Messiah Employees 'Virtually' Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Throughout the 2011-2012 academic year, Messiah employees are encouraged to participate in the Physical Activity Tracker program. By recording weekly activity on the capital bluecross website, CBC-insured and non-insured employees can participate in this Messiah wellness program. Any type of activity you record, will get converted to a particular number of steps based on duration and intensity of the activity. The wellness director will then convert those steps to miles on the AT. You will be notifed each time you cross a new 'state line' on your hike. How many states can you cover this year? How many Messiah employees will be able to completely through-hike the AT this year? Weekly progress can be followed here on the web page. Instructions for registering for the program and recording weekly activity can be found by clicking on the "Physical Activity Tracker Program Instructions " link above.
Throughout the year, we will also plan some short weekend hikes on the REAL Appalachian Trail. Dates and times will be announced as they become available.
Number of employees who have crossed the following state lines:
NC - 111 TN -79 VA - 15 W. VA - MD - PA - NJ - NY - CT - MA - VT - NH - ME -
Number of employees who have through-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail:
UPCOMING WELLNESS WORKSHOPS!
All workshops held in Parmer Cinema
"Women's Health Issues"
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00-12:50
Presenter - Jen Carricato
"Men's Health Issues"
Friday, March 30, 2012, 12:00-12:50
Presenter - Jen Carricato
(Remember, you get 10 wellness points for attending a workshop)
MESSIAH TEAM TRIATHLON
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012
9:00 AM
WELLNESS EXERCISE CLASSES
"Pilates at Noon"
This is a 6-week class meeting on Wednesdays from 11:45-12:30, Jan. 25 - Feb. 29 in Hostetter Chapel ($10.00 fee)
"Pilates at 5"
This is a 6-week class meeting on Mondays from 5:00-5:45, Jan. 23 - Feb. 27 in Hostetter Chapel ($10.00 fee)
"Aqua Aerobics"
This is a 6-week class meeting on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00-7:45 AM, Jan. 31 - Mar. 8 in the pool ($10.00 fee)
"Zumba"
One fee of $15.00 allows you to participate in as many Zumba sessions as you like during the semester. Classes meet on Tuesdays 8-9 PM, Thursdays 10-11 PM, and Sundays 3-4 PM in Hitchcock Arena, Court 4.
Register and pay for all classes at the front desk in the fitness center.
Did you know?
less than 50% of Americans get the recommended amount of daily physical activity?
daily activity can be broken down into 10 minute blocks and still improve health?
daily physical activity can reduce the harmful effects of stress and improve one's sleep?
