Get Moving
Your body in motion plays a key role in your overall wellness. Staying active improves immunity, strengthens your heart and bones, and boosts mood – and that’s just for starters.
Your body in motion plays a key role in your overall wellness. Staying active improves immunity, strengthens your heart and bones, and boosts mood – and that’s just for starters.
Boost Your Fitness with an At-home Class
Get a great workout – and have fun doing it – with dance, yoga or another online fitness class in the comfort of your own home.
Start the New Year right!
Fulfill your 2023 New Year resolution and take the next step toward better health. Learn More!
Running and training for a marathon feels absolutely amazing.
– Beatriz F, WW Member
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Make the Most of Your New Benefit
Your WeightWatchers® membership includes a Kickstart session—an interactive virtual group session with a WeightWatchers coach that’s designed for members who are new to the program (or need a refresh).
A Message from Manisha Kulshreshtha, MD
The concept of healthy living begins with mental health, and incorporating habits that improve health and wellness into your daily life. Making slight adjustments to a healthy diet, incorporating exercise into your weekly routine and promoting mental health will deliver amazing outcomes to you, our healthcare heroes and, in turn, your patients.
Opportunities to make these adjustments come in big and small sizes, such as joining a gym, beginning group exercise classes online or in-person, stretching on your own or walking more each day. More exercise is best supported by eating more healthy foods as part of your regular meals. These small changes can add up to big differences in your body’s health over time and strengthen the positive transformation in your mind and body. Improving your body’s health improves your mental health, and improved mental health encourages you to improve your body’s health.
These healthy habits are best supported and reinforced in partnership with your primary care physician. Building a strong relationship with your primary care doctor means seeing him or her when you’re feeling good, not just when you’re sick, including an annual health assessment to ensure you receive the necessary screenings and care to keep your mind and body healthy.

Know Your Fitness Numbers
Numbers you should know to take control of your heart health

Check in with your doctor for an annual exam and any necessary screenings. Routine care builds trust between you and your doctor, which can improve health outcomes, and can help detect health issues before they become serious.
Check this chart for the recommended screening schedule.
Resistance Band Yoga/Pilates Workout
Consult your doctor before starting any exercise regimen.
Browse the Wellness section of the Benefits Channel video library for tips, low-impact workouts and more.
What Can You Do to Improve Your Physical Health?
Start with healthy habits and achievable goals – then work up from there!
Statistics
73% Percentage of U.S. workplaces that offer wellness programs.
Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
76% Percentage of regular exercisers who reported better sleep quality.
Source: Sleep Foundation
60% Percentage improvement that high-intensity exercise has on cardiovascular disease risk.
Source: PLOS Medicine
64 million: The number of gym members in the U.S.
Source: International Health, Racquetball and Sports Club Association
Fitness Classes
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Retirees: Tai Chi
Monday, January 30 at 11:00 am
Experience a gentle breath and movement meditation to help you feel more open, limber and calm.
Meeting ID: 810 9614 8014
Passcode: 141598
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Retirees: Yoga
Tuesday, January 31 at 1:00 pm
Classes are open to all retirees and are free of charge. No registration is required.
Meeting ID: 838 8144 4241
Passcode: 347758
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Retirees: Chair Yoga
Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 am
Loosen and stretch tense muscles, reduce stress, improve circulation and build strength and balance while doing seated exercises.
Meeting ID: 833 7342 2539
Passcode: 784582
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Programs at Your Worksite
As an 1199SEIU member, you may have access to programs where you work to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
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