Did you know that February is American Heart month? According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030.
Being physically active is important to prevent heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. To improve overall cardiovascular health, we suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity). Thirty minutes a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember. You will also experience benefits even if you divide your time into two or three segments of 10 to 15 minutes per day.
For people who would benefit from lowering their blood pressure or cholesterol, we recommend 40 minutes of aerobic exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity three to four times a week to lower the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Butler University cares about you and your health! It’s important to know your numbers and take the necessary steps to stay active and healthy. Did you know that the HRC (Health and Recreation Complex) offers FREE fitness assessments to employees with a $25 incentive on your next month’s paycheck?
The fitness assessment is a comprehensive analysis of your overall health and fitness. The assessment will take approximately one hour to complete and during the session, you will work out with a certified lifestyle wellness coach to discuss your health and wellness objectives, as well as determine baseline measures that address blood pressure, body composition, flexibility, strength, balance and cardiovascular endurance. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we ensure that all of the protocols and procedures uphold the current HIPAA standards.
Start 2018 off right and sign up for your free fitness assessment! To schedule your appointment, please complete the Employee Fitness Assessment Registration Packet form found on the HRC website: https://www.butler.edu/hrc/fitness-assessment. The form can be submitted via campus mail to Chera Justice, Fitness Coordinator at the HRC, dropped off at the HRC front desk, or emailed to Nicole DeYoung, our Lifestyle Wellness Coach, at ndeyoung@butler.edu