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Faculty and Staff Wellness Program
As faculty and staff, you work hard in the classroom
and in service to the community—and American
University wants to give back to you. This fall,
AU is rolling out a new Faculty and Staff Wellness
Program to facilitate healthy living while enhancing
your experience at AU.
EXERCISE
NEW! Yoga,
Pilates, and Body Sculpting classes (.pdf)
Open to all AU Faculty & Staff!
Three classes – one convenient location!
These no-sweat, 45 minute classes make working
out at lunchtime easier than ever! Click
here for details.
Walking Routes
Around Campus (.pdf coming soon)
According to the American Heart Association,
healthy adults should get 30 minutes of moderate
intensity activity (like brisk walking or light
yard work) 5 days a week. Pressed for time? 10
minute intervals broken up throughout the day
are proven to be just as effective.
Get started today! View or download walking routes
around AU here.
Discounted Gym
Memberships
CareFirst and Kaiser Permanente members receive
discounts on memberships to select gyms in DC/MD/VA.
Visit www.globalfit.com
(select ‘you at the club’\’find
a club’) for more information.
EDUCATION
Brown Bag Wellness Workshop
Series
FREE interactive wellness workshops for AU faculty
and staff. RSVP requested - email Amy Farr: farr@american.edu
Thursday, February 19
Fitting Fitness into Your Lifestyle – This
interactive workshop will give you the tools to
make fitness a worry-free part of your day.
MGC 4 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Thursday, March 19
No Cooking, Cooking Class – Join one of
Bon Appetit’s Chefs for a hands-on experience
in quick and healthy food preparation for people
who would rather avoid the kitchen.
MGC 4 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, April 15
Eating Well with the New Pyramid – join
a registered dietician to learn about proper portions,
tips for managing your weight, and healthy, balanced
eating with the help of the food guide pyramid.
MGC 200 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Brown Bag Brochure
(.pdf)
Wellness Newsletter - COMING SOON!
Unable to attend?
See what you missed.
Click
here for
podcasts and materials from past presentations.
NUTRITION
Weight Watchers
at Work
Weekly meetings
on campus for people interested in weight
loss/management or strategies for learning to
eat a healthier, more balanced diet. Meetings
provide participants with the opportunity to get
expert advice, share helpful strategies –
or just listen and find motivation. A confidential
weigh-in helps participants stay on track with
their weight loss goals. Click
here for details (.pdf)
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Seated Chair Massage – COMING SOON!
SMOKING CESSATION
AU Cares
Introducing AU Cares, AU’s Smoking Cessation
program especially for
faculty and staff!
AU Cares is a 90
day reward program for AU faculty and staff who
are ready to quit smoking. Two option plans are
available to allow for greater freedom in choosing
the path that’s right for you.
Ready to quit? We’re here to help.
It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
1. Make a decision to quit.
2. Review program guidelines
3. Register, reach your goals, and earn rewards!
OTHER RESOURCES
Kaiser Permanente
Members
Kaiser members have access to a full menu of discounted
and complimentary health and fitness related programs
and resources. Visit www.kp.org
(select ‘health plans and services’\’member
discount programs’) for more information.
Carefirst Members
Discounts on alternative therapies, LASIK, fitness
centers, and other wellness related services available
for members through the Options Discount Program.
Comprehensive health and wellness Website also
available. Visit www.carefirst.com
(select ‘health and wellness – my
care first’ or ‘options discount program’
for more information.
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