Physical wellbeing includes movement, nutrition, sleep, preventative care, and healthy habits that help you feel your best. ISU WellBeing connects faculty and staff to programs, services, and resources that make it easier to stay active, build healthy routines, and support long-term health.

ISU WellBeing initiatives

Challenges and incentives in the LiveWell portal

  • Healthy Habits challenge: Participants in LiveWell's Daily Habits challenge can earn incentives while learning more about small daily habits that can have a meaningful impact on wellbeing.
  • ISU Recreation Services activities: Eligible employees who participate in LiveWell may qualify for incentives that support participation in recreation and fitness opportunities.

Nutrition Services

Good nutrition plays an important role in overall wellbeing, energy, focus, and long-term health. ISU WellBeing connects employees to nutrition education, coaching opportunities, and trusted resources that support healthy eating habits and informed food choices.

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Employee flu vaccination clinics are held each fall.

Flu prevention

Annual flu vaccinations and everyday prevention practices help reduce the spread of illness and support a healthier workplace. ISU WellBeing hosts a flu clinic for all employees on campus in October, shares information about seasonal flu prevention resources, and healthy habits that help employees stay well throughout the year.

Take a walk

Incorporate movement into your day with a walk or walking meeting. ISU Wellbeing developed campus indoor and outdoor walking maps that include half-mile, 1-mile, 3-mile, and 5-mile outdoor routes, and quarter-mile, half-mile and 1-mile routes inside campus buildings.

Other campus resources

ISU Exercise Clinic fitness program

The ISU Exercise Clinic provides individualized exercise guidance and supervised fitness programming to help employees safely achieve their health and fitness goals.

Safety at work

ISU Environmental Health and Safety offers workplace safety and injury prevention training and resources.

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Physical therapy

Employees are eligible for physical therapy and sports medicine treatment and rehabilitation services by licensed professionals in the Thielen Student Health Center.

Recreation Services programs and assessments

Iowa State Recreation Services offers facilities, programs, and classes designed to support employees at all fitness levels. Opportunities include group fitness classes, personal training, wellness programs, and recreational activities that help make movement a regular part of daily life.