Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your health and overall wellbeing. Exercise relieves stress, improves mood, increases energy, and helps you sleep better. Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp.
Most medical experts recommend aiming for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity. Every bit helps, and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You don’t need to jump straight into an intense daily workout, just start incorporating more movement into your day, one step at a time.
We can help you develop healthy habits around physical activity to support your goals for:
- Weight loss
- Fitness (flexibility, endurance, strength)
- Functional movement
- Energy
- Ergonomics
- Heart health and diabetes/prediabetes
What’s happening this month
Every month we offer movement opportunities and events, including Tuesdays@Two, Monthly Mile, and Tech Park Walks.
Check the HR Events Calendar for details about the classes and events offered this month. Use the filter Preventive Health: Move Well & Safety to make your search easier.
The Corporate Gym in 956 is open at limited capacity. Click here for information about new access procedures and use guidelines.
- Health coaching – Schedule a one-on-one fitness consult by calling 505-284-4700.
- Fitness assessments –Meet with a fitness professional who will measure your aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, and flexibility. You can also discuss the support you may need for managing a chronic condition, like diabetes, or problems with your posture.
- Fitness classes – Our staff of certified exercise professionals offer a variety of onsite group fitness classes. To participate, you must complete the PAR-Q form.
- Fitness facilities – Fitness facilities are open to the entire workforce and offer a variety of cardio and resistance training equipment, perfect for morning, lunchtime, or after-work exercise sessions. To use the facilities, you must complete the PAR-Q form, and in New Mexico, you must also schedule a gym orientation. Call 505-844-2437 to schedule your orientation.
- Energy Hubs – Our Energy Hub locations are spaces for mindfulness, meditation, stretching, and movement that can help you recharge, restore, and renew your mind and body for increased productivity, health, and safety.
- Sandia Employee Recreation Program – Discounts for local gym memberships, foam rollers and fit kits, SERP-sponsored sports associations.
- Kirtland Outdoor Recreation – Recreation services and rentals, from kayaking and snow sports to group excursions for hiking, biking, rafting, and more.
- Virgin Pulse – track your activity and healthy habits
- Run Your Fastest 5K Program (handout)
- Walk a 5K Program (handout)
- Walk/Jog a 5K Program (handout)
- 5 Post-Run Stretches Every Runner Should Do (handout)
- 5 Strength Training Exercises for Runners (handout)
- 10-week 10K Training (handout)
- 12-week Walking Program (handout)
- Pace and Motivation (handout)
- Consequences of Sitting Too Long (handout)
Contact Employee Health Services
Preventive Health Services (New Mexico)
505-284-4700, Option 1 (phone lines open at 7 a.m.)
MO307 (behind Buildings 831 and 832)
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday
Preventive Health Services (California)
925-294-3500
Building 925 and MO32/Life Design Center
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday
Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving
Our fitness professionals can help you develop an individualized fitness routine, help you improve your routines and form, and avoid injury. Call HR Solutions to request a fitness appointment.