The District offers employees many ways to stay healthy while at work. Check out some of the activities below:
Onsite Well-being Opportunities
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)
Living Better, Together offers exercise classes at a reduced cost such as Yoga and Zumba! Classes are one hour and offered at different locations and times to accommodate various schedules. Prices vary based on the number of participates and are subject to change.
Interested in a one hour workshop? Join the fun and attend a variety of health lectures entitled Am I Hungry?, Beyond the Stress Ball, Stress Less and Thrive, What Should I Eat, and much more! If you are interested learning more about the class offerings or attending, contact the Wellness Manager.
Earn – 15 points per lecture.
Interested in joining a Bowling League, playing kickball, softball, or flag football? Let’s show pride and compete against other schools! Contact Mark Dionisio for league information.
Get in your exercise before, during, or after work. Use your location’s path to get your steps in. You can walk, jog or run. Each school is marked and has a map to follow in order to know how far you are going. You can even start a walking club that meets at a certain time on specific days.
Get those 15 activity incentive points per month by exercising at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week.
Paths:
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!
Nature & Wildlife Trails
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Oxbow Eco-Center – 225-acre riverside reserve with diverse habitats, viewing towers, and a sustainable discovery center. (Port St. Lucie)
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Bluefield Preserve – Hike through scrub and wetland ecosystems. (Port St. Lucie)
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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)
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Oak Hammock Park – A smaller park with a trail through a dense hammock of live oaks. (Port St. Lucie)
View Map [floridahikes.com]
Walking & Biking Trails
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Green River Parkway Trail – 3.9-mile paved trail along Green River Parkway, part of the East Coast Greenway. (Port St. Lucie)
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McCarty Ranch Preserve Loop – 3.8-mile loop around lakes, great for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. (McCarty Ranch Preserve)
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Peacock Lake Loop – 2.7-mile scenic loop with fishing opportunities. (Peacock Lake)
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Woodstork Trail/Hillmoor Lake Park – 1.5-mile paved path with fitness equipment. (Port St. Lucie)
View Map [alltrails.com]
Beach & Water Access Trails
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Pepper Beach Park Riverside – Flat, dog-friendly 5K trail through mangroves; annual “Wagging Tails on the Trails” race. (Fort Pierce)
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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]
Health Fairs
Make an appointment today!
Any employee with Florida Blue health insurance can go to any health fair. Appointments and masks are necessary. If you missed yours, come to another conveniently scheduled fair! Alternatively, you may complete bloodwork at Quest and use the results to complete your Personal Health Assessment on FloridaBlue.com
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