Don’t miss your opportunity to take advantage of the excellent fitness classes available at the UW-Green Bay Kress Events Center this fall! Please click on this link to view the fall fitness class schedule.
Did you know that UW-Green Bay employees (50% FTE or higher) can use the Kress for free except during certain times? Please click on this link to view the Faculty/Staff Membership Program.
Join local protective services representatives, students, and staff to walk the Cofrin Library stairwell in memory of the brave souls who lost their lives the day of the 9/11 attacks. The four attacks killed almost 3,000 people and injured over 6,000 others.
When: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Cofrin Library – 2nd to 8th floor stairwell
ROTC, Vets 4 Vets and Public Safety representatives will be on hand, and there will be military, firefighter, and police related items/memorabilia on display at the plaza area of the library’s second floor. Representatives will be handing out flag pins to the first 50 people who climb to the 8th floor, and refreshments (granola bars, fruit infused water and fruit) will be available too!
Event presented by UW-Green Bay ROTC, Vets 4 Vets Student Club, Public Safety and the Wellness Committee.
Stress is often written all over your body: Your brow is furrowed, your lips are pursed, your shoulders are up by your ears, and your back is hunched. Using a method called progressive relaxation helps release tension throughout your body, inducing a more relaxed state. You can practice this technique by tensing one muscle group at a time for ten seconds and then letting it go. If you’re pressed for time, try this quickie version that tackles all muscle groups at once today:
As you do this, keep the idea of relaxation in the forefront of your mind.
Rely on friends. Make sure you have a strong support system of friends and family who can help you when you’re stressed. Talking with someone you trust about your stress can help you work through it. Without the support of others, stress can be even worse.
Remember, you can’t tackle everything at once. If you take things one task at a time, one day at a time, you’ll see progress and feel less stress.
Article from the StayWell Company, LLC
If time is holding you back from self-care, start small. Schedule 20 minutes today for meditation, a mind-body practice that promotes calmness. All you need is a quiet location, a comfortable posture, your focused attention, and an open attitude. Once there, ask your body what it needs. An intense workout? A good laugh? Find the revitalization methods that work for you. Start by trying one of these techniques:
Article from the StayWell Company, LLC
Do you keep seeing a “free trial membership” ad for your local gym or park district? If so, it’s time to give it a try. Many gyms offer at least one free personal training session for new members, too. Take advantage of freebies to help change up your routine. You never know, you might find something you enjoy! And keep your eyes peeled for deals on free fitness classes and other activities. From CrossFit to Pure Barre to high-intensity interval training, you’ll find that new facilities often offer free promotions to help draw business. Now is the perfect time for that boxing, yoga, or salsa aerobics class you’ve always wanted to take. Sign up today!
Article from the StayWell Company, LLC
Did you know that there are free fitness classes at Green Bay parks this summer, like yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, HIIT, cardio sculpt, Buttz & Gutz, and aqua fitness? Check out the class schedule and give something new a try: http://greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2889/FIT-in-the-Parks-2018-Schedule-PDF?bidId=
Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC presented another great self-defense workshop to employees on Monday, April 23rd. Instructors Herb, Betsy, and Aaron demonstrated self-defense techniques and shared valuable information about how to protect and empower ourselves. Thank you to Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC and to the 28 employees who attended the workshops!
The fifth and final week of the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge (May 7-11) brings us to the other side of Nicolet Drive on the trail near the bay!
Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf. Take a picture of the poster at the kiosk, and email it to wellness@uwgb.edu to get your playing card for the week. You can also stop by the HR or Kress front desk to pick a playing card.
Finish strong!
The arboretum trail kiosk near the Nicolet Entrance on South Circle Drive will have the challenge poster for the week of April 30th to May 6th. Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf. Take a picture of the poster at the kiosk, and email it to wellness@uwgb.edu to get your playing card for the week. You can also stop by the HR or Kress front desk to pick a playing card.
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine, a nice conversation with a co-worker, and feel good about being active!
More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2018/04/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge-2/
The arboretum trail kiosk in the area between the Environmental Sciences building, MAC Hall, and the Kress Events Center will have the challenge poster for the week of April 23rd to April 29th. Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.
Hopefully your outdoor exercise of shoveling snow is done and your back is feeling better, so now you can use this challenge as a reason to get back outside for some enjoyable exercise! Take a picture of the poster at the kiosk, and email it to wellness@uwgb.edu to get your playing card for the week. You can also stop by the HR or Kress front desk to pick a playing card.
More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2018/04/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge-2/
The arboretum trail kiosk near the Residence Halls by East Circle Drive will have the challenge poster for the week of April 16th to April 22nd. Check out the trail map at https://www.uwgb.edu/UWGBCMS/media/hr/Wellness%20Items/KioskMap.pdf.
So far, eleven people have ventured out on the snowy trails, taken a picture of the poster (example below), and emailed it to wellness@uwgb.edu to get their playing card for the week. You can also stop by the HR or Kress front desk to pick a playing card.
More information about the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge: https://blog.uwgb.edu/hr/2018/04/arboretum-poker-walk-challenge-2/
