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:
- Campus Recreation
- MyFitnessPal - fitness and nutrition log and tips
- No-equipment-needed workout
- Exercise recommendations by American College of Sports Medicine
- Prevention and wellness help
- Fitness class videos
- Ask The Trainer
Nutrition
Proper nutrition is like putting the optimal fuel in a vehicle. Optimal fuel helps the vehicle run smoothly at its full power and performance
Helpful resources:
- ChooseMyPlate.gov
- MyFitnessPal - fitness and nutrition log and tips
- Student Health Services
- Go Ask Alice
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
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Sexual Behaviors
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