Category: Physical Wellness
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Stick with water today
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Many of the drinks you’ll encounter today contain lots of calories and few, if any, nutrients. Non-diet soft drinks, energy or sports drinks, fancy coffees, and other beverages sweetened with sugar can mean extra pounds over time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says people consume about 400 calories per day in beverages. So…
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Employees have unlimited Kress access during summer
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Just a reminder that UW-Green Bay employees have unlimited access to the Kress Events Center until the end of summer. Summer hours, through August 31st, are as follows: Monday to Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Also, employees have unlimited access to free…
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20 Employees Participate in the Bellin Run
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Congratulations to everyone who participated in or helped with the Bellin Run in Green Bay last Saturday! There were 20 employees who ran or walked, and some commented that the weather was really nice that morning (cloudy and not too warm), but when the sun came out later, it got hot! “The Bellin Run…
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Good Luck at the Bellin Run!
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The Bellin Run is this Saturday, June 9th, and 18 UW-Green Bay employees will be walking or running on Saturday morning. Good luck to Bob Blihar, Kate Burns, Bridget Derge, Jana Fogaca, Michael Holstead, James Marker, Aaron Maternowski, Ryan Martin, Donna Mleziva, Dan Moore, Darrel Renier, Joan Schaller, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, Molly Vandervest, Kimberly Vlies, Bobbie Webster, Crystal Williams and John Zimonick! Thanks to Dan Moore…
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Strengthen Your Muscles Today!
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Gaining strength can make it easier to do everyday things like get up from a chair, climb stairs, or carry groceries. Strengthening your lower body will also improve your balance. To strengthen your muscles, you need to do weight-bearing exercises. Here are examples of simple weight-bearing exercises you can do at home: Overhead arm raise:…
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Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge Results
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge, which wrapped up on Friday, May 11th. Of the 20 poker hands, the best hand was two pairs (one pair of 6’s and one pair of Jacks) by Barb Tomashek-Ditter! Everyone who participated in this challenge will receive a small incentive, compliments of the…
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Try Neck and Shoulder Stretches to Prevent Workstation Pain
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Exercises for Preventing and Treating Workstation Discomfort The following exercises can help you relax your hands and wrists if you work on a computer for a significant portion of your day. Do the exercises before starting work and during breaks throughout the day. Neck and Shoulder Workout These stretches can improve your body’s circulation and…