How to Stretch at Your Desk
Learn how to properly stretch your hamstrings, shoulders, wrists, quadriceps and hip at work from fitness specialists with LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program. Stretching leads to fewer injuries and pain, improved posture and helps you relax according to Healthline, a health information website.
Many LIVE FOR LIFE programs are on hold to allow Employee Occupational Health & Wellness staff to work on COVID-19 contract tracing.
LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program, offers a variety of programs and services, such as health assessments and education, smoking cessation programs, fitness activities and nutrition activities, to help eligible faculty, staff and family members reach their health and fitness goals.
About LIVE FOR LIFE
LIVE FOR LIFE is located in the Employee Health and Wellness office at Duke Clinic in the sub-basement, Orange Zone (Room 00320). The LIVE FOR LIFE Store and Lending Library hours are: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. -5 p.m. (except noon - 2 p.m. on Wednesdays).
LIVE FOR LIFE is Duke University's employee health promotion program. LIVE FOR LIFE is a contracted service and available to most Duke employees.
LIVE FOR LIFE's mission at Duke University is to support the goal of the Office of Human Resources in 1) providing programs and services to help Duke's people successfully accomplish the organization's missions, and 2) assist and support Duke's manager's in recruiting and retaining top-quality, diverse and healthy staff and to help develop an effective, productive workforce. 3) LIVE FOR LIFE will also promote a work culture and environment that supports healthy and safe behaviors/lifestyles.
Additional information is available in our frequently asked questions or by calling the LIVE FOR LIFE office at 684-3136 (Option 1).