Monthly News and Updates from the Wellness Program |
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Resolve to Be More Fit in 2021
As we move into the new year, we are kicking off a 12-week competition called Worldwide Wellness. During this challenge, participants will be logging steps or fitness activity as well as earning points for being money smart and using their strengths.
Benefits eligible CWRU faculty and staff are invited to join a team OR go it alone. Previous completion results show that those on a team are significantly more likely to meet the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes 5 times a week.
Learn more when you register for the program which kicks off on January 18.
As always we will have great prizes for a random draw of those who complete the program as well as team prizes for our top three teams.
Kick off the new year with this virtual fitness trip around the world!
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NEW - Weight Loss Program - Forever Fit |
Our popular Functional Nutrition instructor, Lindsay Malone, MS, RD, CSO, LD is back with a new series for weight loss and maintenance on Wednesdays this winter. Along with nutrition support, Lindsay will offer direction for goal setting, activity and other important aspects of weight loss. Lindsay's experience as a CWRU faculty member in nutrition and a functional nutrition coach, make her the expert you need on your journey to lasting weight loss.
Forever Fit
Wednesdays at Noon
Zoom
January 13 to March 3
Remember all of our classes are on Zoom and will be recorded. So even if you cannot attend live, which is preferred, you can watch later in the week and that will count as attendance!
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What we Learned from Our Survey of Male Participants |
In October and November, the Wellness Team surveyed the CWRU male population and followed up with a series of 3 focus groups. Male participation in our multi-week programming has been under 15% since program inception and we wanted to learn how to engage more of you.
Here are some takeaways:
- Offer annual Focus Groups to foster Community
- Reference well-respected and academically focused research with our programming offerings
- Create a "Men's Health" Wellness Series
- Target marketing directly toward male participants
- Encourage more participation from all campus leaders, including men in faculty and administrative leadership positions
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Release, Relax and Reach for Peace and Resilience |
Gain skills for resilience with Release, Relax and Reach TM, an 8-week series with popular instructor Heidi Weiker, MSSA which takes place on Tuesdays this winter.
Release Relax and Reach TM
Tuesdays at Noon
Zoom
January 12 through March 2
Reminder: This class is on Zoom and will be recorded. So even if you cannot attend live, we do prefer live attendance because this is an interactive class, you can watch later in the week and that will count as attendance!
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WW, formerly Weight Watchers, has a long track record of helping men and women lose weight and keep it off.
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Impact Solutions is New and Improved in 2021 |
CWRU's Employee Assistance Provider Impact Solutions is evolving. They will still provide up to five free sessions, per person, per problem each year for all benefits eligible faculty and staff and their families. In addition, there is a new webpage for participants to log into. From this site you will be able to request an appointment as well as find a great list of webinars, articles, assessments and more.
See details about the new My Life Expert Tool! Log in today using the company code: "cwrueap" then create your own user name and password. As a reminder, all services are free and confidential. No one at CWRU will be informed about your use of counseling, webinars and any programs on the site.
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A Few Spaces Remain in Yoga Series Starting Next Week |
Take time for yourself on Monday or Tuesday evenings to try Vini yoga. This style of yoga is perfect for those with physical limitations, or those who are totally new to yoga practice. Focusing on breathe work as it integrates with movement, find out why well over 90% of 2020 participants would tell friends to participate!
Breathe Move and Be Well Yoga 1
January 11 through Feb 22 (no class 1/18)
Mondays days at 5:30 PM
Zoom
Breathe Move and Be Well Yoga 2
January 12 through Feb 23 (no class 1/19)
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
Zoom
Remember all of our classes are on Zoom and will be recorded. So even if you cannot attend live, which is preferred, you can watch later in the week and that will count as attendance!
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Spaces Remain in Other Classes Starting this Month |
There are a few spaces remaining in series that start this month via Zoom:
Remember all of our classes are on Zoom and will be recorded. So even if you cannot attend live, which is preferred, you can watch later in the week and that will count as attendance!
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Keep Vigilant with Social Distancing and Mask Wearing |
Like all of us, the Wellness Team is excited that a Covid-19 vaccine is being offered to more and more Americans, but we want to remind you that mask wearing and social distancing is very important as we enter 2021. Let's keep this virus at bay! We invite you to see this as an act of kindness for others!
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CWRU Wellness
216-368-5997
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