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Welcome to the VSU Wellness Website. We hope you find this page useful as we have outlined our mission, goals, and program philosophy as well as some history behind this initiative. Take this opportunity to "Catch the Wellness Wave" by taking the Health Risk Appraisal and get your free confidential personal wellness profile that will outline steps for you to achieve greater health and wellness.
What's New
Centennial 5K Planned for August 23rd
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Centennial Fun Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2008. The race will begin at 7:00 a.m. in front of the West Hall fountain on Valdosta State University’s main campus and will proceed around the perimeter of main campus. The first, second and third place male and female will receive a prize and additional prizes will be raffled off by random drawing after the completion of the race. Entry fees for the race is only $10 for VSU students and $12 for all other participates until August 20. Race day registration is $20 for all participants and will begin at 6:15 a.m.. Click HERE to download a individual entry form. If you would like to register a team of up to 10 people for a discounted price of $75, click HERE to download the team entry.
This event is sponsored by VSU Campus Wellness, Campus Recreation, Centennial Steering Committee and Get Active.
Weight Watchers At-Work Program - A summer session is starting!!
Stop Dieting, Start Living by joining our Campus Weight Watchers session beginning
the first week in June. Please email Becky Murphy and let us know of your interest.
When & Where
Wednesdays at 1:00 PM in the Dogwood Room of the University Center
NOTE: If there is enough interest to keep a second session on main campus, we will also be offering one on Tuesdays at 12:00 or a morning session at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Cost
The cost is $186.00 for the 17 week program and 19 weeks of e-tools, the online support. Payment can be made at the meeting by check, cash or credit card. There is a new payment option! Write three checks and payments will be posted each month using the following schedule: $62.00-June 6, $62.00-July 4, $62.00-August 1. Still need help, contact us about financial sponsorships for VSU employees.
Click HERE to view frequently asked questions.
(Open to VSU Faculty, Staff, Students and Retirees)
What are current At-Work participants saying about the program?
"In 17 meetings, I have lost 53.4 pounds. Even better, I , as someone who has always had a poor self esteem, am feeling very good about myself. I feel better both physically and mentally. I get around better and though I am an ex smoker and will always get out of breath easier than most, there has been a vast improvement in that too."
"I went to the doctor recently and he cut two of my medications in half. I feel the best that I have felt in 6 years. In 17 meetings, I have lost 20 pounds "
"Since I started losing weight, I find that I am less tired and don't need so many naps. I am happy to say that in 17 meetings, I have lost 16 pounds "
"Our group leader, Angie Weldon is awesome. She can motivate anyone."
Free Step Aerobics Classes: STEP INTO THE SUMMER
Classes will continue starting Monday, May 19th for summer and we welcome new participants.
Join us for a 45 minute, low-impact step aerobics class at 6:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday in the Centennial Hall classroom (located on the first floor). We're just a group of colleagues trying to keep in shape. No one is going to keep tabs on whether you attend class or not, so come when you can.
The workout is about 5-minutes of stretching and warmup, 30-minutes of cardio stepping, and about 10 minutes of cool down. At the end of class, I will invite people to join me for about 10 extra minutes of toning exercises (squats, leg lifts, sit ups, arm curls). Stay for the entire class or leave after 45 minutes -- whatever feels comfortable.
Email Instructor Kate Heine kaheine@valdosta.edu if interested in attending.
Congratualations to our Centennial Walking Club Contest Winner - Amy Witherspoon
Click here to view the Contest Walker's final progress.
Lunch-n-Learn 2008-2009 Series
Our Lunch-n-Learn programs will reconvene fall semester and will continue to be offered on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month. Join us for a tastefully nutritious meal prepared especially for the occasion while learning more about health and wellness related topics for only $7.49 or the use of your meal plan. Click here to see previous schedule.