EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

Take the 30 Minute Challenge!!

The Employee Wellness Team challenges you to participate in 30 minutes of activity three times a week in Phase One. There are three months in each Phase. After the initial phase you should set your own goal (i.e. increase to 40 minutes 3 days a week). The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. More vigorous aerobic activities such as brisk walking, running, swimming, bicycling and jumping rope – done three to four times a week for 30-60 minutes – are best for improving the fitness of you heart and lungs. The Employee Wellness Team encourages you to see your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.

BENEFITS

•  A healthier YOU!
•  A support group to help cheer you on to your goals
•  Exercise helps reduce STRESS
•  Exercise helps lower blood pressure
•  Exercise helps you feel HEALTHIER

Activity Log

Download the Activity Log to begin tracking your exercise. At the end of the month send your form to Donna Ressler in Career Services, Lyle Hall in order to remain an active member and be eligible for PRIZES.

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Baseline Data

Along with your Activity Log, this form will help you monitor your progress.

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Brown Bags

Lyle Hall Parlor, Noon-1pm

October 5th – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how to perform a self breast exam with Bonnie Goshen from MU Health Services. Pick up a free shower card and pink ribbons.

November 2nd – Healthy Holiday Eating. Bring your favorite healthy holiday dish to share with the group. Don’t forget copies of your recipe to exchange with others.

December 7th – De-stress with the Peer Health Educators.

January 11th – “Know Your Numbers” What do those LDL, HDL, blood sugar numbers all mean? What’s good, what’s bad? Join the discussion to make sense out of these numbers. If you have recently had blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes screenings bring your numbers with you.

Questions

Contact any committee member if you have questions.

Bunky Frey, Human Resources x3017

Linda Heisey, Financial Aid x3026

Martha Glass, Wellness Center x2238

Julie Lombardi, Wellness & Sport Sciences x2385

Thelma Eckerd, Library x3645

Jennifer Ruth, Library x3103

Donna Ressler, Career Services x3312

•  Employee Wellness Challenge information packets may be picked up in Human Resources (Dilworth) or The Wellness Center (Montour House)

•  Monthly reports should be sent to Donna Ressler, Career Services, Lyle Hall

•  Anyone can join at any time…the goal is to get moving for 30 minutes x three times a week = 90 minutes of activity

This program is sponsored by Millersville University Human Resources.