Health and Wellness

Take the pledge to get up and move!

It is easy to get caught sitting for an extended period while working behind a desk. A good motto to live by especially this summer is “Sit for 60, Move for 3.” Ask yourself, what can you do in 3 minutes? The answer is, a lot! If you work a 10-hour day, this equals an extra 30 minutes of movement daily.

Movement ideas:

• Walk/jog in place
• Schedule a walking meeting
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator
• Take the longer route to the restroom or break room
• Stretch at your desk
• Get up and go talk in-person with a colleague instead of emailing or calling them
• Walk outside for some fresh air
• Walk around the building
• Stand up while you are on a phone call
• Stand, drop, and squat
• Deskercise (example: https://www.diygenius.com/deskercise/)
• Meditate (example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iebciuBXCh4)
• Focused breathing (example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfs5TJZ6Nk)
• Yoga (example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xbCfTHz3mU)

Ergonomics

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Wellness Tip:
Spending time outdoors can boost your mood, reduce stress, and improve overall health. Even a short walk in nature can help clear your mind and energize your day—so grab a friend or go solo and enjoy these beautiful trails!

• Oxbow Eco-Center – 225-acre riverside reserve with diverse habitats, viewing towers, and a sustainable discovery center. (Port St. Lucie)
  View Map [floridahikes.com]
• Bluefield Preserve – Hike through scrub and wetland ecosystems. (Port St. Lucie)
  View Map [floridahikes.com]
• Spruce Bluff Preserve – Trails leading to a pioneer settlement and the largest Ais Indian mound in South Florida; shaded paths with water views. (Port St. Lucie)
  View Map [floridahikes.com]
• Oak Hammock Park – A smaller park with a trail through a dense hammock of live oaks. (Port St. Lucie)
  View Map [floridahikes.com]

• Green River Parkway Trail – 3.9-mile paved trail along Green River Parkway, part of the East Coast Greenway. (Port St. Lucie)
  View Map [traillink.com]
• McCarty Ranch Preserve Loop – 3.8-mile loop around lakes, great for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. (McCarty Ranch Preserve)
  View Map [alltrails.com]
• Peacock Lake Loop – 2.7-mile scenic loop with fishing opportunities. (Peacock Lake)
  View Map [alltrails.com]
• Woodstork Trail/Hillmoor Lake Park – 1.5-mile paved path with fitness equipment. (Port St. Lucie)
  View Map [alltrails.com]

• Pepper Beach Park Riverside – Flat, dog-friendly 5K trail through mangroves; annual “Wagging Tails on the Trails” race. (Fort Pierce)
  View Map [visitstlucie.com]
• Saint Lucie Inlet Boardwalk Trail – 1.2-mile boardwalk through mangroves with wildlife viewing; accessible only by boat or paddle. (Saint Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park)
  View Map [alltrails.com]