Only one in three adults perform the recommended amount of physical activity each week. Physical activity is a lifestyle commitment. The Getting Active Wellness Kit provides you with the resources you need to add physical activity into your busy lifestyle. You will explore why it’s important to be active, how to live an active lifestyle, how to get active at work, different physical activities you can do outside the gym, and more.  

Learning Objectives:

1. Review physical activity weekly recommendations

2. Discuss the benefits associated with meeting physical activity recommendations

3. Learn different methods to build an active lifestyle

The Kit Includes:

Getting Active Guide

 Project Plan

 Communication Templates

• Leadership Announcement

• Population Announcement

• Week 1-4 Message Board Posts 

Four Email Templates

• Email 1: Get Active Today

• Email 2: How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?

• Email 3: Tips to Ease into Physical Activity

• Email 4: Create a Fun Circuit Workout

 Two Articles

• Article 1: Overcoming Exercise Barriers

• Article 2: Living an Active Lifestyle

 Two Activities

• Activity 1: Overcoming Exercise Barriers Discussion Group

• Activity 2: Getting Active Challenge

 Three Handouts

• Handout 1: Getting Active at Work

• Handout 2: Getting Active Outside the Gym

• Handout 3: Getting Active Challenge Calendar

One Presentation

• Getting Active PowerPoint