Healthy for Life Update

Get Caught in the Act! Promote Random acts of wellness!
Got a passion for health and fitness? Consider becoming a Wellness Ambassador!* Spread a culture of health. Attend special events. And promote Healthy for Life initiatives like Caught in the Act! 

Caught in the Act (http://umurl.us/CITA) rewards faculty and staff for random acts of wellness. As a Wellness Ambassador, you’ll honor colleagues for embracing wellbeing.

Dates: Jan. 18 – Feb. 29

What are random acts of wellness? Things like …

  • Leading a walking challenge
  • Walking with a coworker
  • Hosting a healthy potluck
  • Supporting standing/walking meetings
  • Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

Learn more about Wellness Ambassadors: http://umurl.us/ambassador.

*We welcome multiple ambassadors per department.


Weight Watchers Informational Sessions
Enroll now for Weight Watchers at Work! Enjoy the convenience of meeting on campus at midday. Eligible employees can earn 100 points toward Tier 2 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive for attending three months of classes.

When: January 13, 2016

Time: 11:45a.m. -12:30p.m.           

Location: Quarterdeck, QD162a

Contact: Sarah Ellis at elliss@umsystem.edu to register for informational session


When: January 14, 2016

Time: 11:45a.m. -12:30p.m.           

Location: University Hospital, N522 (by the purple elevators)

Contact: Sarah Ellis at elliss@umsystem.edu to register for informational session


Faculty/Staff Small Group Training at MizzouRec
Reach all of your New Year fitness goals by joining in a Faculty/Staff Small Group Training program at MizzouRec today! Beginning the week of February 15th you will meet twice a week for five weeks at your selected time slot. Sign up ahead of time by visiting zouLIFE or the membership desk at MizzouRec!

MizzouRec

Date: First round begins the week of February 15th.

Time: M/W at 6:30am or T/Th at 12pm.

Where: Meet at zouLIFE in MizzouRec

Cost: $59 for 10 sessions.

For more information please contact Derik Kincaid at umrectigertraining@missouri.edu.


New Year BOGO Bod Pod
The Bod Pod is a quick and accurate means of measuring your Body Composition. zouLIFe at MizzouRec will be offering a BOGO Bod Pod deal for the month of February in order to help establish a baseline for all of your New Year resolutions. Go to  www.mizzourec.com to book your appointment today!

For more information please contact Derik Kincaid at umrectigertraining@missouri.edu.


MU Extension Offers Incentive Eligible Classes
University of Missouri Extension will add to the menu of classes that earn you points toward your Wellness Incentive starting in January. Classes scheduled on campus include Taking Care of You, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Stay Strong Stay Healthy and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

For more information please contact muextwellness@missouri.edu.