Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program

Physical Activity

Faculty and Staff wellness wants to help you become more active to improve or maintain your health. See below for our offer

Million Step Pedometer Program

What is this program?
This program is designed to get faculty and staff at the University of Missouri moving. Participants can send a $15 check made payable to Healthy for Life to 205 Heinkel Building, MU. We will mail your pedometer and log book to you. Document your daily steps on the book and once you reach 1 million, turn back in to Healthy for Life.

Are there prizes?
Yes! Check out our current prize list. Get something for every million steps you walk.

Hall of Fame
1-5 million, 6-17 million, and 18-26 million.

Who can participate?
Faculty, staff and retirees of the University, as well as their immediate family members.

Is there a deadline to reach 1 million?
No. However long it takes you to get there is up to you.

If I am playing a sport, does my pedometer keep track?
Pedometers, while great, are likely to skip a few steps here and there. If you want credit for the work you've put in, check out this Step Equivalents Web page.

Ride to Wellness Odometer Program

What is this program?
This program is designed to get faculty and staff at the University of Missouri moving. Participants can send a $20 check made payable to Healthy for Life to 205 Heinkel Building, MU. We will mail your 0dometer and log book to you. Document your miles on the book and once you reach 500 miles, turn in back in to Healthy for Life.

Are there prizes?
Yes! Check out our current prize list. Get something for every 500 miles you ride.

Hall of Fame

Who can participate?
Faculty, staff and retirees of the university as well as their immediate family members.

Is there a deadline to reach 500 miles?
No. However long it takes you to get there is up to you.

What if I am riding a stationary bike, can I count those miles?
Of course! Healthy for Life wants you to be active no matter the avenue.

Physical Activity Classes

Faculty and Staff Wellness offers fitness classes for free or at a low cost to encourage activity in your day. Visit your campus to enroll today!

If you are interested in teaching a physical activity class, contact Healthy for Life at wellness@umsystem.edu. Instructors need to complete the following forms: