Webinars and Resources
Webinars
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Upcoming Webinars
Benefits of Strength Training
Wednesday, May 17, Noon-12:30 p.m.
Effective strength training requires resistance to cause muscles to contract with the expectation of increases in strength, tone, mass, or endurance. Strength training includes the use of resistance bands, weight machines, body weight exercises, or lifting dumbbells. The presenter will discuss the benefits of strength training, reps and sets, injury prevention, and free weights versus weight machines.
Take Charge | Live Well Program Overview
Thursday, May 18, 1-1:30 p.m.
This session will cover overview information on topics such as incentives, the website and app, activities, eligibility and more about the Take Charge | Live Well Program.
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Each week, the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) offers webinars to assist in your retirement planning as a public servant.
Recorded Webinars
Take Charge | Live Well Program Overview
This session will cover overview information on topics such as incentives, the website and app, activities, eligibility and more about the Take Charge | Live Well Program.
Benefits of Strength Training
Effective strength training requires resistance to cause muscles to contract with the expectation of increases in strength, tone, mass, or endurance. Strength training includes the use of resistance bands, weight machines, body weight exercises, or lifting dumbbells. The presenter will discuss the benefits of strength training, reps and sets, injury prevention, and free weights versus weight machines.
Cultivating Resiliency
Resilience is the ability to rebound from a setback or challenge – the ability to adapt in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or stress. In this webinar, you’ll learn about resiliency, the benefits of having resiliency and strategies to cultivate resilience.
Supermarket Savvy
Learn information, tips, and resources empowering you to make smarter, healthier food choices at your next grocery store visit. You will also learn how to efficiently plan your shopping experience, create healthier meals, read food labels, and navigate the grocery store.
Lifestyle Choices: Six Tips to Address TODAY for a Better TOMORROW
Explore what chronic disease is and how it relates to your lifestyle choices. There are six helpful tips to learn that will lead you to make healthier choices with food, mindfulness, physical activity, and the development of balance in your life. Adapting these useful tips TODAY will deliver great rewards in living the best life possible TOMORROW. It’s up to you!
Purposefully Present
Purposefully present refers to a state of mind, body, and spirit that you can achieve through mindfulness. What starts out as an exercise to relieve stress can, over time, become a daily practice that changes you and ultimately changes your life. Join us in a deeper discussion into purpose, mindfulness, and how to implement these powerful methods of being into your own life.
Scale the Summits Challenge Overview
Get ready to walk! You have eight thrilling summits to hike from Morocco to Nepal. Rally your crew to reach them all. You’ll catch the world’s most beautiful sights – and its toughest terrain! The Scale the Summits challenge is the final statewide challenge of the program year and starts Jan. 15 and ends Feb 15.
Healthy Holiday Fitness
Learn about the importance of staying active during the holiday season. You will learn tips to help you stay active on a budget, while travelling or at work, and ways to get the whole family involved.
Been There Done That: Strategies for Long-term Success
People who experience challenges managing their weight have a greater risk of developing many diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. During this seminar, you will discover the secrets to success: Identify what you eat, identify what to eat and make better choices for life. Eating moderate portions and building in physical activity will also be discussed as the best ways to lose weight and keep it off.
Workplace Mindfulness
Mindfulness is our ability to control our thoughts and be present, or in the moment. In this webinar, learn why mindfulness is important, discover the benefits of mindfulness, and learn simple techniques to practice mindfulness – at home and at work!
A Wellbeats Client Advisor, Cayla, shares how you can stay on track with your health and well-being goals using Wellbeats! Wellbeats is your virtual wellness benefit to help you live a healthier life. This includes 1,000+ fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes for all ages, levels, abilities, and interests. With Wellbeats, you can play classes in private on your own schedule – whether at home, in your office, or on-the-go.
In this 30-minute webinar:
- Learn how to access your Wellbeats account.
- Demo of the Wellbeats platform.
- Get your questions answered by a Wellbeats representative.
Whether you’re an expert at yoga or new to running, looking for ways to eat healthy or only have five minutes to unwind, Wellbeats is for everyone!
Soccer practice at 5 p.m., PTA meeting at 7 p.m., science project due tomorrow … sound familiar? It’s easy to get into the habit of grabbing fast food on the run, but we all know that can be unhealthy. During this seminar, we will share nutrition basics including essential nutrients, meal planning, portion control, reading labels, and more. Learn about changing your behavior and identify steps to increase family activity and healthy eating into a busy schedule.
Healthy Beginnings: Weight Management
Learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight for the rest of your life by taking control of bad habits and making permanent lifestyle changes. Also, learn how body image, body mass index, evidence-based strategies, physical activity and healthy nutrition can help you achieve your health goals.
Fitness Myth Busters and Fitness Trackers 101
Are you listening to the fitness buzz out there and still not feeling very fit? In this program, you will discover some of the most common fitness myths and walk away with practical tips to keep your fitness on track.
The purpose of a Mini Zen Box Garden is to encourage you to take a momentary break to recharge. This is a roadmap to encourage, inspire and engage you in creative, active and introspective activities that may cultivate mindfulness.
Thriving with Nature
Discover how spending time in nature can reduce feelings of anger, fear and stress. Nature doesn't just make us feel better; it can improve our physical and mental health.
Did you know that Friday, April 22 is Earth Day? Join the Take Charge | Live Well wellness coordinators at noon as they take you on a virtual nature walk through some local parks.
Heart disease is responsible for 40% of all deaths in the United States, which is more than all forms of cancer combined. In addition to providing education on the cardiovascular system, this webinar will empower participants to make small lifestyle modifications that impact one’s risk for developing heart disease.
Love Your Heart: 10 Tips To A Healthier Heart
Heart disease is responsible for 40% of all deaths in the United States, which is more than all forms of cancer combined. In addition to providing education on the cardiovascular system, this webinar will empower participants to make small lifestyle modifications that impact one’s risk for developing heart disease.
Participants will discover that holistic well-being is an approach to life. We will discuss how our health is connected to the whole person and how we interact with our environment. Holistic well-being emphasizes the connection of our mind, body, and spirit.
Get the information you want to help you on your journey to improve your health, including toolkits, tutorials and specific program information. These resources, tips, tools and guides are developed to help you achieve the success you are wanting to achieve. It starts with you. Today is the day!
Resources
Take Charge | Live Well Program Overview (PDF)
Take Charge | Live Well Program Overview (23 minute video)
Take Charge Live Well Program Frequently Asked Questions 2022-23
Take Charge | Live Well 2022-23 Program Year Flyer – Learn how to get started in the state's wellness program and how to begin earning rewards.
Wellbeats – Learn how to use Wellbeats on line fitness courses and videos to help you with your wellness goals and to spice up you workouts.
Wellbeats: Fit for Fall program – Make a change in your wellness routine with Wellbeats’ 4-week Fit for Fall program! Stay engaged and on track this season with fun workouts, fall-inspired recipes, calming meditations, and wellness prompts for a healthy body and mind.
How to Earn Rewards with Wellbeats – Learn how to get your rewards after taking Wellbeats classes.
Fitness Facility Reimbursement FAQs – Learn how to get your rewards after meeting the fitness facility requirements.
Return to Workplace Guidebook – When returning the workplace, learn what you can do to remain healthy.
Phone Coaching – Phone coaching is an easy, convenient and effect way for a health coach to guide you in your wellness journey.
One Step Stories: It only takes one step to make a change!