Here's the first in a series of exercise video sequences for you to try at home. In this video, Neal goes through a dynamic warm-up emphasizing mobility. This sequence can be used anytime as a work break to loosen up, or as a fantastic warm-up prep for movement or an exercise session. Once you learn … Continue reading Mobility Warm-Up (Video)
Take a Walk with Trudy
With everything in our world consumed with coronavirus news, we thought you could use a feel-good story from one of our MUS employees. Also, our planned Wellness theme for 2020 (before COVID-19 hit), was healthy aging, and the following story is a wonderful example of how to make your health a priority, lifestyle, and long-term … Continue reading Take a Walk with Trudy
Montana Moves Video: Welcome to My House
https://vimeo.com/400710411 https://vimeo.com/400710411 MUS Wellness Exercise Specialist Neal Andrews says "Hi" from home, and invites you to tour his home gym. More home exercise video and resources to come! Stay well everyone!
MUS Wellness Update
"Boy, that escalated quickly..." ---Anchorman Ron Burgundy What a whirlwind of a week-and-a-half. I remember, way way back a long time ago---you know, like 9 or 10 days ago---when it was announced that March Madness would be played with no spectators in attendance. "Wow", I thought, "This is really getting crazy." [Insert ironic, exasperated laughter] … Continue reading MUS Wellness Update
Coronavirus Info and Quiz
Even though there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in Montana, the subject is still very much on people's minds, and our senses are heightened as we brace for the possible impacts of this illness on our country and state. During times like these, it's important to stay well informed from expert health sources, … Continue reading Coronavirus Info and Quiz
Wellchat 26: Eating Seasonally
Here's a special treat for your Monday. Last fall Cristin recorded a final podcast featuring an interview with her dietetic intern, Kaitlyn Schlangen. In this episode of the Wellchat, Cristin and Kaitlyn discuss eating seasonally. Because March is the month that gives us daylight savings time and the first day of spring, we thought why … Continue reading Wellchat 26: Eating Seasonally
To Train, or not to Train?
That is the question---during two key times---when you're sick, and when you're dealing with a minor injury. Being that it's February, the flu has run rampant through many parts of Montana, and that I just had to deal with this question personally, today I'm going to focus on the question dealing with sickness: "When should … Continue reading To Train, or not to Train?
In the Groove
We're 50 days into the New Year/New Decade. It's always easy at this point of the year, after a fresh start, to bog down, to lose momentum, and slip back into old familiar habits. February can be tough: the weather is unpredictable, illness threatens to run rampant at our places of work and in our … Continue reading In the Groove
Healthy Aging and Blue Zones
Our theme for our 2020 MUS Wellness program is Healthy Aging, which turns out to be a pretty relevant subject, as we are all getting older. The good news is that [SURPRISE] our lifestyle plays a huge role in how we age, and many researchers believe lifestyle easily trumps genetics when it comes to longevity … Continue reading Healthy Aging and Blue Zones
2020 Kickoff
Our 7th Round of the MUS Wellness Online Incentive Program has launched, and we're excited to dive into another year of challenges, education, and fun! For all of you MUS employees who participate, here are some highlights and key features of this year's edition! Incentive Levels We'll once again have the opportunity to journey through … Continue reading 2020 Kickoff
