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In This Issue
Wear Red Friday, Feb 5th
February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association shares information and offers opportunities to get involved in the Go Red for Women initiative on their website.
Activity Log
For those who are tracking their activity on their own in order to earn the physical activity incentive, here is a simple weekly log that may help with your tracking.
Nutrition Apps
Please take our survey to help us plan for future nutrition programming.  vector_mobile_phone.jpg
SpartanFIT
The Department of PE and Athletics offers evening group fitness classes each semester.
TurboKick is offered Monday and Thursday and Piyo is offered on Wednesdays.
For faculty and staff the cost is only $20 for the whole term. That is 30 classes for only $20.
(You can drop in for $3 a class.)

All classes take place at 5:30 PM in the Veale Recreation Center Multipurpose Room.
Contact Kristin for more details!
Campus Workout Options
Don't forget Veale and Wyant Rec Centers are free for all faculty and staff. 
Details on our website!

Interested in adding variety with a trainer or class? Why not try  
1-2-1 Fitness.
Check out the FREE visit pass to the right! 
Commit to Fitness in February
As part of our year long focus on physical activity, the Wellness Team is rolling out two new fitness programs this month:
  • Health Trails - a 12-week exercise incentive competition
  • Fitness Coaching: A Small Group Approach - a pilot program to help you maintain healthy activity.
Learn more below!
Health Trails Registration Now Open

Enjoy virtually traveling some of the world's most scenic trails while participating in our new 12-week fitness challenge, Health Trails!

Individuals or small groups of 4-6 CWRU faculty and staff are invited to join this program which begins Monday, Feb 15th.

There will be prizes for the top three teams and for the top 15 individuals.
Check out Selfhelpworks Today!

We are excited to share this series of on-line classes designed to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Check out the demo.  Then log on to the site to start your journey.
(Successful completion of these course can count toward your wellness program incentive.)
Live On-Line Program Info Sessions
If you want to learn more about Health Trails and Selfhelpworks, or if you have questions about any of our wellness options at CWRU, we are offering two in-person info sessions next week. No registration required!
  • Monday, 2/8 at 1:30 PM in Nord Hall Room 356
  • Wednesday, 2/10 at 1 PM in the Tinkham Veale University Center Senior Classroom
Small Group Fitness Coaching
For those who would like to add accountability and expertise to their physical activity plan, we are piloting a new small group coaching approach.

Only 12 people will be enrolled in this 8-week program staring Tuesday, Feb 8 at 5:30 PM. The class is led by exercise physiologist and wellness coordinator Mary Ann Dobbins.

More details and registration information can be found here.
Be Inspired by Weight Watchers
Join Oprah and be INSPIRED!

The Wellness Program will subsidize 50% of your monthly fee for on-line, on campus or in community meetings.

On Feb. 10 and 11 Weight Watchers will hold an INSPIRE Event at our on campus meetings. It is a great time to start!

More details can be found on our website.
Great News for HealthSpan Participants!
CWRU's 121 Fitness Center is a Prime Fitness affiliated gym which means your membership is free. If you are a HealthSpan member you should have received a Healthways Prime Fitness card which you can bring to 121. If you don't have that card, don't worry, 121 will look up the number to get you rolling with your FREE membership!

Random Acts of Kindness
February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It is a terrific reminder that a small good deed can have a wide ranging effect. There are some great "kindness ideas" on the  RAK Website. Why not start today with a kind act like paying for parking for the car behind or cleaning your co-worker's keyboard.
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