Category: Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (routine checkups, balance diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal Physical Wellness.

Wellness Lunch and Learn: Running/Walking

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What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
Running/Walking Progressions & Getting Motivated for the 2014 Bellin Run
When: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Where: University Union – Christie Theatre
Join the Wellness Committee and Bellin Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Nate Vandervest for an informational lunch and learn on the dos and don’ts of creating a Running/Walking Progressions and how to get motivated to use the Bellin Run to stay on track with your fitness goals!
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Lunch and Learn

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What: AED: Be a Lifesaver
When: Tuesday, February 18, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 20, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Where: University Union
Alumni Rooms A/B
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) analyzes the heart’s electrical rhythm for abnormalities. When needed, and AED administers a shock, called defibrillation, to a person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. The shock may help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm and can increase the chance of survival.
Every minute counts.Even the fastest ambulance response rates in the U.S. are not sufficient to give most Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims a fighting chance–unless an AED is readily available. Victims’ survival chances drop by 10% for every minute that passes, while an AED can increase survival chances from 5% to as high as 75%.
The University has recently added several AED’s providing for over 30 across the campus.  Come to this session and get informed about how to properly use an AED in an emergency situation.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

GO RED! for Heart Health Week (February 3-7)

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GO RED! for Heart Health Week (February 3-7)
  • Monday, February 3 – Friday, February 7
    • Go Red Booth Display in University Union: Pick up your Red Dress Pin
  • Tuesday, February 4: Zumba!
    • Get your heart pumping!
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
    • Alumni Rooms, University Union
    • Participate for a chance to win a Juicer!
  • Wednesday, February 5: A’viands Cooking Demo
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
    • Leona Cloud Commons
  • Thursday, February 6: Go Red Concourse Poker Walk (National Wear Red Day)
    • 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Compete for great prizes! Register in the Student Life Office (UU 150)
  • Friday, February 7: Blood Pressure Checks
    • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Provided by Health Services at the Go Red Booth
Sponsored by Student Life, Wellness Committee, and Health Services

Lunch & Learn: What do food labels REALLY mean?

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What: What do food labels REALLY mean?
When: Thursday, January 16, 2014
12:10 – 1 p.m. OR 4:40 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: University Union, Phoenix A
Presenter: Laura Stalland, Dietetics Intern
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with an emphasis in Nutrition
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between “low fat” and ” fat free”  or even what “organic” vs. “natural” REALLY mean when reading a food label? Come learn how to quickly scan various food products, and figure out which ones work best for you and your health goals!
Have a topic you would like to suggest for a lunch and learn or future wellness event?  Take the 2014 Wellness Committee programming survey to provide us with your thoughts and feedback.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Winter Break Fitness Challenge

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What: Winter Break Fitness Challenge
When: Monday December 23, 2013 – Sunday, January 26, 2014
Where: UW Green Bay Kress Events Center
Whether you frequent the Kress or have yet to visit since the announcement of the Faculty/Staff Free Membership Program, NOW is your time to do so while working towards rad prizes! All Faculty/Staff have free UNLIMITED access to the Kress Events Center over the Winter Break time period.To Participate:

  1. Visit the Kress during business hours and check-in at the front desk (campus ID & a second pair of shoes required).
  2. Ask the front desk attendant for an entry slip for the Faculty/Staff Winter Break Fitness Challenge.
  3. Complete the slip(s) and give back to the front desk attendant to enter for the drawing.

See the flyer for more information, including prizes and timelines for the drawings.  Let’s keep it HOT inside the Kress these cold winter days!

Relay for Life Kickoff Party

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Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths. The American Cancer Society leads the search for cancer’s causes and cures and helps save lives!Come to the Relay for Life kickoff meeting to learn more about the event and how you can form a team and be part of the Relay.
What:   Relay for Life Kick off informational session
When:  Monday, December 2nd
5 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: the Mauthe Center
This informational session will inform you about UW Green Bay’s Relay being held on Friday, April 26, 2014. Can’t make it? Watch the Wellness Committee website for further information.

Lunch and Learn: Okinawan Diet and Lifestyle

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What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
Okinawan Diet and Lifestyle
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
12 – 12:40 p.m.
Where: University Union
Phoenix B
Dr. Akishi Oshita from of Cornerstone Chiropractic will be giving a nutrition and lifestyle presentation on the Okinawan Diet.  This people of Okinawa Japan have some of the longest life expectancy in the world.  In addition, Okinawans have very low rates of cancer in comparison to Americans. Dr. Aki who is originally from Japan, will be discussing this diet and lifestyle. Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Jingle Bell Run

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 Jingle Bell Run
Saturday, December 7, 2013
8:00 a.m.
UW Green Bay Kress Events Center

REGISTER TODAY to join UW-Green Bay’s team for the 2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. This is a fun, festive, family friendly event! Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and join us for some holiday cheer. Adult Registration- $25, Youth Registration (12 and under) $15. Register by Monday, November 18th to get the UW-Green Bay team name included on your t-shirt. The wellness committee will be giving away a prize to the first 10 registrants who register before Friday, November 22nd!

Wellness Committee: Power Yoga & Nidra

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Please join us for our upcoming Yoga event!
Power Yoga & Nidra
Thursday, November 7
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Special Events Room
Other notes:

  • This event is FREE to students, faculty/staff and Kress members
  • Participants are encouraged to bring a sweatshirt, blanket and/or pillow for the Nidra portion
  • This event is for ALL levels – experienced or new to yoga, you are sure to find your place on the mat

Get your sweat on from temple to toe.  Led by certified Yoga instructor, Liz.  This 90 minute practice starts with a flowing Power Yoga practice, and will be closed with a deep meditation (Nidra) where you will be invited to surrender to the ultimate state of letting go.

Mid semester can be stressful, why not work it out on the mat with a good sweat followed by a chance to take time for yourself and simply just breathe.

We hope you’ll join us for this magical event!

Please feel free to respond to this email, or email Liz at branel06@uwgb.edu, if you have any questions!

Wellness Committee Fruit & Vegetable Challenge

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The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a month long nutrition challenge encouraging employees to track their fruit and vegetable consumption and increase their daily servings.

Throughout the month of November, employees are encouraged to keep track of their daily servings of fruit and vegetables on the tracking forms provided.  At the end of each week, participants will turn in their tracking form to wellness@uwgb.edu and weekly drawings will be held for prizes.  At the end of the month, a grand prize drawing will be held, with the winner receiving two Green Bay Gamblers Tickets.

Details on the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge and Tracking Forms.

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu.