We compiled a list of helpful resources in the following sections to provide our Washington ACLS, PALS and BLS certification customers with local resources for staying healthy and active. At Rush ACLS we understand that the best way to battle cardiovascular emergencies is to prevent them from ever happening in the first place! Read on to find out what a resident of Washington can do to maintain a healthy heart.
Washington State is a great place to find all sorts of physical activity. One of the best ways to maintain a healthy heart is to be physically active for about 20-30 minutes every day. Here are some suggestions for being active in the state of Washington.
Trails in Washington are abundant. You can find great hiking trails in national and state parks and in urban areas. Here is a link to the Washington State Parks page which gives a variety of tail and outdoor activity ideas. http://www.parks.wa.gov/trails/
Biking is a great way to stay healthy and you can do it almost anywhere. Do you prefer to mountain bike or do you prefer to bike in more urban areas? Either way, regular biking is a phenomenal way to lower your risk of heart attacks, heart disease and other heart-related issues. Check out the Washington State Department of Transportation page devoted entirely to bicycling to find out more about bicycling in Washington. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/
Washington residents are fortunate because they have some great skiing nearby. Skiing is a great way to get outside and stay active during the cold winter months where it is very tempting to sit inside and watch TV. To find out more about skiing in Washington, check out this website. http://www.skiwashington.com/
The other primary way to combat an unhealthy heart is eat well. The lack of physical activity combined with daily intake of high fat and high sugar food has created high levels of obesity and heart problems in Washington.
One good way to eat right is to learn how to shop right. A farmers market is a great place to support local business while ensuring that you are getting healthy food. Here is a link to the farmers market association in Washington if you want to find out more. http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com/
The most famous farmers market is located in Seattle. It is called Pike’s Place market and is a great place to visit. If you like to eat out, here is a list of some of the healthiest and good restaurants in the Seattle area. As a Washington PALS, ACLS and BLS medical professional, please remember to encourage the people that you help to eat right and stay active. http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=healthy+restaurants&find_loc=Seattle%2C+WA
As you know, childhood obesity is growing problem in the United States. Sedentary lifestyles and poor eating habits are making our children heavier than ever before. Childhood obesity can lead to a variety of issues that Washington ACLS, PALS and BLS professional will face.
At Rush ACLS, we want to do our part in fighting the war on childhood obesity. We have compiled a list of some activities and places that will get the kids off the couch. Please be sure to reference this site and pass it on to the people that you help. Thanks!
Bellevue Skate Park -14224 Bel Red Road, Bellevue WA
Seattle Aquarium -1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle WA
Fort Casey State Park -Coupeville, WA
East Hill Skate Park - SE 240th Street and 116th Avenue, Kent, WA
Woodland Park Zoo - 601 No. 59th Street, Seattle WA
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