Focus on Employee Health: Tips to Staying Physically Active while Working on Campus

We all know the how important regular physical activity is to our physical and mental health. But, it can be challenging for many of us to find time, energy, and motivation to get up and moving, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we are joined by a panel of expert to talk about, not only the positive benefits of exercises, but strategies in addressing some of these challenges.

Guest Names:
Dr. Olivia Affuso, Physical Activity Epidemiologist, Academic Researcher, Ultra Runner, and Wellness Advocate
Mr. Pedro Magalhaes, Coordinator of Fitness at the UAB Recreation Center
Ms. Riley Thornton, Employee Wellness Manager, UAB

Links:
UAB Walking Trails: https://www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/wellness/active-living/trails
UAB Rec Center: https://www.uab.edu/students/universityrecreation/
Fresh Water Land Trust Find a Trail: https://freshwaterlandtrust.org/find-a-trail/

What is Population Health Plug-In?

POPulation Health Plug-In is a podcast series that highlights emerging public health topics and issues that affect population health. Produced by the UAB School of Public Health, this show interviews experts from academia, practitioners in the field, and alumni to delve deeper into a variety of health-related topics. The broadcast also raises awareness of the work community-based organizations do to improve population health and healthcare in our community and how the UAB School of Public Health partners with these organizations.