Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness considers overall health and what you need to do to maintain a healthy body. It is the ability to take charge of your health by making conscious decisions related to fitness, nutrition, sleep health, and sexual behaviors.

• Fitness
• Nutrition
• Sleep Health
• Sexual Behaviors

Fitness

Physical fitness is an important aspect of overall wellness and includes cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body fat % (or BMI), and balance.  Improving your physical fitness can lead to enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination, and life’s sense of direction.

Helpful resources:

1. Campus Recreation
2. MyFitnessPal - fitness and nutrition log and tips
3. No-equipment-needed workout
4. Prevention and wellness help
5. Fitness class videos
6. Ask The Trainer

Sleep Health

“When we miss out on sleep to keep up with our 24/7 world, we pay a price with our ability to learn, our health and safety, and our quality of life.” –according to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School