I just finished reading a very accessible article written in the latest addition of Scientific American regarding the benefits of resistance training that I wanted to share the link to: Denworth, Lydia. "Weightlifting Is Not Just for Jocks: Strength training prevents diabetes and lowers overall death risk more than aerobic exercise alone." Scientific American, April... Continue Reading →
Three Small Evening Preps to Jumpstart Tomorrow.
I believe in the power of daily healthy habits to affect health. I also believe in the power of momentum. When we string together several healthy habits, it gives us a confidence boost to help us keep going. Conversely, when we are not making healthy choices, it becomes easy to get stuck in a rut.... Continue Reading →
Introducing Wellness Lab!
The newest educational resource from MUS Wellness is live and online: Wellness Lab! Wellness Lab is a dynamic site using some of our archived Wellness videos along with brand-new material and organized into mini-courses. Courses currently on the platform: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Magic Mobility Cooking and Kitchen Techniques Build a Strong Core Body Weight Workouts... Continue Reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day from MUS Wellness!
Happy Valentine's Day friends! Valentine's Day is an excellent reminder that February is American Heart Month! Here are three quick ways to give some love to your heart this week! Check out the Spring Wellcheck calendar to see when your upcoming Wellcheck will be! Put it on your calendar or go ahead and register if... Continue Reading →
Campus Challenge Kicks Off Today!
For those of you who participate in our MUS Wellness Online Incentive Program powered by Virgin Pulse, we just kicked off a special campus step competition today! The Relax, Renew, and Refresh Challenge gives you an opportunity to take some time to focus on restorative methods of wellness as you work through the challenge. At... Continue Reading →
Staying Merry into the New Year
This is an updated "New Year" version of an article I wrote in December for the MSU All Staff Council Newsletter. I wanted to share it with everyone, as it remains a relevant topic post-Holiday. The Holidays and New Years are a time of joy and festivities, but if you struggle with extra stress, anxiety,... Continue Reading →
Warm Up for Winter Challenge Wrap
Congrats to all the teams and individuals who participated in our Warm Up for Winter step challenge. Fifty-seven teams from around the MUS put in some December walking, resulting in 28 million steps-- or over fourteen-thousand miles of walking! Well done MUS! Speaking of warm--it was holiday heartwarming to see that our first and third... Continue Reading →
Montana Moves High Five (Video)
https://vimeo.com/738683005 https://vimeo.com/738683005 In the latest video, Neal breaks down his "High Five", the five most important concepts for improved physical well-being: Move More, Sit Less Move Better Find Balance Play Outside Have Fun
Montana Tech IAS Department earns Wellness Gold!
Congratulations to the Montana Tech Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Department (IAS), for earning an MUS Wellness Departmental Gold award for the second year! The IAS department includes faculty in the Social Sciences, History, English, and Writing. The IAS department met the MUS Wellness Gold level standard for office physical activity, nutrition, and culture. One new... Continue Reading →
Welcome Back!
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! As we're all gearing up for a new fall semester, here are a couple of MUS Wellness resources to keep in the front of your mind. The return of school is an excellent time to double down on those healthy habits that keep us physically and mentally fit.... Continue Reading →
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