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Maintaining A Healthy LIFESTYLE

Maintaining A Healthy LIFESTYLE. Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs. Benefits of Physical Activity. Increase Energy Improve Body Composition Decrease Blood Pressure Decrease Illness/Stress Increase Productivity Increase Fitness Levels.

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Maintaining A Healthy LIFESTYLE

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  1. Maintaining A Healthy LIFESTYLE Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs

  2. Benefits of Physical Activity • Increase Energy • Improve Body Composition • Decrease Blood Pressure • Decrease Illness/Stress • Increase Productivity • Increase Fitness Levels

  3. Common Barriers to Healthy Lifestyle Goals • Barriers • Time • Availability of Facility/Services • Intimidated/Overwhelmed to start • Physical limitations/pain • MOTIVATION!

  4. Overcoming Barriers • Time • Planning for a Healthy Lifestyle • Carry exercise clothes in the car/keep in your locker • Spend time with active friends/colleagues • Plan healthy meals • Walk or cycle to meetings instead of driving or taking the trolley • Make exercise decisions after arriving at exercise location

  5. Overcoming Barriers • Intimidated/Overwhelmed • Find an exercise partner • Orientation session • Help of professional: initially • Motivation • Do what you like! • Change your program frequently • Don’t have all-or-nothing attitude

  6. The Right Healthy Lifestyle Program For You • Establishing Goals • SMART Goals • Short Term • Long Term • Assessing Goals • Expectations of Program

  7. HEALTH & FITNESS EVALUATIONS • Health Risk Appraisal • Blood Pressure • Resting Heart Rate • Body Composition • Measurements • Flexibility • Muscular Endurance • Muscular Strength • Cardiovascular Endurance • Goals • BodyAge • Health Screenings

  8. Don’t Forget About Nutrition! • Lack of energy and/or trouble exercising can be caused by your nutritional program/food choices. • No Food = Bad Food • Eat in moderation: Pay attention to portion sizes • Be sure that each meal is well-balanced. • Eat regularly throughout the day to keep blood sugar stable and metabolism constant. • Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

  9. SUMMARY • Find an activity that works for you! • Find a support group. • Friends/family to be active with. • Someone to keep you on track! • Exercise and Eat smart! • Maximize your time. • Establish a program for all components of fitness. Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular endurance, Muscular strength, Flexibility, and Body composition. • Make sure your program addresses your healthy lifestyle goals • SUCCESS MEANS HEALTHY EATING AND EXERCISE!

  10. Healthy Lifestyle Programs at the CRC • Faculty/Staff Membership • Faculty/Staff rate: $24/month for a minimum of 3 months • Two ways to pay: Upfront or via payroll deduction • Additional $10 for spouse • Children under 18 are free (must stay with member) • Tech Wreck Break Camp • Thanksgiving Break • Winter Break • President’s Day

  11. Healthy Lifestyle Programs at the CRC • Drop-in Group Fitness • $68- Includes all classes listed on the group fitness schedule • Instructional Programs • R.I.P.P.E.D. Xtreme • FIT Camp • Martial Arts/Self Defense • Personal Training • Personal Training Sessions • One-on-One • Buddy Training: Share the cost, workout with a friend • Group Training: 3-6 participants workout together

  12. ExpressFit • Faculty/Staff Fitness Program • CRC Members can purchase a monthly pass to ExpressFit • Lunchtime express classes • 12:15-12:45 pm • Led by a certified personal trainer

  13. Healthy Lifestyle Programs at the CRC • FREE Fitness Clinics • Learn to Swim • Group/Private/Semi-Private Lessons • SCUBA Program • Massage Therapy

  14. Outdoor Recreation • Instructional Programs • Kayaking • Canoeing • Mountain Biking • Caving • Backpacking • Climbing Wall • Leadership Challenge Course

  15. National Employee Health and Fitness Month- 2014 • EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR • Monday, May 5, 2014 • 11:00 am-1:30 pm (Student Center Ballroom) • 9:00 am-1:00 pm (Health Check Screenings) • PRESIDENT’S CAMPUS WALK • Thursday, May 15, 2014 • 5:30 pm; Begins at the CRC • Department Challenge • Registration is open!

  16. National Employee Health and Fitness Month- 2014 • YOGALATES MONDAY • Monday, May 19, 2014 • 12:15 pm (Room 333, Centergy Building, Tech Square) • FITNESS ORIENTATION • Monday, May 26, 2014 • 5:00 pm (Campus Recreation Center)

  17. KP Corporate Challenge 5K run/walk fitness event and office social Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 7pm; Turner Field $28 entry fee Receive: Race Entry Race t-shirt GT team t-shirt Free CRC membership for 6 weeks (new members only) After-race social with refreshments and chair massages Departmental Challenge For more info visit http://www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com/registration Registration opens May 1 Contact Elisha Smith @ 404-385-1651

  18. QUESTIONS? Contact Christie Stewart: christie.stewart@crc.gatech.edu

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