Ireland Army Health Clinic hosted two bicycling events, in recognition of National Ride your Bike Month, May 16 and 19. NRYBM is a national campaign that encourages people to ride their bikes to work, in play, and for exercise--riding could not only save gas money, but save some lives through exercise. As part of its push for a healthier Army family through the Performance Triad, leadership at IRAHC invited units from across post to participate in both rides.
The lunch ride, which wrapped around the Fort Knox historic district, ended with a visit of booths that focused on diet and exercise, while the morning ride May 19 ended with a breakfast made from recipes provided by clinic dietitians. Breakfast was prepared and hosted by the Fort Knox Religious Support Chaplains and Assistance.
"It's no secret that exercise is one of the keys to healthy living," Col. Bob Cornes, IRAHC commander explained. "We all have an activity that we like better than others and once we find our niche we are likely to be involved and stick with it."
"But, you don't have to be a Soldier to benefit from the triad," he added. "Statistics show that eating better, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly helps keep us from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses associated with lack of exercise and poor diet. And that translates into less time in the doctor's office and less money spent on prescriptions."
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