Workforce Open House Today

Students can learn about certificate and degree programs that can jump-start their career from 4-7 p.m. today, June 24, in the Applied Technology Center. To learn more, click here.

Volunteer in your neighborhood

You can find ways to help out in your community using the United Way Volunteer Center web page: http://connect.hwmuw.org/ You can search for opportunities by keyword and by ZIP code. This page also has great information about your impact as a volunteer and frequently asked questions. Get started today!

Why Aerobic?

Are you ready to shake up your workout? Do you wish you could burn more calories without spending more time at the gym? Consider aerobic interval training. Once the domain of elite athletes, interval training has become a powerful tool for the average exerciser, too.

What is interval training?

It’s not as complicated as you might think. Interval training is simply alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity.

For instance, if your exercise is walking — if you’re in good shape, you might incorporate short bursts of jogging into your regular brisk walks. If you’re less fit, you might alternate leisurely walking with periods of faster walking. For example, if you’re walking outdoors, you could walk faster between certain mailboxes, trees or other landmarks.

What can interval training do for me?

Whether you’re a novice exerciser or you’ve been exercising for years, interval training can help you jazz up your workout routine. Consider the benefits:

• You’ll burn more calories. The more vigorously you exercise, the more calories you’ll burn — even if you increase intensity for just a few minutes at a time.
• You’ll improve your aerobic capacity. As your cardiovascular fitness improves, you’ll be able to exercise longer or with more intensity. Imagine finishing your 60-minute walk in 45 minutes — or the additional calories you’ll burn by keeping up the pace for the full 60 minutes.
• You’ll keep boredom at bay. Turning up your intensity in short intervals can add variety to your exercise routine.
• You don’t need special equipment. You can simply modify your current routine.

Information sourced from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/interval-training/art-20044588?pg=1

Online Sale

Grand Rapids Community College will be hosting an Online Sale on June 25. This sale, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., will feature retired College technology and resources including laptops, desktops, monitors, electronics, lost & found items, and many others! A specific inventory listing will be available the day of the sale.

The online sale may be accessed by visiting GRCC’s Online Store http://grcconlinestore.pixafyhosting.com/index.php

Please keep in mind that no inventory will be displayed until June 25 at 7 a.m. For more information, please visit GRCC’s Purchasing Department website http://www.grcc.edu/purchasing/onlinestore

–Disclaimer–

Grand Rapids Community College does not guarantee complete sets. All items will be sold as is. Inventory must be picked up the following day of the sale. Purchased items must be removed from the college campus within two weeks from date of sale as indicated above (by appt).