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March Wellness Newsletter
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March 2020, Volume 2, Number 8

Upcoming Wellness Events 

 

Date Event Time
Wednesday, April 1

Virtual Restorative Yoga Class

4:30pm
Wednesday, April 1

10 Minute Mindfulness Session

See more information below.

9:00am

9:30am

4:30pm

5:00pm

Thursday, April 2 10 Minute Mindfulness Session

5:00pm

5:30pm

Friday, April 3 10 Minute Mindfulness Session

12:00pm

12:30pm

Monday, April 6

Eight Week Virtual Wellness Program

See more information below.

 
Wednesday, April 15

Estate and Medicare Planning Webinar by VOYA

5:00pm
Thursday, April 16

Emotions and Your Money Webinar by VALIC

Registration Code: FCPPWA11AC

4:30pm

 

CareFirst Members Resources 

 

Looking for tools, information and activities to keep you on your wellness journey over the next few weeks? Our Wellness Platform powered by Sharecare has everything you need to stay focused! Click here to register and get started today!

  • Articles and videos on wellness topics important to you
  • Activity trackers to keep you moving towards your wellness goal – be sure to connect your fitness tracker (see flyer)
  • Take some time to work on financial well-being with Dave Ramsey
  • Join a challenge and bring out your competitive side

 

Eight Week Virtual Wellness Program

 

The 8 week online program will be from April 6th to May 31st that will consist of two days per week of full body, metabolic conditioning and interval training, along with one day of cardio, and additional supplemental content on fitness, nutrition, and stress management.

 

What does the Program Include?

  • Closed Facebook Group
    • Focuses on the “Power of the Group” to encourage comradery within a virtual setting.
    • Each week, video workouts will be uploaded onto the Facebook page every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
    • A warm-up and cool-down video will be uploaded on the 1st week to be performed before each workout.
    • Participation will be measured by an individual’s activity in the group – sharing, commenting, participating in weekly challenges, attending the live Zoom call, etc.
      • The above will also be factored into awarding two participants with some free swag from various vendors.  The winners will be announced on week 4 and week 8 session.
    • Janine and Daria will be on the Facebook page for one hour per day (except on Saturday) at different times to answer questions, make comments, share wellness content, etc. 
      • Participants will have 24/7 access via e-mail to Janine and Daria should you need immediate assistance. 
  • Workouts
    • There’ll be 24 total workouts
      • 16 videos with full instruction, demo, and accompanying pdf’s.
      • 8 videos that will share the distance to be covered
  • Zoom Calls
    • There’ll be two Zoom calls on a given topic.  This will be decided based on the consensus of the group.

 

If you’d like to participate in the free virtual training program, please click here to register. You’ll receive more information once you register.

 

Mindfulness Sessions

 

Inova is offering a series of 10 minute live, web-based session facilitated by an Aware Specialist this week to help you and your family stay well and well balanced.  These sessions will help you focus, release tension, and reset for improved well-being. 

 

To Participate: Sessions are being offered at multiple times. To participate, click on the session you’d like to attend from the selections above in the upcoming wellness events calendar, and submit your registration. Please note, times are listed in EDT.

 

Virtual Fitness Option

 

Make exercise convenient and stay consistent while working from home with virtual fitness classes, delivered through Wellbeats.  Wellbeats is a leading virtual fitness provider who creates a live class experience through virtually delivered programming.  Employees may stream over 500 virtual classes over any mobile device to work out at home, in the park or while traveling.  Download the Wellbeats app or visit the website portal to sign up today! Use access code:  b27fdf55

 

FITNESS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:

  • 500+ high quality, 1-60 minute videos
  • 30 channels, no equipment options, for every age, interest and ability
  • Recommendation engine used to personalize and serve up content
  • Goal-based challenges and fitness assessments
  • Highly certified, relatable instructors
  • Safe and education based
  • Track progress and results

 

*Enjoy your free access until April 30, 2020.

 

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The FCPS Wellness Newsletter is published monthly August-May by FCPS Human Resources, 191 S. East St., Frederick, MD 21701.

Brief information, subject to edits, and captioned photos for possible inclusion are due to Phoebe.Barreto@fcps.org by the 15th of the month. For more information: 301-644-5085.

 
Randy Gray, FCPS, Address: 191 S East St Frederick MD 21701, Phone: 301-696-6911, Email: randall.gray@fcps.org