Day 3: NOVA Walk Week Walker Wisdom: Find a Walking Partner

If you have not yet signed up for NOVA Walk Week, there’s still time. Register here and join your colleagues as we level up our Physical Wellness Efforts!

Where to walk?

At NOVA: 

Look here for maps to a selection of trails on our beautiful campuses.

Additional Destinations:

• Northern Virginia Highlights: Best Hikes In Northern Virginia – Historic Virginia Travel
• District of Columbia Trail System: DC Trails
• State Park Trail System: Virginia Trails
• Maryland’s Trail System: Maryland’s Trail System Second-to-None | VisitMaryland.org

**Stay Safe—-Watch the weather.**

Dress appropriately when exercising outdoors (i.e., rain gear, sturdy footwear, appropriate layers). If necessary for your safety, consider moving your walk indoors. Indoor activity options include:

• Walking through the halls and up and down stairs at work.
• Visiting a mall for an energetic stroll while checking out the latest fall fashions.
• Using indoor exercise equipment (treadmill, bike or elliptical, etc.).
• Log on to the internet for a fun virtual class. AARP has many fun options.
• NOVA’s Recreation Department is pleased to bring back Zumba, Talk Tuesdays, Mediation, Yoga and Fitness Friday sessions!  There is something for every day of the work week for all members of the NOVA community (employees and students). Please register in advance and share the links. Looking forward to seeing you on Zoom!
  • Join the Zumba sessions at 6 p.m. on Mondays. 
  • Join the Sit and Fit sessions 1 p.m. on Mondays.
  • Join the Talk Tuesdays sessions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. 
  • Join the Meditation sessions at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. 
  • Join the Yoga sessions at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. 
  • Join the Fitness Friday sessions at 12 p.m. on Fridays. 

Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry- Tett, Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu