Employee Wellness

Employee Wellness Appreciation Month
Every day in June

University Recreation and UAB Employee Wellness are teaming up for the 4th annual Employee Wellness Appreciation Month, providing employees free access to the UAB Rec Center throughout the entire month of June! Online registration is required to access the facility. Registered participants also receive access to weekly email workshops, events and prizes including...

• Check in at the UAB Rec Center five days in June and earn 100 points in your My Health Rewards account.
• Check in 15 days in June and receive half off a one-month membership to URec.
• Check in 20 days in June for a buy two, get one month free discount, plus a half locker for $15.

My Health Rewards Summer Hydration Challenge
June 5-18

This challenge encourages you to maintain healthy habits this summer. Eligible employees who are part of the My Health Rewards program are invited to choose a hydration goal that meets your needs, then report back on the days you meet your goal. Points will be awarded at the end of the challenge based on how many days you meet your goal. Earn 100 points for seven days of meeting and reporting your hydration goal; 150 points for 10 days; and 200 points for all 14 days of the challenge.

Log in to the My Health Rewards portal to learn more.

Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3-August 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Join the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center's certified yoga instructor for a slow-paced, less-intense yet challenging experience in a noncompetitive, judgment-free environment. Gain flexibility, strength and coordination and enhance your cardiovascular health, mental clarity and overall wellbeing. Please bring your own mat, two yoga blocks and a blanket or beach towel.
Click here to register for the summer Gentle Yoga series; capacity is limited.

Fitness at Home Resources

• At Home Workouts: 100+ free exercise videos from fitness coach Les Mills provided by UAB Campus Recreation
• Deskercise: 20 ways to get moving while you work (PDF)
• Physical Activity Breaks Resource Guide (PDF): Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Employee Wellness Recipe Hub

Visit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.

Nutrition Videos

Get expert advice from UAB School of Health Professions professor Dr. Beth Kitchin, PhD RDN.

• Pro Tip for Keeping Fresh Fruit Fresher
• Low Fat vs. Whole Milk Yogurt: Which is Healthier?
• Busting the 8 Cups of Water a Day Myth

Healthy Pantry Items

• Keeping Pasta Meals Healthy
• 7 Ways to Add Beans to Your Diet
• Applesauce Waffles (when you're out of milk and eggs)
• 50 Things to Make with Oats