Week 10 (March 11-17): Spring Yourself Forward
What is the next leg of the journey? Join an exercise group and get a discounted gym membership. Take a look back at your S.M.A.R.T. goals you set for yourself back in Week 1 of this challenge. Did you meet them? Just because the Get Moving Challenge is over doesn't mean you have to stop trying to achieve your set goals. Keep working toward your goals! Read more...
Week 9 (March 4-10): Go Green, Get Well
Despite how cold it is - who knows, maybe you've taken a liking to the cool Carolina spring - we know you're working hard towards your health goals, which is why this week we're going to talk about "green" exercise. Read more...
Week 8 (Feb 25 - March 3): The Off Switch
When was the last time you had a good night's rest? According to recent studies, inadequate sleep can result in serious health consequences. The bedroom is a place the body can begin its nightly process of restoring and recharging your body and whole sense of self. It is important to note that simply turning off your devices and hoping into bed isn't the best way to prepare yourself for rest. Read more...
Week 7 (Feb 18-24): NEAT Ways to Exercise
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT, is a part of your daily routine, even if you didn't know that. It is part of the natural energy exchange that occurs when you are awake and not eating or exercising. It is the normal active state for virtually all of your ordinary activities. In fact, for highly active people, it comprises about 60% of your metabolic activity. Read more...
Week 6 (Feb 11-17): Fulfillment
Finding fulfillment is one of those perennial questions whose answer changes throughout our lifetimes. We wanted to talk this week about the impact of spiritual communities on our personal health. Read more...
Week 5 (Feb 4-10): Recovery & Retry
Recovery is a vital aspect of improving and maintaining health, so it's important not to leave it out of the health and fitness equation. Depending on your health and lifestyle goals, recovery can mean different things to different people. For some, a brisk walk through Duke Forest is a wonderful way to connect with the outdoors, or an evening stroll around Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill to enjoy the nightlife scenery and spectacle of society. For those of us who are on the constant go, a restorative yoga or foam rolling class on a Sunday afternoon can do the trick. Read more...
Week 4 (Jan 28 - Feb 3): Even Good Things in Moderation
We've had a great start to the New Year, and as we move into Week Four of the Get Moving Challenge, we're staying the course and logging our steps. At this point, however, we may be doubting our persistence and motivation to keep going. So - we're here to address some of the issues associated with hyper-vigilance and ways to avoid burnout. Read more...
Week 3 (Jan 21-27): Color Your Plate
Did you know that Food Labels will soon be changing? On May 20, 2016, the FDA revealed that a new Nutrition Facts label for all packaged foods will be put into place. The new food label reflects new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. Read more...
Week 2 (Jan 14-20): Exploring My Health
Now that we've gotten started this past week with the Get Moving Challenge, we wanted to highlight our new health and wellness platform: My Health Portal. My Health embraces smart tools and a thoughtful design to inspire new, healthy changes and guide staff and faculty to the resources that can lead to better health. Read more...
Week 1 (Jan 7-13): Realistic Self-Care
The New Year is an ideal time to take inventory of personal and professional goals. Since you've begun the 2019 Get Moving Challenge, you're already well on your way! Here are some guidelines to help keep you focused and your goals within reach. Read more...