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Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs

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Maintaining A Healthy LIFESTYLE. Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs. Benefits of Physical Activity. Increase Energy Improve Body Composition Decrease Blood Pressure Decrease Illness/Stress Increase Productivity Increase Fitness Levels. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Maintaining  A Healthy  LIFESTYLE

Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs

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Increase Energy Improve Body

Composition Decrease Blood

Pressure Decrease Illness/Stress Increase Productivity Increase Fitness Levels

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Barriers Time Availability of Facility/Services Intimidated/Overwhelmed to start Physical limitations/pain MOTIVATION!

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Time Planning for a Healthy Lifestyle

Carry exercise clothes in the car/keep in your locker

Spend time with active friends/colleagues Plan healthy meals Walk or cycle to meetings instead of

driving or taking the trolley Make exercise decisions after arriving at

exercise location

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Intimidated/Overwhelmed Find an exercise partner Orientation session Help of professional: initially

Motivation Do what you like! Change your program frequently Don’t have all-or-nothing attitude

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Establishing GoalsSMART GoalsShort TermLong TermAssessing GoalsExpectations of Program

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Health Risk Appraisal Blood Pressure Resting Heart Rate Body Composition Measurements Flexibility Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength Cardiovascular Endurance Goals BodyAge Health Screenings

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Lack of energy and/or trouble exercising can be caused by your nutritional program/food choices.

No Food = Bad FoodEat in moderation: Pay attention to portion sizes Be sure that each meal is well-balanced.

Eat regularly throughout the day to keep blood sugar stable and metabolism constant.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

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Find an activity that works for you! Find a support group.

Friends/family to be active with. Someone to keep you on track!

Exercise and Eat smart! Maximize your time. Establish a program for all components of

fitness.Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular endurance, Muscular strength, Flexibility, and Body composition.

Make sure your program addresses your healthy lifestyle goals

SUCCESS MEANS HEALTHY EATING AND EXERCISE!

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Faculty/Staff Membership Faculty/Staff rate: $24/month for a minimum of 3

months Two ways to pay: Upfront or via payroll deduction Additional $10 for spouse Children under 18 are free (must stay with member)

Tech Wreck Break Camp Thanksgiving Break Winter Break President’s Day

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Drop-in Group Fitness $68- Includes all classes listed on the group fitness

schedule Instructional Programs

R.I.P.P.E.D. Xtreme FIT Camp Martial Arts/Self Defense

Personal Training Personal Training Sessions

One-on-One Buddy Training: Share the cost, workout with a friend Group Training: 3-6 participants workout together

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Faculty/Staff Fitness Program CRC Members can purchase a monthly

pass to ExpressFit Lunchtime express classes

12:15-12:45 pm Led by a certified personal trainer

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FREE Fitness Clinics Learn to Swim

Group/Private/Semi-Private Lessons SCUBA Program Massage Therapy

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Instructional Programs Kayaking Canoeing Mountain Biking Caving Backpacking

Climbing Wall Leadership Challenge Course

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EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR Monday, May 5, 2014 11:00 am-1:30 pm (Student Center Ballroom) 9:00 am-1:00 pm (Health Check Screenings)

PRESIDENT’S CAMPUS WALK Thursday, May 15, 2014 5:30 pm; Begins at the CRC Department Challenge Registration is open!

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YOGALATES MONDAY Monday, May 19, 2014 12:15 pm (Room 333, Centergy Building, Tech

Square)

FITNESS ORIENTATION Monday, May 26, 2014 5:00 pm (Campus Recreation Center)

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5K run/walk fitness event and office social Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 7pm; Turner Field $28 entry fee Receive:

Race EntryRace t-shirtGT team t-shirtFree CRC membership for 6 weeks (new members only)After-race social with refreshments and chair massages

Departmental Challenge For more info visit

http://www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com/registrationRegistration opens May 1Contact Elisha Smith @ 404-385-1651

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Contact Christie Stewart: [email protected]

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