What’s Happening in Wellness

Be on the lookout for our Wellness brochures placed in various locations throughout the campus – please feel free to take one.

Please call 505-7349 or e-mail the wellness team to sign up for initiatives or ask questions:

On campus through Outlook at YRK – Health and Wellness

Or externally at 

Events/Initiatives Outcomes:

1^st,2^nd & 3^rd Quarter - Know Your Numbers:

1st Quarter= 57 participants was the initial calculation of Know Your Numbers for 2010; Total new and returning participants for 1st & 2nd qtr = 45. Fifteen individuals returned in the 2^nd quarter from 1^st quarter.  The participant's results showed improvement in body mass index, weight, blood pressures and resting heart rate when compared to 1^st quarter. 

Total new and returning participants for the 3^rd qtr = 37.  Again 15 participants have returned. 

Remember, if you can’t make the next quarterly scheduled dates (Oct 4-7), you can monitor your numbers anytime by stopping in the Touring Medical department.

Monthly Wellness Events & Initiatives:

There are 50+ FREE fitness classes a week offered 7 days a week at Unique Physique on East Market Street.  For more information, call Unique at 755-2639 or Ann at 586-2727.  Check out the link at www.uniquephysique.net for the class schedule at Unique Physique

Don’t miss out on the Fitness Center Orientation – Weds July 28^th!!

3^rd Quarter Pedometer Fitness Challenge – June 28 – August 23.  California Dreamin’ Poker Run details are in…

Teams of 4 -Two Divisions based on fitness level will be offered.  The team will receive a playing card for each milestone reached up to five cards.  If the team completes a full round trip, they will receive a 6^th card to replace any card in their hand.  Pedometers will be provided.  Best poker hand wins and each member receives a $100 Nike gift card.

Forgot your pedometer? You can convert your physical activity into steps to include in your weekly reporting. Please call 505-7349 or e-mail the wellness team for more details.  Sign up today!

On campus through Outlook at YRK – Health and Wellness or externally at 

Update July 14^th - 6 teams are signed up and going strong.  As of July 14^th, Surfer Girls are in the lead with 238.6 miles – Go Girls!!  Paint Pigs are in 2^nd and Toasted Buns/Busting our Buns is in 3^rd.  Keep stepping!

Rail Trail Ride – First Tuesday of each month!

Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy the weather, get some exercise and have fun.  This event is for both bikers and those who enjoy taking in the scenery with a hike.  Employees are welcome to bring friends and family, everyone including a minor is required to sign a waiver. Although everyone meets in the parking lot, everyone rides or walks at their own pace and distance.

Please note:  The Rail Trail Ride for August 3^rd is cancelled. See you September 7^th!

Mt Bike Ride

When:  July 17^th 9 a.m.

Where:  Lake Redman, William H. Kain County Park - George Street parking lot

4th Quarter – Know Your Numbers

Do you know your numbers?

Knowing numbers, such as your blood pressure and resting heart rate, are great ways to monitor your health and your lifestyle. So, to help you know your numbers, the Wellness team will be conducting ‘Know Your Numbers’ sessions. Employees can come and find out the numbers associated with their blood pressure, body composition, girth measurements, body weight, body mass index and resting heart rate. These sessions will take place 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on, Oct 4 in Softail Medical and Oct 5 and Oct 6 in Touring Medical.  If you are unable to make the quarterly Know Your Numbers times Oct 4-6, come to the Fitness Center Orientation last Wednesday of upcoming months beginning July 28^th or stop by Touring Medical any time.