Hoos Well Hosts Field of Play - May 4

Are you ready for a fun day full of socializing with UVA community colleagues and trying free fitness classes like Zumba and Caliente?

Meet Hoos Well, UVA IM-Rec, and Aetna in the end zone to kick off “Exercise is Medicine @Work” – a free, family-friendly event promoting healthy and active lifestyles for all UVA employees.

When: Saturday, May 4
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Scott Stadium

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During the event, you and your immediate family members can:

Participate in any of four free group exercise classes (Caliente, Boot Camp, Zumba, and Yoga are currently scheduled)
Test out your kicking skills and possibly even win UVA Football game tickets in the Field Goal Challenge
Enjoy a free smoothie
Receive a print out of your personal body composition analysis
Take some fun shots in the photo booth
Learn more about what IM-Rec offers UVA employees

Field of Play was inspired by the Exercise is Medicine^® (EIM) global health initiative, which encourages primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans. Through the Field of Play event, and with the endorsement of local physicians, the Hoos Well team hopes to increase awareness of physical activity opportunities in our workplace and the importance of regular exercise as a preventative measure.

The importance of regular exercise for faculty, staff and students cannot be overstressed. Historically, the importance of exercise to improve health and learning was recognized early following the founding of U.S. universities. Innumerable studies have demonstrated the benefits of regular exercise on health and wellbeing. Dr. Chris Holstege, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics; Executive Director, Elson Student Health Center

Meet your colleagues and families on May 4 in support of a healthy, active workplace!