Human Resources | Employee Health Promotion
Program | Fitness Services
Fitness Services
EHPP offers a variety of educational presentations as well as
lifestyle campaigns designed to promote the benefits of physical
activity. We will work with your group to customize classes and programs
such as:
Ergonomic Stretch Breaks
This 3-week stretching program is a preventive injury tool found to
be effective for 3 weeks. Sessions can be instructed in any common area
where standing/elbow room is available. Participants will be able to
wear business attire - kicking off high heels or loosening ties is
optional!
Stretch Champions
This class is a continuation of the Ergonomic Stretch Breaks class
and promotes an ongoing stretching program. Designated employees are
appointed responsibility for promoting and soliciting participation from
co-workers/peers to continue the Ergonomic Stretch Break program. These
designated employees will attend a training session developed to offer
practical guidance for leading group stretches. Class topics include:
- Why stretch
- When to stretch
- Proper stretching techniques
- Stabilization of back, pelvis, and shoulders while stretching and
working
- The leader's role
- Demonstration and practice of stretches
- Class Format: One, 60 minute session. Refresher
courses can be made available as needed.
Resistance Breaks
This 3-week resistance training program will provide you with the
skills and tools to work out without a gym. Learn how to incorporate
strength training into your workday by using your environment and
elastic resistance bands. Participants have an opportunity to practice
exercises with resistance bands while the instructor provides feedback
on technique and form.
- Materials: Classes will be using resistance bands.
Resistance bands are provided while EHPP is conducting the class.
However, to sustain and continue skills and performance it is
recommended that each individual purchase their own band. EHPP sells
resistance bands for $10 per band. This cost is less than retail value.
- Class Format: One, 60 minute session. Refresher
courses can be made available as needed.
Resistance Champions
This class is a continuation of the Resistance Breaks class and
promotes an ongoing resistance program. Designated employees are
appointed responsibility for promoting and soliciting participation from
co-workers/peers at the beginning of each session. These designated
employees will attend a training session developed to offer practical
guidance for leading groups. Class topics include:
- Proper techniques
- Cues for correct use
- The leader's role
- Demonstration and practice of resistance exercises
- Class Format: One, 60 minute session. Refresher
courses can be made available as needed.
Jumpstart Your Fitness
This class goes over the three pillars of exercise –
cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility. Participants will learn a
general exercise prescription for frequency, intensity, and duration for
each so that they can set up their own fitness regimen.
- Class Format: One, 60 minute session. Refresher
courses can be made available as needed.
Back Injury Prevention
This class addresses ways acute and chronic back injuries occur and
provides a review of how core strength, flexibility training, and good
posture can prevent and/or reduce back pain. Ideas on how to incorporate
easy exercises into your lifestyle with a 20 minute exercise session is
also included (participation is voluntary).
- Class Format: One, 60 minute session. Refresher
courses can be made available as needed.
Ergonomics and Work Related Injuries
This class is designed to benefit ALL employees in preventing
work-related injuries and those who are experiencing physical
discomfort. Employees who have opened a worker’s compensation case may
also attend. Class topics include:
- Ergonomics and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD)
- Risk factors and behaviors associated with CTD
- Recognize symptoms associated with CTD
- Know what to do if you have symptoms
- Learn ways to reduce the risk of CTD
- Class Format: One, 60 minute session. Refresher courses can be made
available as needed.
Fitness Consultations
Need some assistance starting or updating your fitness regimen? You
have the opportunity to meet with an exercise specialist to assist in
meeting those needs. A fitness consultation will help you develop or
improve your fitness regimen. Consultations can also assist with
familiarity of new equipment and exercise techniques. These
consultations are developed to meet the needs of the client and will
vary from person to person.
Want to test your fitness?
Rockport
Walk Test
Rockport Walk Test is a 1-mile walk that provides you a measurable
way to track your progress. EHPP will offer organized group tests on
occasion and will post the dates and times here as well as through HR
communications. However, you can also do it on your own. The directions
below will tell you how. You will need a stopwatch or a timer and need
to have a 1-mile course mapped out.
At UNM main campus: Johnson Field is 232 feet less than a mile in 2
laps. If you start right where the dirt turns to cement by the east
entrance of Johnson Gym (SW side of Johnson Field), go around twice
clockwise, pass your starting mark and go to the white spray painted
line under the big tree...that is exactly a mile.
At UNM north campus: At the bike path right by the arroyo at the
corner of Tucker and Camino de Salud, start at the informational map and
walk north the small black spray painted line. Out and back is one mile.
Also, most high school tracks are one mile when you do 4 laps.
- Choose a windless day to conduct the test.
- Record your weight in pounds.
- Walk one mile (1609 meters) as fast as possible (do not jog or
run). Go at your own pace, not your partner's pace or your dog's pace.
- Record the exact time in minutes and seconds it took you to
complete the one-mile walk.
- Immediately upon finishing the walk, record your heart rate (beats
per minute).
- Determine your VO2 max (a way a measuring cardiovascular
efficiency) using the calculator from this spreadsheet.
- Note: It is not good practice to estimate numbers, as this does not
produce accurate results.
Please note the time in minutes (14.5 is equal to 14 minutes 30
seconds). Enter the information in this spreadsheet to get your VO2 max.
Questions about the Rockport Walk Test? Contact Christine at cmermier@unm.edu or call 277-2658.
To schedule a customized, educational fitness presentation for your
department, please contact EHPP at 272-4460 or e-mail ehpp@unm.edu.
E-fitness classes, WOW pass, and Personal Training
EHPP has partnered with Recreational Services to bring ongoing
fitness classes and personal training to faculty and staff. For more
information, including the current E-fitness schedule, registration
process, cost and tuition remission options, please go to http://recsvcs.unm.edu/.
Fitness Facility Discounts
Find fitness facility discounts for University of New Mexico
employees on the LoboPerks Website under Health and Fitness.
