Wellness Resources

Health & Fitness Resources

Opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyle choices through programs, seminars, and other educational resources are offered by Carolina Fitness, Employee Services/Training & Development and School of Public Health.

Walking/ Jogging/ Cycling Routes

Around Campus Loop (2.05 miles)

Glen Lennox Route (4.75 miles)

South Road Route (3.14 miles)

Finley Golf Course Route (4.31 miles)

Raleigh / Gimghoul Route (2.67 miles)

Mid-Campus Route (1.51 miles)

Battle Park Trail (1.46 miles)

15-501 / Laurel Lane Route (2.94 miles)

Boundary Street Battle Park

Friday Center & Meadowmont

Main Campus Loops (flat terrain)

Rizzo & Meadowmont

University Services

UNC Human Resources training and development opportunities.
http://www.training.unc.edu

How fit are you? This website enables you to fill out a fitness assessment about yourself including your eating habits and feelings towards physical activity.

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/cl/assess/assess.jsp

Calculate your BMI (body mass index). Get answers to questions about body shape. Calculate calorie intake and how many calories you should be burning.
http://www.thefitmap.com/

Fitness, Exercise, & Health

American College of Sports Medicine: Health and Fitness Information
http://www.acsm.org/health2Bfitness/index.htm

Healthier US: Physical Fitness and Weight Management
http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html

American Heart Association: Exercise Log
http://www.justmove.org

How correct is your posture? Working in a neutral position helps to reduce stress on the muscles, tendons, and bones that are strained throughout the work day. Here, find tips to maintain a neutral body position with reference pictures.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/positions.html

Stretches you can do at your workstation during the day to relieve tired muscles and help keep you energetic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stretching/WL00030&slide=1

Find information about the cause of back pain, quick ways to stop back pain, how to prevent it, and how exercise can help.
http://www.health.com/health/condition-section/0,,20187882,00.html

Learn about disease and injury prevention. Information and learning resources on a variety of topics from bath safety to food poisoning, cholesterol tests to immunizations.
http://www.health.com/health/library/mdp/0,,center1012,00.html

Figure out your Body Mass Index, Basal Metabolic Rate & more!

Use this Body Mass Calculator to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and ideal weight range. Then estimate weight loss timeline based on daily calorie budget.

Weight Management

America on the Move
http://www.americaonthemove.org

National Institute of Health: Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/choosing.htm

American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org

American Heart Association: Diet and Nutrition
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010

Fitness Certifications

American College of Sports Medicine
http://www.acsm.org

American Council on Exercise
http://www.acefitness.org

American Fitness Professionals & Associates
http://www.afpafitness.com

Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
http://www.afaa.com

National Strength & Conditioning Association
http://www.nsca-lift.org

Fitness Presentations