Sustainability - Wellness Initiative

At PITT OHIO, our most significant resource is our people, so we've extended our mission to be People Driven beyond the workplace. In 2007, PITT OHIO initiated a company-wide wellness program in an effort to encourage our employees to Eat Right, Be Fit and Live Well. The goal of the program is to improve our employees' health and safety. In order to allow each employee the opportunity to perform to his or her greatest potential, we take care of our people. And in turn – our employees take exceptional care of our customers.

The wellness topic for May is Physical Fitness.

There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Schedule 30 of them for physical activity!

Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and it can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems.

Most adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days per week. Examples include walking briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming for recreation or bicycling. Stretching and weight training can also strengthen your body and improve your fitness level.

The key is to find the right exercise for you. If it is fun, you are more likely to stay motivated. You may want to walk with a friend, join a class or plan a group bike ride. If you've been inactive for awhile, use a sensible approach and start out slowly.

	Eat Right – 10 Best Foods and Drinks for Exercising You know exercise is key if you want to stay fit. But did you know that what you eat and drink can help you reach your fitness goals faster?
	Be Fit - 10 Workout Secrets From the Pros Getting and staying fit can be a challenge. For many of us, it's hard just to get up off the couch. So what's the secret of people who have managed to make exercise a way of life?.
	Live Well - Overcoming Personal Barriers Would you like to do more physical activity but do not know how to make it a part of your life? Overcome these personal barriers and pick which solution will work best for you.  You can make regular physical activity a part of your life!

Recipe of the Month: Tex Mex Taco Salad

We promote healthy food choices and have compiled a group of recipes to encourage our employees to Eat Right.

Wellness Archives

• May 2012: National Women's Health Week
• June 2012: National Mens's Health Week
• July 2012: Skin Health Month
• August 2012: Colon Health Month
• September 2012: Cholesterol Awareness
• October 2012: Sleep Apnea Awareness
• November 2012: Diabetes Awareness
• December 2012: A Healthy Holiday Season
• Wellness Cookbook 2012
• January 2013: New Years Resolutions
• February 2013: American Heart Month
• March 2013: National Nutrition Month
• April 2013: Teeth Healthcare Month
• May 2013: Physical Fitness