TruFit Faculty/Staff Wellness Program for Fall 2008!

Millions of people make New Year’s resolutions to change their health and fitness habits; unfortunately few will actually follow through.

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 2008 TruFit Wellness program designed for Faculty and Staff members looking to make changes to their health.

 TruFit Wellness is a 12 week education and physical activity program focused on teaching group members the skills needed to empower lifetime health behavior changes, not just short term results!

 The fall session will incorporate behavior education sessions on two days a week to assist members in learning:

ü      Creating motivation for change

ü      Planning strategies for change

ü      Combating negative thoughts

ü      Goal setting for success

ü      Over coming obstacles

ü      Nutrition tips and education

Behavior Education sessions will be lead by Dr. Jennifer Hurst, http://hes.truman.edu/people/hurst.asp  

Participants may also engage in a walking session at least one day a week.

In addition, to the educational and fitness sessions, group members may receive: 

ü      Orientation to the Student Recreation Center

o       Including orientation to all Cardiovascular machines

o       Including orientation to Weight Room equipment

ü      Instruction on and use of a Heart Rate Monitor

ü        A Pedometer to track activity

ü      Body Composition testing

ü        Incentives for completing the program

Meetings will begin fall semester dates/times to be determined.

For those interested, but not sure if the program is for you, there will be an informational meeting held at the beginning of the semester in the Student Recreation Center Conference Room.  More information about the program will be provided and Jennifer will answer any questions you might have about TruFit.

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,

Please contact: Jennifer Hurst at (660) 785-4464 or jhurst@truman.edu.

 Make a change for yourself today and get for more information!

FALL SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8!