Explore the ways UI employees engage in physical activity minutes
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Here is me shoveling the “zoomie 5000” track in my back yard for my doggie to get his zoomies on in this super cold weather. - Jenny L.
Lots of activity minutes counted for the multiple hours it took to move almost 2 feet of snow in a matter of hours and days! What a workout! - Kate H.
A little progress each day adds up to big results. - Sarah H., Melissa W., Sarah W., Jon M.
Cross-country skiing is a perfect aerobic activity during snowy mornings. - Jason V.
I completed the virtual runDisney Disneyland 5k over the weekend and received my participation swag. While this was already scheduled, the 10 week challenged gave me some extra motivation! - Andrew G.
Not a picture of my team, but a picture of me and my boys (I am remote) doing a Walk at Home Video before school to help get our activity minutes in :) - Jenni B.
Saving the Cherry Tree - Connie S.
'Is it cold and snowy outside? Who cares, bring it on!' say my huskies :) - Canan T.
Enjoying the chance to play in the snow! - Nicole K.
Dogs are a great accountability partner for walks all year round, especially snow dogs! - Kelly C.
Many miles were enjoyed. - Kate MC.
I enjoy finding challenges that enhance my typical exercise routine and this 10 week challenge has really helped with my accountability to get up and to class each day! I was even able to check off a big milestone during this challenge at my local gym! - Jodie S.
We have been going to play knock-out over the lunch break a few times a week to help encourage the office to get up and moving. - Emma L.
A road trip to Galveston, Texas calls for a run along the beach! - Kaitlyn T.
This picture is of me and my daughter (Erica) hiking at Palisades-Kepler State Park. We have a great time - tried to capture a picture of a majestic eagle but it wanted no part of the photo shoot! - Brenda D.
Our team takes walks for our afternoon work breaks! We are excited for this February heat wave! - Courtney K.
Aussie Gals Workout while we work at our desks! - April ZP.
Enjoy biking on the record warm Feb 26. - Weam S.
Living Healthy is a family affair. - Kate MC.
The 8-degree weather last week didn't stop us from running in the Des Moines Red Flannel Run! - Kate W.
Wind therapy on my bike is my favorite therapy! - Michelle H.
It’s nice we were able to get outside for a team photo on a day when we didn’t need to bundle up in snow gear! - Team Too Fit To Quit
My team is my husband and me; we both work for UI Health Care. We’ve been creative in scheduling movement activities that are also fun date outings – like hitting the ice skating rink for part of my birthday celebration! - Claire M.
One thing I do to stay motivated is I use this calendar my son got me to track my workouts/activity. It's so satisfying to watch the calendar fill up throughout the year! - Summer J.
Getting a few (thousand) steps in at Central Park. - Darren M.
Getting a few (thousand) steps in at Central Park. - Darren M.
Exercising with family is a great way to get motivated and stay connected. Here’s a picture with my son on a ride we did while traveling! - Karen P.
