Workouts at Your Desk Can't get to the gym? Stay active by squeezing in low-key strength exercises and cardio workouts from 9 to 5.
By Norine Dworkin

We all know we should exercise. The real question is when? If you're up before dawn to reach the office on time and ready to collapse when the sun goes down, here's one solution: Get your exercise at work.
Sure, there are days when you barely have time for a bathroom break, let alone 30 minutes of cardio. That's why we asked two fitness experts to share some mini-workouts to fit snugly into the workday.
Research suggests two or three 10-minute exercise sessions a day can build fitness and burn calories as effectively as three weekly 20- to 30-minute workouts. Best of all, you won't need to find gear or a shower - we won't even muss your suit. Read more. |
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Find out what Coach Brooks says about Healthtrac Rewards!
UK Healthtrac Rewards is an easy-to-use, confidential online health improvement program that offers you an overview of your current health status and feedback specific to you. Any UK employee, retiree, spouse or sponsored dependent enrolled in one of the UK health plans is eligible to participate.
The Health Assessment is available Jan. 1 through March 31, 2010. Don't miss your opportunity to make good health pay! Click here for complete details.
Be sure to check out a special message from Coach Brooks and the Healthtrac success stories.
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Have questions? Get answers!
New to the Body Shop? Have questions? December's Membership Specialist Tiffany Orcena, HFS, CSCS, a Graduate Assistant for Health & Wellness, is here to help you. Feel free to ask her questions, offer suggestions, or set up a time to get oriented to the Body Shop facilities. You can find her in both facilities. Click here to read Body Shop staff profiles. |
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Health & Wellness Events
FREE Health Smart Conversation: Keeping Your Children Healthy
Join us for the next Health Smart Conversation about Your Health: "Keeping Your Children Healthy," presented by Dr. Carmel Wallace, January 27, noon-1 p.m., 127 Wethington Bldg. Space is limited. Register online today!
Start! Moving
Start! Moving with UK's Spring Challenge and win great PRIZES! Register for the challenge by Feb. 26. And be sure to join us for the Start! Kickoff Walk Feb. 3, at noon, Seaton Center, Room 132 (North Gymnasium). Get STARTED today!
Heart Sole & Glove 5K Walk/Run
The annual Heart Sole & Glove 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10:00 a.m., at Coldstream Park (Newtown Pike and Aristides Blvd.). The Kids Fun Run (ages 6 and under) begins at 9:30 a.m. Parking and Registration at Embassy Suites. The first 100 registrants will receive a free pair of winter running gloves the day of the race. Register now!
Lunch and Learn Sessions
Please join us for FREE sessions to help you learn simple ways to lead a healthier, happier life -- in a SNAP. Topics are: "Simplify Your Life," "Get Stronger," and "Healthy Eating." Register online today!
WOW: Free Health Screening
Wellness On Wheels is a FREE mobile health screening. Ten-minute appointments consist of tests for cholesterol (fasting optional), glucose and triglycerides, height, weight, blood pressure, body fat percentage, and waist circumference. Make an appointment today!
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*Only University of Kentucky employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents are eligible for UK Health & Wellness services and programs. | |
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About Fit News
Fit News is a monthly e-mail newsletter provided to members of Body Shop Fitness.
Editor: Melanie J. Sparks |
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Holiday Closings
Jan. 16-18 MLK Jr. Day-
Both gyms CLOSED. No Group Fitness Classes.
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Seaton Locker Rooms
Locker room renovation in the Seaton Center is underway. Locker rooms are scheduled to re-open by Jan. 19.
Body Shop members may rent a permanent locker for $5 per month via payroll deduction. Stop by the UK Health & Wellness office at 116 Seaton Center to register. |
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Health & Wellness Newsletter
Healthy YOU is a monthly UK Health & Wellness e-mail newsletter featuring success stories and expert advice on nutrition, fitness and more. Be sure to join the mailing list! To sign up, visit the Web site. |
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