Employee Health Promotion Program

Maintain, Don’t Gain 2009

Registration

Registration is scheduled for October 14- 30, 2009. Complete the following forms and send them with the non-refundable registration fee (cash, check made out to EHPP, or UNM cashiers receipt) to: EHPP, MSC01 1220, or bring to Johnson Center, Room 162-B during regular business hours.

Maintain, Don’t Gain 2009 Registration Form

Maintain, Don’t Gain 2009 Waiver & Questionnaire

Participants have the opportunity of registering for the program as an individual or as part of a team. Teams consist of 2-5 members. If you want to increase your chances of success, encourage your family and friends to join and support you.

Best Team Name Contest

Teams automatically enter the “Best Team Name” contest by choosing a team name during registration. Teams are not required to have a name. Program participants will vote on the best team name and the winning team will receive a group training session with EHPP, to be scheduled at the team’s convenience.

Cost

  Individual Team (2-5 members)
UNM Staff $30 $25/person
UNM Faculty
UNM Student
Spouse/domestic partner
Dependent age 18 and older
Community member $40 $35/person

Pre-Measurements

Pre-Measurements are scheduled October 26- 30, 2009 during regular business hours in the EHPP Exercise Physiology Lab located in Johnson Center Room B-143. Pre-Measurements will be offered by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 277-2658.

Fresh Air Fitness

Temperatures are dropping, but your fitness routine doesn’t have to. Kick off your commitment to stay in shape during the holidays with these twice-weekly sessions. Fresh Air Fitness is a 30-minute, instructor-led class consisting of a power walk combined with body sculpting exercises using exercise tubing and the environment. The classes are designed to accommodate all levels of exercisers. Walkers can choose to walk and join in on the exercises of their choice. More advance exercisers can choose to power walk or jog, and exercise at every station.

Classes meet from 12:15 pm -12:45 pm

  • Tuesdays – Main Campus – Meet at the South end of the Duck Pond near the Alumni Clock
  • Thursdays – North Campus – Meet at the HSC Plaza

Note: In observation of Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays, classes are tentatively scheduled for:

  • Monday, November 23 - Main Campus
  • Tuesday, November 24 - North Campus
  • Tuesday, December 22 - Main Campus
  • Wednesday, December 23 - North Campus.

Weekly weigh-ins and educational sessions

EHPP will provide tools, information, and discussions to help you stay on track. Attend these weekly sessions to weigh in, get ideas and tips from other participants, and learn more about healthy lifestyles.

Sessions are scheduled every Wednesday at the UNM Business Center, from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, beginning November 4.

Educational topics include:

  • Using Logs & Online Tools
  • Taste of the Season (taste healthier versions of your favorite holiday recipes)
  • Stress Management
  • Setting Goals that Work
  • No Excuses Workout

Email Tips

Participants will receive listserv emails twice a week. These messages will include information on managing your weight during the holidays through exercise, stress management, and healthy recipes, as well as other program information.

Johnson Gym Closed for Winter Break

Johnson Gym will be closed December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010 in observation of the UNM Winter Break. Don’t forget to workout with your family and friends at home.

Post-Measurements/Awards

Post-Measurements are scheduled January 11-15, 2010 during regular business hours, by appointment only.

If an individual participant has maintained his/her weight after being post-measured, the participant will receive a $20 EHPP Rebate Coupon*.

If a participant is part of a team, all team members must be post-measured and have maintained their weight in order to each receive a $20 EHPP Rebate Coupon.*

Individuals and team members may also be measured on January 19-20, 2009 with a reduction in the rebate coupon. Participants measured on these dates will receive a $10 EHPP Rebate Coupon* if they have maintained their weight.

To schedule an appointment for post-measurements, call 277-2658.

*EHPP Rebate Coupons are redeemable towards any EHPP service only. Services include:

  • Exercise Physiology Lab testing
  • Dietary consultations and analysis
  • Future lifestyle campaigns (such as the Biggest Loser Challenge)

Call EHPP at 272-4460 for more information.