'Spring into Wellness'
UD employees encouraged to move more for chance to win $300
12:09 p.m., Feb. 8, 2012--It's time for University of Delaware employees to "Spring into Wellness" with the Office of Human Resources’ Employee Wellness Program.
HealthyU’s annual spring physical activity challenge registration is now open for all UD employees, retirees and their spouses or domestic partners.
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This year’s program runs 10 weeks from Feb. 27 through May 6 and costs 30 Wellness Dollars. One lucky finisher will win a $300 travel certificate from Uniglobe Red Carpet Travels.
An international travel theme will focus on physical activity and an optional weight management component. Employees will use a “passport” to track their days of physical activity as they “travel” to eight different countries.
Popular forms of physical activity and regional recipes will be featured in weekly email newsletters and energizer sessions will be offered in which participants can try activities enjoyed around the world.
Those who want to monitor their weight loss during the program can drop in at several weigh-ins offered at various times and locations around the central campus.
"This winter, we've been fortunate so far with warmer weather, but for many, it’s easier to skip working out during the darker months of the year," notes Linda Smith, HealthyU program coordinator. "UD employees tell us that programs like these help them adopt more consistent exercise habits. We are an international community and we hope that providing opportunities to explore new ways to enjoy being active will get people moving more and feeling better."
Employees have until June 30, 2012, to redeem their Wellness Dollars for wellness and recreation programs and services for this fiscal year. For more information about this program and to register, visit the website or call 831-8388.