Maintaining A Healthy LIFESTYLE

Christie Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Director- Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Increase Energy Improve Body

Composition Decrease Blood

Pressure Decrease Illness/Stress Increase Productivity Increase Fitness Levels

Barriers Time Availability of Facility/Services Intimidated/Overwhelmed to start Physical limitations/pain MOTIVATION!

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

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

Establishing GoalsSMART GoalsShort TermLong TermAssessing GoalsExpectations of Program

Health Risk Appraisal Blood Pressure Resting Heart Rate Body Composition Measurements Flexibility Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength Cardiovascular Endurance Goals BodyAge Health Screenings

Lack of energy and/or trouble exercising can be caused by your nutritional program/food choices.

No Food = Bad FoodEat 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.

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!

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

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

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

FREE Fitness Clinics Learn to Swim

Group/Private/Semi-Private Lessons SCUBA Program Massage Therapy

Instructional Programs Kayaking Canoeing Mountain Biking Caving Backpacking

Climbing Wall Leadership Challenge Course

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!

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)

5K run/walk fitness event and office social Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 7pm; Turner Field $28 entry fee Receive:

Race EntryRace t-shirtGT team t-shirtFree 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/registrationRegistration opens May 1Contact Elisha Smith @ 404-385-1651

Contact Christie Stewart: christie.stewart@crc.gatech.edu