Small steps, BIG results!

Think you need to hit the gym for hours at a time to be fit and healthy? Not so! In fact, simply moving more during the day can move the needle in the right direction.

Start by taking a cool shower first thing — really! Then stretch, take some extra steps and incorporate other activities throughout your day. You’ll be getting exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise. Minute by minute, your daily activities add up.

Look at these 9 easy ways to sneak more movement into your day:

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Learn how to craft a healthy plate

Join onsite health coach, Samantha Simpson, for a drop-in nutrition primer. You’ll learn:

What kind of eater you are (and what you can do about it)
How to grocery shop (and ensure your cart is full of healthy options)
The healthy plate method (how to portion and divide your plate)
Tips and tricks for staying on track

Attend in person:

Tuesday, August 24 | MNPS Employee Wellness Center lobby | Drop by anytime 3 to 5 p.m.

Or join virtually:

Wednesday, August 25 | Register here, then log on anytime between 3 and 5 p.m.

New health coaching participants receive a welcome gift: MyPlate set

To make an appointment with Samantha:

Email samantha.simpson@evernorth.com or call 703-718-1576.

Coaching sessions are generally 30 minutes and there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. Sessions are private and confidential; no personal information is shared with MNPS. To learn about all MNPS health coaching programs visit MNPSBenefits.org/healthcoaching.

Back to school – back on track

Join Camp Gladiator’s 4-week fitness/nutrition challenge, September 6 - October 2. For just $9, you get:

UNLIMITED workouts at any of our 40 outdoor locations or LIVE virtual access wherever you are
4 weeks of basic meal planning (our trainers will help you calculate macros/calorie goals)
Recorded workouts 5x/week you can do on demand
Weekly webinars
Optional check-in challenge
Points for working out and tracking your nutrition
Three grand prizes - $100 cash!

Sign up here. Once you've signed up, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to plug in your baseline numbers.

Sign up early to get BONUS weeks of workouts! Questions? Contact Liz at liz@campgladiator.com or 214-497-3392.

Have you tried the fitness center?

Located in the MNPS Employee Wellness Center at Berry Hill, the fitness center is free for MNPS employees, spouses and retirees. We’re open Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

We have classes!

In-person classes include Pilates, Healthy for Life, Tai Chi, Boot Camp, Zumba, Muscle Up, Low-Intensity Interval Training (LIIT) and Pump 30.
Virtual classes include Zumba, Body Sculpt and Qigong.
In September, we’ll add Yoga and Step Aerobics.
Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register online in advance. Here are two ways to do it:
Go here and add your name and email address to your desired class, or
Go to MNPSHealth.org/classes, click on the class in the calendar to view the description, teacher and link to reserve your spot.

You don’t have to register for virtual classes, but you do need to email the teacher for the class link. You can find teacher email addresses at either link above.

First visit?

Fill out a registration form/liability waiver at the Fitness Desk to begin your membership.
Bring your MNPS ID badge each visit; this will serve as your membership card.
Work with a Fitness Associate. Available Monday-Friday, they can teach you how to properly use equipment and create an exercise plan that meets your needs and goals.

Safety is our top priority. Visit MNPSHealth.org/fitness for our most current rules and safety protocols, as well as more information about all of our services.

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