Virtual ‘HealthKick’ program focuses on physical activity, nutrition, more; register by Dec. 31

Offered by the Center for Healthy Living (CHL) and open to all campus locations, “HealthKick” is a six-week virtual education program that addresses physical activity, nutrition education, healthy habits creation and stress control.

By increasing education around these topics, the program’s goals are to create long-term behaviors and establish ongoing relationships with the health coaches and dietitians at the CHL to improve overall wellness.

The next session begins Jan. 6and is available to all benefits-eligible employees on the West Lafayette/Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Northwest (Hammond and Westville) campuses as well as dependents covered on a Purdue health plan.

The program is based on daily videos (approximately five minutes long) delivered via email Monday through Friday for the program’s six weeks. Additionally, the program has three built-in, one-on-one sessions with a CHL health coach or dietitian, which are established at the beginning of the program.

Participants are required to complete a survey at the end of each week that will help provide insight into each individual’s health journey. Health coaches receive the weekly surveys, answer questions, and offer support and encouragement. Health coaches also will be available for in-person or telephonic appointments as needed.

“HealthKick” supports Purdue’s Healthy Boiler Wellness Program and its physical health pillar, which champions health education and more to help individuals achieve lasting physical health and well-being.

The six-week program runs Jan. 6 through Feb. 14 and follows this outline:

• Participants have the option to meet one-on-one with a health coach — either in person or via telephone. Those who meet in person have the option to complete an InBody assessment at the CHL.
  
• Week 1: Movement and water

• Week 2: Nutrition labels

• Week 3: All about fats

• Week 4: All about carbohydrates
  
• Week 5: All about protein

• Week 6: Creating habits to last
  

Those interested in participating in the “HealthKick” program should register by Dec. 31 via the Healthy Boiler Portal. The registration link can be found under the “Healthy Boiler Workshops” section on the portal’s homepage. Hover over the workshop’s square and click on the information “i” to register.

Healthy Boiler workshops are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan. Any questions about “HealthKick” can be directed to the Center for Healthy Living at 765-494-0111.