We are looking for a few good men and women to join our team.

This FREE wellness event starts on Monday, September 17 as soon as your feet hit the ground that morning and runs [or walks, swims, cut grass, aerobics, bikes, etc] for 8 weeks. Most of us use a Fit Bit, Garmin, Pedometer, phone, etc to keep track of our daily activities.

Come join the team by signing the attached waiver and return it to Claudia Mello on or by September 17. Then you can walk your way through the fall and into the holidays by feeling better.

Let’s put CALS on the Map of Wellness during this Challenge.

This Miles for Wellness is a virtual, team-based walking initiative by and for the state employees of North Carolina. The purpose of Miles for Wellness is to encourage and support employees to increase their level of physical activity, with the goal of 10,000 steps, or the equivalent of 5 miles, achieved most days of the week. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

It can help:

Control your weight
Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
Reduce your risk of some cancers
Strengthen your bones and muscles
Improve your mental health and mood
Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
Increase your chances of living longer

If you’re not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you’re afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, is generally safe for most people.

Contact Claudia at cmello@ncsu.edu.