6.8.17 A 2-week self-directed activity incentive program Open to all employees Starts June 19 and ends July 3, 2017 Buddy Up for Fitness and Health! Wellness Tip: When you have a responsibility and commitment toward another person, you are more likely to follow through with your plans. Exercise with a Buddy and Together You’ll Find: • Social support and encouragement • Accountability • New challenges • Activities are more fun and safer • You’ll both feel better Get moving with a buddy and add more fun to your workouts! Research shows having physical activity partners can help motivate you to reach your exercise and personal health goals. “Buddy up” for movement at least 6 times in 2 weeks for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift card! Partner with a buddy—go walking, play golf, dancing, workout at the gym, go on a hike, play tennis, go biking or kayaking, rollerblading and much more! Celebrate your successes together, you’ll be bolstered by outside perspective, and you are much less likely to cancel your exercise plans. A buddy can be a family member, friend, coworker, trainer, coach, or other reliable and supportive person. You might also want to think about choosing someone with the following characteristics to be your buddy: likability, fitness role model, positive attitude, similar goals, similar fitness levels, and compatible schedules. Remember, the goal of this program is to exercise together at least 6 times in 2 weeks, but you can surely do more! Only MIIA/Blue Cross members are eligible for prizes. EXERCISE
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6.8.17
A 2-week self-directed activity incentive programOpen to all employeesStarts June 19 and ends July 3, 2017
Total Body Conditioning Can Help You:
• Improve heart health
• Boost upper body and leg strength
• Increase flexibility
Buddy Up for Fitness and Health!
Wellness Tip: When you have a responsibility and commitment toward another person, you are more likely to follow through with your plans.
Exercise with a Buddy and Together You’ll Find:• Social support and
encouragement• Accountability• New challenges• Activities are more fun and
safer• You’ll both feel better
Get moving with a buddy and add more fun to your workouts! Research shows having physical activity partners can help motivate you to reach your exercise and personal health goals. “Buddy up” for movement at least 6 times in 2 weeks for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift card!
Partner with a buddy—go walking, play golf, dancing, workout at the gym, go on a hike, play tennis, go biking or kayaking, rollerblading and much more! Celebrate your successes together, you’ll be bolstered by outside perspective, and you are much less likely to cancel your exercise plans. A buddy can be a family member, friend, coworker, trainer, coach, or other reliable and supportive person. You might also want to think about choosing someone with the following characteristics to be your buddy: likability, fitness role model, positive attitude, similar goals, similar fitness levels, and compatible schedules.
Remember, the goal of this program is to exercise together at least 6 times in 2 weeks, but you can surely do more!
Only MIIA/Blue Cross members are eligible for prizes.
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CISE
Ex. June 17 Workout at YMCA before work
Ex. Juue 18 Kayak on Spot Pond
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Buddy Up for Fitness and HealthLog and Prize Form
Complete and return to [email protected] or fax 617-542-6513 by July 10, 2017. Please complete and return the waiver form before you start. Make sure your Buddy signs this form verifying you both performed the noted exer-cises together.
Write what you and your buddy did for physical activity in the appropriate box every day you Buddy Up! Example included.
Assumption Of Risk And Release
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I, the undersigned, certify that I am in good physical health and able to participate in all of the activities of the above-named program. In particular, I certify that:
1.) A doctor or other health professional has never told me that I should not do mild to moderate exercise.
2.) I do not feel pain in my chest when I do physical activity.
3.) I do not lose my balance due to dizziness and I have never lost consciousness.
4.) I do not have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in my physical activity.
5.) I am not aware of any other reason why I should not do physical activity.
I acknowledge that the instructor for the above-named program has described for me the activities that I can expect to be performing as part of the program, that I have been provided an opportunity to ask questions about the program, and that any questions I have asked have been answered to my full satisfaction.
I understand and acknowledge that there are inherent dangers and risks associated with participation in any form of an exercise program or exercise testing which can include, among other things, dizziness, fainting, falls, muscular and skeletal injuries, and cardiac or respiratory conditions. I further understand that MIIA and the MIIA Health Benefits Trust do not indemnify individuals with respect to injuries or other liabilities arising out of participation in the above-named program. I hereby agree to assume all risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in the above-named program. I have read and understand any and all written materials setting forth the requirements for participation in the above-named program, as well as those explained by the instructor(s), and I agree to strictly observe them. Further, I do for myself, my heirs, exec-utors, and administrators hereby accept full responsibility for my participation and agree to indemnify, release and discharge the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association, the MIIA Health Benefits Trust, as well as their officers, employees, trustees, agents, attorneys and assigns from any and all claims or actions for property damage, personal injury, and/or death arising from such participation in the above-named program or growing out of or caused by any acts or omissions during my participation in the above-named program.
I further acknowledge that my participation in the above-named program is voluntary and that neither my Employer nor any other party has required my participation in this program or has induced me in any way to participate in this program.
Signature of Participant Date
Print Name Employer
Email Address
Please fax completed form to Mary Harrington, MIIA, 617-542-6513 or email to [email protected]
