Spring into Wellness

Feb. 27-May 6, 2012
30 Wellness Dollars

Warmer weather is on its way! Register now for “Spring into Wellness”. Get motivated to move more and to maintain or reach a healthy weight.  This year’s challenge has an international theme. Each week we’ll “travel” to a different country, explore some of the popular forms of physical activities, and share a healthy recipe from the region. You’ll earn points by tracking your days of physical activity and by completing optional activities.
You’ll receive:

  • A personal activity passport to track the number of days you are physically active
  • Free optional activities:
    • Wellness workshops - learn more about healthy lifestyles
    Workshops (12:05-12:55pm)

    • 3/7 Deciphering Food Fads, 209 Trabant
    • 3/22 Bicycle Commuting, Ewing Room-Perkins
    • 4/3 Health & Happiness, 206 Trabant
    • 4/18 Food Label Literacy, 413 Academy St., Rm. 261
    Energizer activities - try out some physical activities with an international flair
    Energizers (12:15-12:45pm)

    • 3/14 Taiji, 260 CSB
    • 3/28 Yoga, 260 CSB
    • 4/11 Zumba, 260 CSB
    • 4/23- Picnic on the South Green
    Weigh-ins - drop-in at a weekly weigh-in that best fits your schedule
    Weigh-ins

    • Mondays 11am-12pm in 413 Academy St. Bldg., Rm 261
    • Tuesdays 10-11:30am in 125 CSB
    • Wednesdays 8-8:50am in 126 Memorial
    • Thursdays 12-1:30pm in 125 CSB
  • All finishers who meet their activity goal and return their passport will receive an insulated lunch bag and a chance at the grand prize, a $300 travel voucher from UNIGLOBE Red Carpet Travel!
    How does it work?

    Based on employee feedback from previous challenges, we're extending this challenge to 10 weeks so that participants have more time work on their weight management goals. The first and last weeks will be set aside for optional weigh-ins. Weeks 2-9 are for action! You'll earn 1 point for every day that you accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity. You'll also be able to earn up to 3 bonus points per week by attending optional activities and losing weight. You can earn up to a total of 10 points/week.
    How much is enough?

    Choose from one of the following activity goal levels:

    • BEGINNER: 3 days/week
    • INTERMEDIATE: 5 days/week
    • ADVANCED: 6+ days/week

    You may set aside time to complete your activity all at once, or in at least 10-minute increments. Moderate activities include brisk walking, dancing, swimming, weight training, biking, group exercise, yardwork, etc. that increase your heart rate and breathing rates and make you sweat  just a little.
    How can I play?

    "Travel" solo, or team up with co-workers and enjoy the journey together. Everyone must register as an individual first in the HealthyU system.

    You may have 3-10 people on your team. Download team forms to register your team and track your progress. All teams which submit their weekly points will be eligible to win a prize.

Register now at http://www.udel.edu/healthyu

Questions? Contact the HealthyU office at wellness@udel.edu or call 831-8388.