Software and Equipment Health Program for Teachers By Emily Howard

Exercise and health program for teachers This program is being implemented to help teachers have an exercise competition Teachers have a lack of daily exercise due to their days being spent in the class room This program is meant to make exercise a fun competition so that each teacher gets involved to increase overall health of staff in the school districts.

How it Works Equipment Needed Teachers will be encouraged to exercise during lunch and prep periods or after school before going home for the day and change their diets to incorporate healthy eating Equipment Needed HR monitors/ step tracker (Fitbit) BP monitors Treadmills Bikes

FitBit

How it would help Having the staff use fit bits can help them track their activities throughout the day It will track caloric burning and intake if used in sync with the app Can be purchased online or at any athletic store such as Dick’s Sporting Goods (Link) Ranges from $99-$250 You can choose which of the fitbits shown in the previous slide (Click here to go back) and their functions at the above link

Treadmill (HR Built In)

Uses and Benefits A Treadmill is a great tool for improving cardiac endurance and overall health Using one with a heart rate monitor will help track progress of increased heart function throughout program Cost: $1,000-$4,000 Can be found Health and wellness stores and websites or Athletic and Fitness Stores Quality Treadmills can be found here

Blood Pressure Monitor

Why its needed Blood pressure levels can be elevated from unhealthy lifestyles By improving overall health both mentally and physically blood pressure can be lowered Using a blood pressure machine or cuff will help keep track of overall improvement throughout exercise change Cost: $20-$70 Can be found at drug stores and through medical equipment webpages CLICK

Exercise Bike Cost: $700-$3,000 Can be found at Athletic and fitness stores or Health and wellness Shops Types of bikes and prices shown in this link

How a bike is different from a treadmill The bike can help benefit people in ways the treadmill can not With someone who has arthritis of the knees or tendinitis running can be difficult But when using a bike a lot less weight is put on the knee joints therefore causing less pain This makes it the perfect alternative to the treadmill It also will work out different muscle groups for a more rounded workout

Software Fitness Calc The fitness calculator will help participants track their progress in a software setting It shows in spread sheet and graph form how the person has progressed and where they need improvement. RunningDeerSoftware Cost: can vary depending on which area of the program you want : Diet, Muscle, Exercise or Fitness Can range anywhere from 10-40 dollars per program