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Employee Wellness Presented by: Nicole Bihler & Kate McMahon

Who are we? Nicole Bihler ◦Health Educator ◦B.A. in Sociology from Bridgewater State University ◦M.Ed. in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a Concentration in Disease Prevention from Springfield College Kate McMahon ◦Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Fitness and Wellness) ◦B.S. in Kinesiology from UMass Amherst ◦M.Ed. in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a Concentration in Disease Prevention from Springfield College

Let’s hear from you… What’s your favorite employee wellness program? What do you attend most frequently? If you don’t participate, will you share why?

Employee Wellness Programs Chair Massages Healthy Cooking Classes Wellness Wednesdays Incentive Program W.O.W.! (Wellness on Wheels) E.W.A.B. Pride at Work Employee Wellness Link

Chair Massages 15 minutes 3-4 times per semester 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Future dates: ◦November 5 ◦December 3 Call Maureen at x3468 to register

Healthy Cooking Classes 3-4 times per semester An Aramark chef will teach you how to prepare a meal Take home a meal for 4! Future dates: ◦October 25 ◦November 15 Call Kate (x3421) to register

Wellness Wednesdays Healthy boxed lunch Lecture on a health topic Fall Topics: ◦Foot Health ◦Drug-Resistant Bacterias (Oct. 24) ◦Caregiving Well (Nov. 28) Ideas? Register online

Cervical Health

Incentive Program Earn “wellness points” for working out and attending programs Prizes ◦Heart rate monitors, t-shirts, exercise balls, yoga mats, resistance bands, and more! Enter points on website

Wellness Points ActivityPoints Workout Session1 Group Exercise Class1 Intramural Event1 Equipment Orientation2 Fitness Assessment3 Personal Training Session3 Chair Massage1 Healthy Cooking Class3 Approved Wellness Programs 3

W.O.W.!: Wellness on Wheels Topics: ◦Hula Hooping ◦Yoga Break ◦Stress Busters ◦Wiggle While You Work Call Kate (x3421) to Register

Hula Hooping!!!

E.W.A.B. Employee Wellness Advisory Board ◦Purpose ◦Meeting schedule ◦Interest?

Work Wellness Corner National Health Observances Any topics you would like covered?

Health Center Free breast exams in October Free skin exams in November Health Center will see employees Call x3175 for more information

THERE’S MORE!!!!

Fitness and Wellness Programs Seminars, events, and workshops each month Examples: ◦Core Training ◦Fit Fest ◦Mindful Eating ◦Free Weight Basics ◦Stress Relief Day ◦TRX Workshop ◦Foam Rolling ◦Functional Movement Screen ◦Indoor Triathlon Wellness Programs Link

Group Exercise classes per week “Employee only” classes at noon ◦Tabata Training (Mon.) ◦Yoga & Yogalates (Tues./Thurs.) ◦Instructor’s Choice (Wed.) ◦Muscle Fit (Fri.) Group Exercise Link

Personal Training All trainers are certified Employee Wellness Participants ◦1 free assessment ◦2 free personal training sessions

We’re here to help! Not interested in personal training? The student staff in the fitness areas, Nicole (x3089), Kate (x3421), and Brosh (x3721) would be happy to show you equipment/help you

Social Media Like us on Facebook: pusrecreation pusrecreation ◦Exercise of the Week Follow us on Twitter:

The Future of Employee Wellness E.W.A.B. meetings starting again in Spring Collaboration with Health Center March into May We’re always looking for ideas!

Handouts – Please take one! Employee Wellness Enrollment Form Group Exercise Schedule Personal Training Registration Packet

Questions?

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