Drop–In Running Groups and Walking Groups
Running Group: Sept. 9-Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays. Group is led by Tina Price. All levels are welcome for a 3 mile run. Run begins at Memorial Union Arch, weather permitting. No registration is needed and participation is free. If you have any questions please contact Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu.
Walking Groups: Aug. 26th 12:30, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Walking is great exercise, whether you are a novice or a regular walker. Healthy for Life is coordinating walking groups, led by volunteer leaders from Ultramax Sports. We will offer two different paces, the “I’m just starting out, so don’t kill me pace,” and the “I’m really high strung and want to walk really fast pace.” No registration is needed, join at any time, and all activity levels are welcome! This is a free group designed to help you squeeze in a little extra activity into an otherwise sedentary day. Starting August 26th we will meet at the following locations:
Memorial Union
Mondays 12:30-1 p.m.
West Side of the Pedestrian Bridge over College
Tuesdays 12:30-1 p.m.
Columns at the Quad
Thursdays 12:30-1 p.m.
Don’t Forget About all the Resources and Discounts Healthy for Life has to Offer
Some of the resources you may find include:
- Counseling and Family Services
- Faculty & Staff Resources
- Columbia Resources
- Walking Maps
- Wellness Resources
- A list of discounts available only to faculty and staff
Check out all these great resources at http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/links_mu
Lower your stress in just 8 weeks – Sign up Now!
Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness.
Orientation: Wednesday, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive a $20 rebate.
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.
Stop eating when you’re stressed or bored! Register for Fall Eat for Life Program – in person or online!
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Eat for Life program. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.
For more information: watch informational videos
In Person Class:
· Orientation: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
· Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
· Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
Online Class:
· Online Orientation: week of September 27
· Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
· Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
· Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);
$180 for community members
Program is taught by Health Psychologist Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Register by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu
Blaine Snow
myTotal Rewards, Wellness
Program Coordinator: MU, UM, and UMHS
Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program
205 Heinkel Building | Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573.884.2402 | Fax: 573.884.3123 | SnowB@umsystem.edu
Faculty and Staff: To learn more about Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu