The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) and our Walk Week Partners would like to thank you for your active participation in the Fall 2024 NOVA Walk Week! Whether you joined one of the scheduled walks, ventured out on your own, led a walk and/or served as a PUSH Pal, we want to express our … Continued
Smart watches have so many benefits and uses. The most basic watches track steps. 10,000 steps is the recommended daily goal. Wearable technology like a smart watch is an easy and more accurate way to track your steps versus relying on your phone as a tracking device. If 10,000 steps seems daunting, you can begin … Continued
Trying something new on your walk can break up the monotony that can come when you take the same path. Here are some new ideas to try on your next walk: Photography: Find new and interesting perspectives to take stunning photos Bird-watching is a great way to switch things up. See if you can spot … Continued
Adding intervals to your walk is a great way to boost endurance, burn more calories and take your routine to the next level. Interval walking is alternating between walking at a light and steady pace and short bursts of power walking. Switching up your pace also helps keep you engaged during your walk. You can … Continued
The CDC recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a week. That averages to 30 minutes of activity 5 days a week. It is a misconception that it has to be completed all at once. If 30 minutes of consecutive activity is not feasible, break it into increments of 10 or 15 … Continued
Many of us may not think much about how we walk. Having proper posture and technique can make a difference in how our body feels and responds to movement. Good posture can help keep your body aligned, reduce injuries, prevent pain and improve your balance and stability. Here are tips for walking properly: Keep your … Continued
Whether you were able to participate in the scheduled walks or you ventured out on your own, we want to congratulate you and encourage you to keep the momentum going. We also want to hear from you! We’re already preparing for Fall 2024 NOVA Walk Week, so please help us make it the best yet … Continued
Today should be another rain-free day, so let’s get out there and move! Moving more is a healthy habit that NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing can get behind. According to the American Heart Association, here are some easy ways to make habit-building a little easier: Get out and walk your dog an extra … Continued
Thank goodness, today should be rain-free! If you have not yet signed up for NOVA Walk Week (officially April 1–5), there’s still time. Register here and join your colleagues as we level up our physical and emotional wellness efforts. Join the activities happening across our campuses and locations through Friday and into next week. Note: Some walks … Continued
If you have not yet signed up for NOVA Walk Week (April 1–5), there’s still time! Register here and join your colleagues as we level up our physical and emotional wellness efforts. Join the activities happening across our campuses and locations through Friday. Where to walk? Use this link or the QR code below to … Continued
