5 Wellness Tips from UNO's Assistant Director of Strength and Fitness Programs
Skylar Brooke, Assistant Director of Strength and Fitness Programs, recently spoke to students at a brown bag luncheon about physical wellness in the workplace.
Here are five tips he gave students:
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Get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. That is only 30 minutes a day!
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Take advantage of the Wellness Center. There is something for everyone – group exercise classes, a rock climbing wall, a swimming pool, basketball courts, and more.
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Use an app or activity tracker to record your daily habits. Recommended apps and activity trackers include Fitbit, Garmin VivoFit, Polar Loop, Myfitnesspal, and Super Tracker. Tracking your habits allows you to see where you are doing well and maybe not so well.
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Choose foods that will make you feel good long-term. A donut may taste great and make you feel good for a few minutes, but what about the rest of the day?
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Focus on eating foods with little or no added sugar.
Here is Skylar's daily checklist to follow:
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30 minutes of physical activity
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More than 64oz. water
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7-9 hours of sleep
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More than 1 serving of vegetables
- More than 1 serving of fruit