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Step into Spring
Now is the time to enroll in the Million Step Pedometer Program and/or the Ride to Wellness Program! Healthy for Life will be selling pedometers and odometers on campus on the following dates/times. Pedometers are $15 and odometers at $20–cash or check. Walk 1 million steps or ride 500 miles and receive your money back. If you already have a pedometer or odometer, stop by the table to enroll for FREE. As always, you can stop by our office at 205 Heinkel to enroll in either program.

Monday, Mar. 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lewis & Clark Hall Lobby
Wednesday, Mar. 17 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.: Animal Science Research Center Lobby
Monday, Mar. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Reynolds Alumni Center Lobby

Affordable Fitness Classes at Work
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Visit the Healthy for Life website for a full list of strength training and stretching classes. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions.

• Yoga: Mar. 5-Apr. 16 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 26. To sign up, email Kate Walker, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Mat Yoga: Mar. 11-Mar. 25 at Radil. Session cost is $6 for 3-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 9. Email Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Yoga Flow: Mar 17-Apr 21 at Woodrail Large Conference room. Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Mar 10. To sign up, email Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com.

Stress Less this Spring
Celebrate spring with a massage! Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides clinical massage therapy in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). Employees receive a discount: 30m-$30, 60m-$45, 90m-$65. Schedule your appointment today by calling 884-1312. Jeff is available Mon/Tues 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed. 1-7 p.m.; and Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office in 205 Heinkel Building on campus.

March is National Nutrition Month
MU Extension offers FREE nutrition information through the Show Me Nutrition Line. Contact Jessica Kovarik, R.D., L.D. at 1-888-515-0016 or kovarikj@missouri.edu for free nutrition information and education. Jessica is also available for individual nutrition consultations. Other Nutrition information can be found on the American Dietetic Association website. Visit this link for free information on healthy food choices, recipes, and a healthy lifestyle tip of the day.

Weight Watchers at Work
These 13-week sessions cost $156 and include 8 weeks of FREE e-tools. Payment options are available and Weight Watchers accepts checks, cash and credit card. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of 13 weeks qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation.

• Memorial Union International Center Conference Room- Weight Watchers will be holding an informational meeting on Friday, Feb. 26 from noon until 1 p.m. There’s no need to register, just show up. We have 7 people on the roster and only need 8 more to start the class.

• Lemone Blvd Area (class will be held at MORENet)- We are still collecting names for anyone interested in attending a meeting here. A particular weekday has not been selected, however it will likely be 12 p.m.-1 p.m. We have 13 people on the roster and only need 2 more to start the class. If interested, please email wellness@umsystem.edu.

Affordable Fitness Classes at Work
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Visit the Healthy for Life website for a full list of yoga and stretching classes. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions.

Pedometers and Odometers
Now is the time to enroll in the Million Step Pedometer Program and/or the Ride to Wellness Program. Healthy for Life will have tables set up to sell pedometers and odometers on campus on the following dates/times. Pedometers are $15 and odometers at $20–cash or check. Walk 1 million steps or ride 500 miles and receive your money back! If you already have a pedometer or odometer, stop by the table to enroll for FREE. As always, you can stop by our office at 205 Heinkel to enroll in either program.

Monday, Mar. 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lewis & Clark Hall Lobby
Wednesday, Mar. 17 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.: Animal Science Research Center Lobby
Monday, Mar. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Reynolds Alumni Center Lobby

Noon Time Stress Reduction Meditation
Research over the past two decades suggests that engaging in a regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall psychological and physical wellbeing. Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the noon-time (12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.) sitting meditation sessions across campus each week. All faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary. If you can’t make the noon time sitting meditation group, consider listening to one of the audio recordings. Join Healthy for Life for one of the following times and locations:
• Mondays; Heinkel Building, Room 226
• Tuesdays; Quarterdeck Room 121
• Wednesdays; University Hospital Medical School, Room HSL146
• Wednesdays; 208 of the Law School Bldg (Hulston Hall)
• Wednesdays; AP Green Chapel

Pay and Benefits Preference Study
Don’t forget to participate in the Pay and Benefits Preference Study between now and Feb. 28! The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and gives you a chance have your opinion heard. Results from this survey will tell UM Faculty & Staff Benefits what pay and benefits features you value most and how they can create a package that might serve your needs more effectively. To maintain confidentiality, responses will be tabulated by Hewitt Associates, an independent human resources consulting firm. Individual responses will not be identified in the results. Be sure to look in your inbox or home mailbox for the survey.

Women’s Health and Wellness Fair
The 3rd annual Women’s Health and Wellness Fair will be held in Memorial Union (Stotler Lounge) on Thursday, March 4 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Over 20 campus and community organizations will be there including the Women’s Center, Susan G. Koman, Alley Cat Yoga, Grindstone Fitness, American Heart Association and many more! The fair is open to all Mizzou faculty, staff, and students and is hosted by the MU Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women. Please contact Rebecca Calvin, calvinr@missouri.edu, with questions.