1. Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs

2.  Increase Energy  Improve Body Composition  Decrease Blood Pressure  Decrease Illness/Stress  Increase Productivity  Increase Fitness Levels

3.  Barriers Time Availability of Facility/Services Intimidated/Overwhelmed to start Physical limitations/pain MOTIVATION!

4.  Time Planning for a Healthy Lifestyle  Carry exercise clothes in the car/keep in your locker  Spend time with active friends/colleagues  Plan healthy meals  Walk or cycle to meetings instead of driving or taking the trolley  Make exercise decisions after arriving at exercise location

5.  Intimidated/Overwhelmed Find an exercise partner Orientation session Help of professional: initially  Motivation Do what you like! Change your program frequently Don’t have all-or-nothing attitude

6.  Establishing Goals SMART Goals Short Term Long Term Assessing Goals Expectations of Program

7.  Health Risk Appraisal  Blood Pressure  Resting Heart Rate  Body Composition  Measurements  Flexibility  Muscular Endurance  Muscular Strength  Cardiovascular Endurance  Goals  BodyAge  Health Screenings

8.  Lack of energy and/or trouble exercising can be caused by your nutritional program/food choices.  No Food = Bad Food Eat in moderation: Pay attention to portion sizes Be sure that each meal is well-balanced.  Eat regularly throughout the day to keep blood sugar stable and metabolism constant.  Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

9.  Find an activity that works for you!  Find a support group. Friends/family to be active with. Someone to keep you on track!  Exercise and Eat smart! Maximize your time. Establish a program for all components of fitness. Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular endurance, Muscular strength, Flexibility, and Body composition. Make sure your program addresses your healthy lifestyle goals SUCCESS MEANS HEALTHY EATING AND EXERCISE!

11.  Faculty/Staff Membership Faculty/Staff rate: $24/month for a minimum of 3 months Two ways to pay: Upfront or via payroll deduction Additional $10 for spouse Children under 18 are free (must stay with member)  Tech Wreck Break Camp Thanksgiving Break Winter Break President’s Day

12.  Drop-in Group Fitness $68- Includes all classes listed on the group fitness schedule  Instructional Programs R.I.P.P.E.D. Xtreme FIT Camp Martial Arts/Self Defense  Personal Training Personal Training Sessions  One-on-One  Buddy Training: Share the cost, workout with a friend  Group Training: 3-6 participants workout together

13.  Faculty/Staff Fitness Program  CRC Members can purchase a monthly pass to ExpressFit  Lunchtime express classes 12:15-12:45 pm Led by a certified personal trainer

14.  FREE Fitness Clinics  Learn to Swim Group/Private/Semi-Private Lessons  SCUBA Program  Massage Therapy

15.  Instructional Programs Kayaking Canoeing Mountain Biking Caving Backpacking  Climbing Wall  Leadership Challenge Course

16.  EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR  Monday, May 5, 2014  11:00 am-1:30 pm (Student Center Ballroom)  9:00 am-1:00 pm (Health Check Screenings)  PRESIDENT’S CAMPUS WALK  Thursday, May 15, 2014  5:30 pm; Begins at the CRC  Department Challenge  Registration is open!

17.  YOGALATES MONDAY  Monday, May 19, 2014  12:15 pm (Room 333, Centergy Building, Tech Square)  FITNESS ORIENTATION  Monday, May 26, 2014  5:00 pm (Campus Recreation Center)

18.  5K run/walk fitness event and office social  Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 7pm; Turner Field  $28 entry fee  Receive: Race Entry Race t-shirt GT team t-shirt Free CRC membership for 6 weeks (new members only) After-race social with refreshments and chair massages  Departmental Challenge  For more info visit http://www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com/registration Registration opens May 1 Contact Elisha Smith @ 404-385-1651

19. Contact Christie Stewart: christie.stewart@crc.gatech.edu