Physical Well-being

Physical wellness is an important part of a healthy, active lifestyle and a positive work/life balance. A Healthier U encourages Drexel students, faculty and professional staff to take advantage of our comprehensive medical, educational and recreational services and resources designed to improve overall health. These offerings combine several key strategies for healthy living, including exercise, nutrition and tobacco cessation, for a well-balanced approach to physical wellness.

The following opportunities are available to support members of the Drexel community who would like to incorporate more movement into their self-care routine.

The Walking Club is open to all University faculty and professional staff. You can participate virtually or in-person.

Earn 5 wellness points for taking a thirty-minute walk (with or without the group) on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Email Monica Fauble to record your wellness points. Or email Monica Fauble at mef55@drexel.edu to join our weekly walking club email list.

The in-person Walking Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Recreation Center lobby. In the event of rain, these 30-minute walks will be held inside. Tuesday walks are held with the group. Thursday walks are self-guided. A half-hour of walking can yield immense benefits for your physical and emotional health.

If you would like to walk on the indoor track at the Drexel Recreation Center on a Tuesday or Thursday at 12:30 p.m., please tell the Welcome Center desk that you are there for Walking Club.

For more information, please Monica Fauble at mef55@drexel.edu.

is useful to plan a walk from any starting point. Walking routes are provided below:

Whether you're looking to get in shape, blow off steam or organize a team-building exercise with your friends and colleagues, the state-of-the-art Drexel Recreation Center has a wealth of offerings and facilities to meet your health and wellness needs. Visit the Recreation Center website for detailed information on services, facilities and memberships, which are discounted for Drexel employees.

Full-time and part-time, benefits-eligible faculty and professional staff enrolled in a Drexel medical plan, or full-time employees who waive medical coverage, are eligible for exclusive discounts on gyms and fitness centers through Health Advocate's Active&Fit Direct Program [PDF].

Enrollment: To access the benefit, register or . Click on the Well-Being menu and then Well-Being Benefits. Select the tile for Active&Fit Direct, click Join Now, and enter your information to sign up and start searching for gyms and fitness centers near you.

Adding your spouse or domestic partner: Once you create your account, select your fitness center, and pay your initial fees, you can add your spouse or domestic partner from a link just above your fitness card, on the dashboard. You'll be directed to fill out your spouse's or domestic partner's information before selecting their fitness center. You will then pay their initial and monthly fees from your account. Your spouse or domestic partner will receive an email instructing them to create their own account where they can view their Active&Fit fitness card and access the on-demand workout videos, healthy living coaching, the resource library, and more. Additional fees apply if enrolling your spouse or domestic partner. Spouses/domestic partners must be 18 years or older.

If your spouse or domestic partner wants to switch fitness centers, you can make that change for them from your account under Manage Memberships. Your spouse or domestic partner can then log in to their account to access their new fitness card.

Cancellation: If you cancel your membership, your spouse's or domestic partner's membership will also be canceled.

糖心Vlog benefit-eligible employees and their eligible dependents who enroll in Drexel medical plans with Independence Blue Cross (IBX) are invited to take advantage of reimbursements for many health-related products and services through the Healthy Lifestyles program.

Members can be reimbursed for smoking cessation programs, for weight loss programs or for visiting an approved fitness center, including the Drexel Recreation Center, 120 times within a 365-day period.

This program is designed to educate and encourage healthy behavior through incentives and active participation. For more information, visit or call 1.800.ASK.BLUE Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (TDD 1.888.857.4816). Select prompt 1 for member information, and then select prompt 4 for Healthy Lifestyles.

To access this information online, please login to , click "Health and Reimbursement," then click "Discounts and Reimbursements" and navigate to the discount or reimbursement you are interested in. For more information about these reimbursements, please see the flyers below.

Need help managing your health? 糖心Vlog employees enrolled in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan are eligible for six visits per year with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at no additional cost! For more information contact IBX at 800.ASK.BLUE, or log into your IBX portal.

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