Wellness welcomes you to enjoy a Healthy 2011!
The 100-day Live Healthy UNL Challenge has come to an end, but there are plenty of opportunities to be Well at UNL. Check out the campus community wellness opportunities coming up in May and June below. Looking to bring someone into your department to talk about a wellness-related topic? Contact: wellness@unl.edu.
Click the "Upcoming Opportunities" tab for more information on Summer 2011 Wellness Opportunities.
Wishing all the best and good health
-Kimberly Barrett, Assistant Director for Wellness Services, UNL Campus Recreation
Join Our Team of Wellness Ambassadors
In order to assist the Chancellor's Committee on Wellness to promote, plan and model a balanced lifestyle, we are in search of Wellness Ambassadors. The wellness ambassadors are people interested in helping themselves and others within their process of awareness to make healthy choices in order to meet their individual goals.
There is no body type, education level, department or position to become a Wellness Ambassador! Only the desire to help promote wellness at UNL and encourage others to work toward a more balanced lifestyle. If you are interested in becoming a Wellness Ambassador, please contact us at 472-3410 or wellness@unl.edu.
Click here for information about the Wellness Ambassador Program!
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Upcoming Wellness Opportunities:See all Wellness events
Other Upcoming wellness-related events include:
May 13, 8:00 am
UNL Bike to Work Week Kickoff Bike Ride
Take a group wellness ride, led by UNL Outdoor Adventures before work on Friday, May 13, 2011- 8:00 am.
Check-in between 7:30-7:50 am. Ride begins at 8:00 am sharp. Ride will end at the Lincoln Bike Rally (at
Centennial Mall). Participants return to campus on his/her own schedule.
Register by May 6, to reserve your FREE cinch bag.
May 16-20
National Bike/Walk to Work Week
Got a bike or tennis shoes? Take this week to make as many trips by "foot" or "pedal" as possible.
The lower level of Mable Lee Hall has shower facilities that can be used to shower/freshen up. Need a
towel? Sign in as a Bike/Walk to Work Week Guest at the city Campus Rec to shower for FREE during
this week. Guests are asked to use the shower facilities only. Be sure to ask the front desk for a facilities
tour.
Earn prizes for your departmental team and sign up for the Bike to Work Week Challenge.
Registration Form | Flyer
Train for a 10k Walk or Run Beginner Program
Train to walk or run your first 10k May 25-July 13: Cost $15 per person.
This 8-week program is tailored towards walkers looking to increase their endurance and/or beginning runners. Training dates are set to coincide with the Nebraska State Games VolksWalk held Saturday/Sunday, July 16/17. All participants are encouraged to sign up for the Volkswalk. The group will meet outside of Campus Rec 14th Street entrance. Pre-register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NQGNFZK
Looking for a Walking Group?
Join wellness for a 30-minute early morning walk and pick up a well-balanced breakfast. This
activity occurs during 1st 5 week session (June 6-July 8.)
Thursdays at East Campus, meet at the activities building and walk from 7:00-7:30am
Fridays at City Campus, meet at Campus Recreation, 14th Street entrance and walk from 7:00-7:30am
Cost = FREE to Walk or $3 for Walk + Breakfast
Check out the Wellness Events Calendar for other Wellness and Physical Activity Opportunities
to enjoy in and around Lincoln.
To learn more about the wellness opportunities at UNL or to contribute as a wellness resource, click here Kimberly Barrett, Wellness Coordinator
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Featured Websites
- American Heart Organization
- National Stroke Association
- For additional specific guidelines for different age groups, sample activities and more!
- View videos explaining the guidelines and specific muscle-strengthening exercises adults can do at the home or the gym.
- Here are some easy ways from the American Heart Association to become physically active with starting a formal exercise program.
- Calorie Control Council "Get Moving! Calculator"
- Kaiser Permanente's online calculator for how long you'd have to exercise to burn off sample foods
(TIP: Move the slider on drop down menus for "Select Snack," "Exercise," and "Select Exercise Type," to show more selections). Example: A 140 pound person would have to walk around the house about 104 minutes to burn off the calories from one jelly doughnut.
Bring Wellness to your group/department/unit!
The UNL Campus Recreation Wellness Program can help you bring Wellness to your department or group.
To learn more and/or schedule a FREE workshop, click here.
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