org ), My Health Coach (MHC) is seeking to create greater awareness about the importance of lifestyle and behavior as the first line of defense against heart disease.  Because a healthy heart is such a critical component of every individual’s ability to prosper and thrive, MHC is offering to conduct a complimentary heart health workshop and low cost lifestyle and behavioral health risk screenings for a limited number of employers in Southern Nevada in the month of February.

WHY CONDUCT A HEART HEALTH SCREENING IN FEBRUARY?

The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is self-evident. Prevention starts with education.  Awareness of the early warning signs of cardiovascular disease and an individual’s ability to reduce their personal risk factors is – for the month of February- a benefit that employers can offer their workforce with $0 investment.  Based upon data gathered from employers that implemented a work-site wellness program recommended by Department of Health & Human Services, employers saved $600 to $1,100 on health care costs per employee.  Within this population, we found:

• 76.7% of the employees had a risk factor based upon high blood pressure causing an expected excess cost to the employer of $1,188 per at risk employee;
• 90.3% of the employees had a risk based upon body fat percentage causing an expected excess cost to the employer of $606 per at risk employee; and
• 64.3% of the employees had a risk factor based upon low HDL, 25% based upon high LDL, and 50% based upon high Triglycerides.

WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM

My Health Coach is putting its corporate responsibility front and center by offering $0 cost workshops for employers and their employees.  Abundant research makes it clear that, by modifying behaviors and by educating ourselves on specific, easy to implement, no cost and low cost steps to improve our heart and general health; we may avoid the need for expensive prescription medications and costly medical interventions while prolonging our life span by years or decades.  MHC is making this offer to create positive changes in the health of our nation.

For hosting a Heart Healthy Workshop by My Health Coach, employers receive a Healthy Workplace Certificate and the economic benefits of a healthier and more motivated workforce.  A healthier workforce is a less expensive workforce and every business owner is aware of the need to contain rising costs and add profit to their bottom line.  My Health Coach intends to create a healthier Nevada and America by helping employers decrease the cost of medical claims, improve productivity and decrease absenteeism.

MORE INFORMATION

My Health Coach is a Southern Nevada small business dedicated to improving the health of the nation one person at a time.  We believe every individual should take ownership for his/her health and be well-informed health care consumers.  We educate and empower individuals through one on one and population based health screenings, work-site wellness programs, personal and small group coaching, and high touch personal service. 

Employers or organizations seeking to schedule a Heart Healthy Workshop and/or Lifestyle Health Risk Screening Event or to obtain additional information on how we can help you be healthier, please contact Troy Lovick at 702-445-1901, or via email at askcoachtroy@gmail.com

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So Cal Ragnar Relay 2010

One of my endurance race adventures in April was the So Cal Ragnar Relay. Thanks to Coach tracy Hulson for putting this video together. I'd never done a team endurance event and thanks to Coach Tracy's skillful and experienced management this was the MOST FUN I've had in a long run of events. I guess the thing I was missing was FUN FUN FUN!!!


Coach Tracy is putting a team together for the 2011 Florida Keys Ragnar Relay. If you want a great team to have a lot of fun with and raise money for a children's fitness charity you cannot beat a Ragnar.
We'll see you in October 2010 for the Vegas Ragnar! WOOT!

The Silverman reviews are in!

Silverman is the best run and most challenging multi-sport endurance event on the planet.  That may be a grand statement but, Silverman backs it up.  In so many events the athlete's are so much chattel.  Go here, moo....go there, moo...Silverman treats the athlete's like athletes - individuals who have sacrificed in pursuit of a major goal who are about to attempt something rare and spectacular.  At Silverman you are special - and it feels good.  Furthermore Silverman treats fans, family and volunteers to an engaging and entertaining sometimes gut wrenching celebration of human spirit and extraordinary endurance. Race director Frank Lowery could run a school for race directors.  Every turn is flagged, every aid station well stocked and staffed by enthusiastic volunteers, every detail managed - nothing is left to chance except the athlete's ability to finish one of the worlds most grueling and relentless courses.

Sponsors get a high end audience, athletes get the challenge of their lives, Henderson gets a world class athletic event (that the world has yet to discover), volunteers get inspired and amazed and the sport of Triathlon gets elevated another notch by the professionalism, competitiveness and shear love of sport that Silverman creates.  Truly a unique happening even in this crazy sport we all love.

You can race the other-man races but you haven't met your greatest adventure until you've raced Silverman.

Cycling Rites Of Passage - How many have you had?

Bicycling.com is a great site with great articles advice and tips.  I read it, you should too.  This blog posting is really funny if your a cyclist.  I can't say I've done all of these rites but more than half.

Cycling Rites Of Passage

Jon Berghoff; The 400milerun

Insanity is coming...Insanity is coming...insanity is...

OK Peep's. Insanity is coming. This is a hyper intense 60 day challenge. I'm looking for 100 hard core fitness types to join me. The release date is unknown as of today - sometime this summer. Follow me on twitter.com/tritroy for updates.

Dick & Ricky Hoyt - The Most Inspirational Team Ever!

These guys were on my mind on a recent long run. If you have never seen them and heard their story - take a few minutes and be inspired.

I am continuosly inspired by the courage of others