Get Fit while Helping the PWPL

For those of you who live in Port Washington, we have a great way for you to get some walking in during the month of April while helping the children's department of the Port Washington Public Library. During the entire month the children's department will be running a game entitled: The New Great Library Card Adventure.

Those who participated in the past will remember playing a scavenger hunt in the children’s room. However, the children’s room is currently undergoing a complete renovation and there isn’t enough space to safely play the scavenger hunt in its temporary home. We didn’t want to cancel the game because so many children look forward to it. The popularity of Pokémon Go gave us the idea of taking the game to the streets. Although not as complex as Pokémon Go, the New Great Library Card Adventure works with an electronic device and uses QR codes to give clues to various buildings along Main Street.

Here is an example of a QR code that links to a couple of introductory videos about the game:


How can I help, you may ask? Well, besides being great exercise and learning some history about the buildings that were chosen for the game we need you to help us check up on the QR codes and make sure none are missing from their assigned windows.

The adventure begins and ends at the children's room at the library, so stop by to say hello. And, if you don't live in our town try exploring your own town, or visit Port Washington to try out the game. We'd love to meet our readers!

Spring Training

The NY Mets home opener is almost here! This is a big deal for all Mets fans (Rachel) who have been waiting for the start of what hopes to be a great season (again, Rachel).

As you can tell, one of us is very excited about the day (still Rachel). The other is indifferent. However, we both know the importance for athletes of all ages and abilities to get into shape for the season. Here's a workout that you can do to get you in tip top shape:

Round the Bases
Go to your local baseball diamond and see how many “home runs” you can make with this workout (or modify it at home):
1. First warm up your muscles by jogging one time around the bases.
2. Starting at home plate sprint to first base and do 10 jumping jacks.
3. Sprint to second base and do 10 squats. For a reminder of how to do squats see our previous entry:  Book Shelving Squats
4. Run to third base and do 5 push-ups (on knees or toes depending on your comfort level).
5. Sprint to home plate, and catch your breath.
6. If you are not too tired do steps 2-5 one or more times. Gradually add additional circuits (steps 2-5) to your workout. The goal is to complete 9 rounds or “innings" in one session.

Mets opening day countdown:



Disclaimer to our readers: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.