Wellness Initiative

Thrive

In April 2006, Anoka County launched a five-year effort to promote healthy behavior by employees through an employee wellness initiative. Thrive’s two main goals are to improve employee health and reduce county costs.

Thrive Programs:

Tai Chi Classes allows participants to exercise their mind and body as they move through various poses in a fluid motion. Physical benefits of Tai Chi include the gradual improvement of flexibility and muscle strength.

Breath and Stretch Movement Class focuses on stretching and toning your muscles.

Weight Watchers provides on-site meetings where support and guidance are offered to help individuals reach and maintain their goal weight. Employees benefit from the practical experiences and tips of others losing weight.

New challenges and opportunities are provided monthly to keep you healthy and fit. Activities include:

“Do” Campaign – move your body for 10 minutes, 3x a day
February is American Heart Month
Battle of the Steps – six week program
Shape-up Challenge
Health Walk
Winter Warm-Up Challenge
5K Walk/Run at Bunker Hills
Healthy Cooking Demonstration Brown Bag Seminar
Stress Management Program

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