Fitness & Wellness

On this page:

• Monthly Fitness/Wellness Classes & Registration
  
• Monthly Features & News
• Summer Challenge: Boost Your Numbers "5-5-8-8"
• Fitness/Wellness Certification Program
• 10K Training
• Policies & Other Information
• Fitness Events & Groups in the Area

The Henrico County Fitness and Wellness Program is administered by the Department of Human Resources and offers FREE fitness and wellness services to Henrico County employees. Being active and physically fit improves the overall health and well-being of the Henrico County employee population. Through the Fitness and Wellness program, you can exercise on your own using the equipment in the weight room, attend fitness classes, or schedule a fitness training appointment with a fitness trainer.

Vision: A wellness culture enabling employees to take care of themselves and others by eating right, exercising often, and having fun.

Mission: To make a difference in the health and well-being of our employees and the workplace by changing individual behaviors and creating effective partnerships both at work and at home to promote a culture of wellness.

For additional information on the County's fitness and wellness initiatives, please contact:

• Liz Stepanek, Fitness / Wellness Division Manager, 501-7556
• Ayse Mazicioglu, Fitness Trainer, 501-7502
• Brandon Coates, Fitness Trainer, 501-7218
• Jody Harlow, Office Assistant, 501-7559

Monthly Fitness/Wellness Classes & Registration

Class Calendars:

• September 2010

Learning Management System (LMS) Fitness Class Registration:

• LMS Instructions, Tips, & Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Step-by-Step Class Registration - Option 1
• Step-by-Step Class Registration - Option 2
• Directions and Map to the Training Center
• LMS Fitness Class Registration Workflow

Click here to log in and register for Fitness & Wellness classes!

NOTE: To attend fitness classes in Henrico County, you must complete the Fitness Assumption of Risk Waiver***.

Monthly Features & News

Want to know what’s going on each month in the Fitness and Wellness Division? Check out our regular monthly and quarterly features!

• Fit Bits—Quarterly Fitness/Wellness Newsletter
• Fitness & Wellness Hot Topics—Monthly Feature
• Nutrition Corner—Monthly Feature on Nutrition and Food

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Summer Challenge:
Boost Your Numbers
"5-5-8-8"

This summer’s challenge is for all participants to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, complete 30 minutes of exercise 5 times per week, drink 8 glasses of water per day, and get 8 hours of sleep each night.

All participants will track their progress on the Weekly Log sheet provided.

For each week you meet the “5-5-8-8” Boost Your Numbers goals you will receive an entry in a drawing to win your choice of the following prizes: IPOD Shuffle; two all-day tickets to Kings Dominion; or a family 4-pack to the Virginia Beach Aquarium.

• Boost Your Numbers Challenge Brochure
• Boost Your Numbers Challenge Rules
• Boost Your Numbers Participant’s Weekly Log

Fitness/Wellness Certification Program

The Fitness/Wellness Certification program lays the path for improved health, fitness and well-being. Over the course of 9 months (August 2010 –April 2011) participants will be exposed to and encouraged to participate in a variety of Department of Human Resources’ Fitness/Wellness Division activities.

Each hour an employee spends engaged in an approved program is counted and credited towards the employee’s Certificate in Fitness/Wellness. Three certificate levels allow for employees to achieve success based on individual goals, schedules and time commitments.

• Certification Program Details
• Certification Levels
• Certification Program Registration/Intent Form

Here is what pilot program participants achieved between August and November 2009:

• 580 pounds lost
• 14% decrease in heart rate
• 27% increase in muscular strength
• 35% increase in muscular endurance
• 9% increase in low-back/hamstring flexibility
• 34% improvement in HDL (good cholesterol)

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10K Training

Are you planning to participate in a 10K Run? Will this be your first 10K or do you want to compete for placement? Whether you are a beginner or advanced, a good training plan is the best way to reach your 10K goals.

Make plans to train with Ayse and get the results you want. If you have additional questions please e-mail Ayse at maz02@co.henrico.va.us or call 501-7502.

• 10K Training Flyer

Policies & Other Information

• Fitness Training Services & Policies
• Training Center Brochure
• Weight Room Usage Rules
• Employee Testimonial
• Fitness Assumption of Risk Waiver***

Fitness Events & Groups in the Area

Are you interested in getting out and getting your exercise with other like-minded people? Here are a few sites listing upcoming area events, including races, triathlons, walks, and much more:

• Set Up Events—Virginia Triathlon Series
• Richmond Road Runners—Foot races and walks in the Richmond metropolitan area
• RABA—Richmond Area Bicycling Association for upcoming events, races, festivals, and classes
• Henrico Department of Recreation & Parks—For sports leagues, current exercise and dance classes, hiking groups, and much more
• Sports Backers
• Marathon Guide—News and information on marathons nationwide

Did we miss anything? If you know of a group in the area that you would like to see listed here, please e-mail us.

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*** NOTE: The Assumption of Risk Waiver must be completed before participation in any fitness classes or programs.