Walking to Wellness
Walking is a great way to introduce physical activity into your daily life*. For those who are already active, taking a walk break during the day helps mitigate the risks of prolonged sitting as well as helps with focus and productivity. Regardless of your goal, Health Promotion and Wellness has numerous tools available to help you make walking a daily activity.
Walk with Wellness this Summer!
Join Health Promotion and Wellness every Wednesday this summer for a 30 minute walk around campus during the lunch hour. Registration is appreciated in case any last minute information needs to be shared with those planning to attend.
- What: Wednesday Wellness Walks
- When: Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
- Where: Meet on the Quad by the flag pole
- Registration is appreciated!
National Walking Day 2018
Save the date to join Health Promotion and Wellness and the American Heart Association to celebrate National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 4, 2018!
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Quad by Schroeder Plaza (Rain location: Redbird Arena)
- Warm up with Campus Recreation at 12:05 p.m.
- Walk a loop of the Quad with Reggie at 12:10 p.m. (however, feel free to stop by anytime between noon & 1:30 p.m.)
- Visit with campus and local organizations such as Health Promotion and Wellness, Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, American Heart Association, Fleet Feet Bloomington, OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles, and more!
Additional event features: Free Subway sandwiches for the first 100 walkers, blood pressure checks, photo booth, prize drawings, campus/community health resources, and more!
Campus Walking Map Available
Pocket-sized walking maps are available from Health Promotion and Wellness. The maps have four different routes of varying lengths around campus. The map folds down to fit conveniently into a pocket or wallet. Maps can be downloaded or picked up in McCormick 187.
*It is best to speak with your healthcare provider before starting any new physical activity.