TruFit Faculty/Staff Wellness Program Returns This Fall
People want to make changes in their health behaviors and just have a difficult time sticking with their good intentions. Are you one of these people?
Do you catch yourself saying: “I want to start exercising and changing my diet, but…”
Time to sign up for the Fall 2007 TruFit Wellness program designed for faculty and staff members looking to make changes to their health.
TruFit Wellness is a 12-week education and exercise program focused on teaching group members the skills needed to empower lifetime health behavior changes.
Fall session will incorporate behavior education sessions to assist members in learning:
• Creating motivation for change
• Planning strategies for change
• Combating negative thoughts
• Goal setting for success
• Over coming obstacles
• Nutrition tips and education
In addition, this fall semester participants will have a choice in participating in either or both a walking program or a group exercise class lead by Karen Skoch, director fitness/wellness at the Student Recreation Center.
In addition, group members will receive:
• Orientation to the Student Recreation Center
o Including orientation to all cardiovascular machines
o Including orientation to all Weight Room equipment
• Instruction on and use of a heart rate monitor
• Use of a pedometer to track activity
• Body composition testing
• Incentives for completing the program
TruFit members will meet 12:30–1:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. Activity options will include walking on Mondays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and/or group exercise class on Fridays from noon-1 p.m.
Meetings will begin Sept. 12 and continue through Dec. 7.
Any Truman faculty or staff member who is not currently engaging in regular physical activity is encouraged to join.
If you are interested in learning more about the program or would like to sign up, contact Jennifer Hurst at 665.4464 or jhurst@truman.edu.
Make a change for yourself today and get for more information.
Do you catch yourself saying: “I want to start exercising and changing my diet, but…”
Time to sign up for the Fall 2007 TruFit Wellness program designed for faculty and staff members looking to make changes to their health.
TruFit Wellness is a 12-week education and exercise program focused on teaching group members the skills needed to empower lifetime health behavior changes.
Fall session will incorporate behavior education sessions to assist members in learning:
• Creating motivation for change
• Planning strategies for change
• Combating negative thoughts
• Goal setting for success
• Over coming obstacles
• Nutrition tips and education
In addition, this fall semester participants will have a choice in participating in either or both a walking program or a group exercise class lead by Karen Skoch, director fitness/wellness at the Student Recreation Center.
In addition, group members will receive:
• Orientation to the Student Recreation Center
o Including orientation to all cardiovascular machines
o Including orientation to all Weight Room equipment
• Instruction on and use of a heart rate monitor
• Use of a pedometer to track activity
• Body composition testing
• Incentives for completing the program
TruFit members will meet 12:30–1:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. Activity options will include walking on Mondays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and/or group exercise class on Fridays from noon-1 p.m.
Meetings will begin Sept. 12 and continue through Dec. 7.
Any Truman faculty or staff member who is not currently engaging in regular physical activity is encouraged to join.
If you are interested in learning more about the program or would like to sign up, contact Jennifer Hurst at 665.4464 or jhurst@truman.edu.
Make a change for yourself today and get for more information.
