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NEW! Faculty and Staff Recess Breaks

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Available May 19 – August 6
Take a mid-day break and add “play” back into your day by participating in Recess Breaks in the Eppler South Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM. Recess Breaks are facilitated by certified trainers and include fun ways to be active while incorporating cardiovascular, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

Register in advance online or just arrive to class a few minutes early and register onsite. For comfort and safety, it is recommended to change into tennis shoes and exercise clothes.

Classes are provided through WellAware, BGSU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program, and possible as a result of grant funding from Medical Mutual.

For More Information:
Karyn Smith, Health Educator | Recreation and Wellness
Division of Student Affairs
419-372-9309
karync@bgsu.edu
www.bgsu.edu/wellaware

Join The FREE Strive for FIVE Challenge

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Strive to be healthy and happy! Join the 6-week nutrition and fitness challenge and receive support and guidance to make healthier choices. Program is free for all Group X members and BGSU faculty, staff and students.

Participating is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.      Register – Join as an individual or as part of a team. Register online HERE. Registration deadline is June 19.

2.      Track Your Progress – From June 22 – August 2 track your daily habits using the Strive for FIVE scorecard provided. Earn points by achieving these goals:

Move More: Exercise 30 minutes or more, 5 days per week.
Eat Well: Consume 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Stress Less: Engage in 5 minutes of mindfulness or positive thinking per day

3.      Earn a prize while you improve your health! Submit your weekly points to the program coordinator at the end of each week. Reach a point goal and win a prize.  At the end of the six weeks, all participants/teams who reach the minimum point goal are awarded an incentive prize.

Stay motivated by competing with others in the challenge! The top 2 teams and top 3 individuals with the highest points win a special reward!

Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu or 419-372-9309 for more information.

WellAware Event Updates

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May 13:  National Employee Health and Fitness Day

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Time: Stop by anytime between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: City Park

Represent BGSU in a walking competition between Wood County Hospital, BGSU, the City of Bowling Green and Wood County employees! The walk is being hosted by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation in celebration of National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The employer with the most employees (percentage based) wins bragging rights and a trophy. Let’s go Falcons! A special lunchtime walk in the park and free event to encourage health and fitness activities for Bowling Green community members and local businesses. Bring your own sack lunch, beverages are provided. Everyone who walks a mile around the park (2 laps), either before or after lunch, will be entered into a raffle for prizes. Event will be held rain or shine, in the case of inclement weather the event will be moved to the Community Center.

Summer Session 1: Free Fitness Classes

Summer group exercises classes at the Student Recreation Center begin May 18. For no charge, BGSU Faculty/Staff can participate in the following 2 classes:

  • Cardio Tone – Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:15 PM, Student Recreation Center Studio B.
  • Zumba® – Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:15 PM, Student Recreation Center Studio B.
    A mixture of cardio, total body toning, and upbeat Latin dance music.

Pre-registration for the fitness classes is required. Click HERE to register! Family and friends (over the age of 16) can participate in the classes with you by purchasing a Group X pass at the SRC Welcome Desk.

NEW! Faculty/Staff Recess Breaks: Free classes in Eppler South Gym

Starting May 19, take a mid-day break and add “play” back into your day by participating in Recess Breaks in the Eppler South Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM.

Recess Breaks are facilitated by certified trainers and include fun ways to be active while incorporating cardiovascular, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Register in advance HERE or just arrive to class a few minutes early and register onsite. For comfort and safety, it is recommended to change into tennis shoes and exercise clothes.

Women on Weights – New workshop begins May 18

Interested in receiving individualized attention from a personal trainer while having fun in a small-group setting?  Receive support and guidance to start or sustain an active lifestyle by registering for the Women on Weights workshop at the Student Recreation Center. This progressive 12-class workshop includes strength training circuits to increase strength and cardiovascular endurance. Enjoy using a variety of equipment such as free weights, BOSU, stability balls, TRX, and resistance bands. Exercise modifications are available making it appropriate for beginners and all fitness levels. Class is limited to 10 participants.

May 18 – June 29: Classes are available in the SRC Multipurpose Room on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 PM.  *No class on Memorial Day, May 25. Makeup class will be held on Monday, June 29.

Register this week at the SRC Welcome Desk. The 12-class workshop fee is only $35 for students/SRC members and $45 for faculty/staff/retirees.

Attend Group X classes with Friends and Family

Have fun and get fit with family and friends by attending unlimited fitness classes together at the Student Recreation Center. BGSU faculty/staff can purchase a Group X pass at a discounted rate and SRC membership is not required. Attached is the full summer schedule and additional class details are posted on the Falcon Fitness website.

Strive for FIVE is back!

Our popular nutrition and physical activity challenge is coming back this summer!  This 6-week program will run June 22 – August 2. Faculty and staff can register as an individual or as part of a team. Stay posted for more details!

Questions on WellAware programming? Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu

HealthTrip – Welcome to Rest Palm Beach

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HealthTrip Travelers,

Welcome to the City of Sweet Dreams, Rest Palm Beach!

Did You Know…

One in every three American adults reports feeling so sleepy during the day that it interferes with normal activities, according to the National Sleep Foundation? Running low on sleep can leave an individual feeling tired and crabby. What’s more important to recognize is that getting inadequate sleep is known to have a negative impact on health and well-being.

Chronic sleep deficit is associated with a number of serious health conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Insufficient sleep reduces productivity and increases the risk for accidental injury, as well. What steps are you taking to ensure that you receive an adequate quantity AND quality of sleep each night? Explore Rest Palm Beach, Florida this month to learn more about sound sleep strategies.

HealthTrip Reminders and an Upcoming Event

Don’t forget to turn in your Las Veggies Travel Journal to Taylor by Monday, May 5th!  All travelers who submit their logs for the month of April are entered into a raffle to win a great Las Veggies souvenir!  Achieve over 600 miles and earn 2 entries into the drawing.

We also wanted to share with you this event offered by the Wood County Hospital focusing on sleep:

Sleep Disorders: Breaking the Myths and Finding the Solutions – May 6

Sleeping well is essential to your physical health and emotional well-being.  Attend the Wood County Hospital HealthMatters Lecture and learn more about sleep apnea, understand the myths, and find out more about what you can do about it. See the attached flyer for more information.  Space is limited, so pre-register for the event by clicking HERE.

Have a healthy day!

Sincerely,

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Las Veggies – Week 5

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Hello, HealthTrip Travelers!

 Last Day in Las Veggies – Wednesday, April 30!

Rack up those miles!  Earn one Frequent Mover Mile for each minute of aerobic activity you complete. Plus, add up to one bonus mile per day by completing the Las Veggies challenge.  You have until April 30 to collect as many Frequent Mover Miles as possible.  Record your miles on your Travel Journal and send your completed log by Monday, May 5 to Taylor at tnewlov@bgsu.edu.  All travelers who submit their logs during the month of April are entered into a raffle to win a great Las Veggies souvenir!  Achieve over 600 miles and earn 2 entries into the drawing.

 

Links Featuring…Fruits and Veggies!

As we enter our last week in Las Veggies, we encourage you to think about how you can continue to add fruits and vegetables to your plate.  Trying new foods, new preparation methods or new recipes can be a great way to stay motivated and inspired to get more in each day.

Recipes:

High Protein Quinoa Almond Berry Salad

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Southwestern Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

Sneaky Beet Brownies

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Rutabaga Fries

Broccoli Kale Salad

Loaded Vegetarian Lentil Sloppy Joes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Minestrone Soup

Other Helpful Links:

23 On-the-Go Breakfasts

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

Fruits and Veggies More Matters: Healthy Meal Planning Guide

  Fun With Fitness 

Check out the following options to stay active on campus.

  • Move-It Mondays in the Union: Take a short recess break and get energized on your lunch break with a light cardio and tone session.  Registration is not required. Just come as you are with tennis shoes on or feel free to change into workout clothes.

May 5:  Light Cardio and Tone in BTSU 314

On-campus 5Ks: Check out the fun ways to be active with your family or friends:

  • Badges of Honor 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk – May 15 at 6 PM
    This 5 K run/walk will honor the heroes who answer the call when we are in need. Our heroes are active or retired rescue personnel and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  Activities begin at 4:30 PM and race starts at 6 PM.  The course starts and finishes at the BGSU football stadium. For further details, click here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/BowlingGreen/StateFireSchoolRescueRun.

Remember to bookmark and check out the Rec Well Wire blog for weekly updates and additional resources to assist you on your HealthTrip journey.

Healthy Travels!

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