Couch to 5k
Use this guide to help you prepare for the Forget Me Not 5k for Alzheimer’s benefiting The Pat Summit Foundation on Saturday, August 19. Join the “UTK– Be Well” team listed under corporate teams and use the code “MoveMore” to receive a discount when you register. To register for the race and for more information Visit forget-menot5k.com
Small Starts to Big Change
We know it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, and other commitments, and oftentimes good health takes a backseat in our day-to-day lives. In light of that, the University of Tennessee has implemented Be Well, a new initiative to help employees improve their health.
Get Involved with Be Well!
- Download the Small Starts App
Healthier Tennessee’s Small Starts app has been customized for the University of Tennessee, download here, and pick your first small start. - Join the Be Well Fitbit Community
The Fitbit activity group was created for our campus community to bring together and motivate walkers and runners alike across campus. - Move More Mondays
Move More Mondays are designed to incorporate movement into your day though a weekly group walk with other faculty and staff. Click here for more details. - Wellness Wednesdays
Wellness Wednesdays are a biweekly educational newsletter focusing on a variety of wellness topics. Click here for more information about Wellness Wednesday topics. - Community Events
Each month, Be Well will host a Be Well team at a local community event. Click here to see a calendar of available events. - Become a Wellness Champion
Wellness champions embrace the concept of wellness in their college or division and assist the Center for Health Education & Wellness in promoting Be Well wellness programs. Champions serve as their department’s wellness representative and Be Well’s program liaison. - Nominate a Wellness Warrior
The wellness warrior award is a recognition of individual efforts to lead by example when it comes to making healthier choices. It is an appreciation of the determination and dedication it takes to live a well and healthy lifestyle. - Encourage others
Encourage others in your department or unit to take advantage of the resources and support offered by Be Well and Healthier Tennessee.