Resources
Shape Up Duke Punch Card to Duke Fitness Club
Get Fit for Free. Participants receive a card for five free visits to a (participating) local Duke Fitness Club member gym of their choice. Exercise is good medicine. Working out is something you do for yourself that helps you feel better physically and mentally.
To participate, you must be registered in Shape Up Duke.
Steps to Take:
- Download a waiver form. (Click to download)
- Mail/fax or bring a copy of your waiver form to LIVE FOR LIFE® who will provide you with a Shape Up Duke Punch Card.
- Visit gym and present Duke Punch Card at registration desk.
Health & Wellness Resources
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: www.cdc.gov/
Duke Human Resources: www.hr.duke.edu
LIVE FOR LIFE Resources
LIVE FOR LIFE is here to help you optimize your health, well-being and productivity at work and at home. LIVE FOR LIFE programming includes a variety of programs and services to fit your needs. Visit our web site to learn about what LIVE FOR LIFE has to offer. www.hr.duke.edu/eohs/livelife
Fitness Consults - Meet one-on-one with a Fitness Specialist to learn ways to improve your fitness level. Whether you are just starting being active or want more advanced training, the fitness staff can help you determine a suitable exercise program that will motivate you to accomplish your goals. To schedule your free fitness consultation call 684-3136, option 1.
Nutrition Consults - Consult one-on-one (in person or by phone) with a Registered Dietitian for ways to improve your health through your diet. Call 684-3136 (Option 1) or e–mail lflprogm@mc.duke.edu to schedule a consult. To maximize your time with the dietitian, complete 3 days of a food journal to bring to your appointment.
eHealth: www.hr.duke.edu/ehealth eHealth is a free, personal wellness web site that enables Duke faculty and staff to track their progress toward their health and fitness goals online.
FITNESS Resources
Duke Fitness Club: www.hr.duke.edu/fitness/ As part of Duke's commitment to promote health and fitness, the Duke Fitness Club offers you discounted membership rates to fitness facilities throughout central North Carolina. Duke Fitness Club's network of facilities provides comprehensive services, convenient locations, and attractive rates for individuals and families.
Map My Run: www.mapmyrun.com/ Plot your running routes over mountains (view elevation), through the woods (topographic maps), and speeding through the city (street level views) with just a few mouse clicks. Once your running map is complete you can quickly view it in 3D, satellite maps, or share it with friends.
Mall Miles In The Area: If you can step inside a mall without getting sidetracked with shopping, they are great places to walk, especially during inclement weather. LIVE FOR LIFE® has done the research and has a list of area malls and the distances within the malls. Click here to download Mall Miles.
Shape Up America: www.shapeup.org/about/index_about.php This web site is designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating and physical fitness. Shape Up America! is a high profile national initiative to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity in America.
Be Active N.C.: www.beactivenc.org/ Be Active North Carolina, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of all North Carolinians. Their mission is to increase physical activity and promote healthy lifestyles among all North Carolinians.
Get Active Links
Durham Physical Activity Guide: Download Guide (Click to Download)
Outdoor Events from REI Durham: www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=85
North Carolina State Parks: www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php
Outdoors in The Triangle: ncnatural.com/TriangleRec/index.html
North Carolina Trails: www.americantrails.org/resources/statetrails/NCstate.html
Duke Cycling Club: www.duke.edu/web/intramural/sportclubs/cycling/main.html
Ninth Street Dance: www.ninthstreetdance.com/
Wheels Roller skating: www.rinktime.com/skating_rinks/nc/wheels_family_fun_center_skating_rink_arena_durham_nc.cfm
Girls on the Run: www.gotrtriangle.org/
Hiking at the Eno River: www.enoriver.org/eno/Activities/index.html
Vertical Edge Climbing Gym: www.verticaledgeclimbing.com/
Triangle Rock Club (Morrisville): www.trianglerockclub.com/
NUTRITION Resources
The American Dietetic Association: www.eatright.org/ With more than 70,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
Eat Smart Move More N.C.: www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/ A statewide movement that promotes increased opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity.
American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org/ Your number one resource for information about diabetes. Find healthy recipes, fitness tips, and other information for those living with diabetes and those trying to prevent diabetes.
American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org/ The top resource for information on heart disease and how to prevent it.
International Food Information Council: www.ific.org/ Your Nutrition and Food Safety Resource. Find science-based information on health, food safety and nutrition.
Fruits and Veggies: More Matters www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/ Learn why fruits and veggies are so important and find tips on how to incorporate more into our meals.
MyPyramid: www.mypyramid.gov/ Discover how many servings from each food group are appropriate for you, learn what a serving size is and even create your own meal plan. Mypyramid has interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Eat Healthy Links
Cooking Light: www.cookinglight.com/ Healthy recipes
Eating Well: www.eatingwell.com Healthy recipes
Livestrong: www.livestrong.com/ Track your food intake
Meatless Mondays: www.meatlessmonday.com/ Recipes and articles
Nutrition Data: www.nutritiondata.com/ Know what you eat
Healthy Dining Finder: healthydiningfinder.com/ Find a restaurant with healthy options.
