Physical Well-being
Physical well-being relates to vigor and vitality, feeling healthy and full of energy. If your level of well-being is high, you'll likely feel that your life is going well. You're likely satisfied, interested and engaged with your life. Besides increasing your sense of well-being, engaging in physical wellness activities can help lower your risk of chronic disease, disability and depression.
The below resources can help you achieve and sustain your physical well-being goals. They can also provide important information to help you use and get more out of your Northwestern-sponsored health care services and benefits. These resources are available for Northwestern faculty, staff and eligible family members.
Note: Eligibility for some resources may be limited.
Programs and services
- BlueCross BlueShield Fitness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Fitness Assessment
- Free Fridays
- Group Exercise Classes
- Guided Evanston Architectural Campus Tours with Kevin Leonard (please contact Kevin to schedule)
- Massage Therapy
- Personal and Group Training
- Private Yoga and Pilates Training
- Smoking Cessation and Weight Management Programs
- University Police Bike Registration & Locks
- Work Station Ergonomics Evaluation
- YourLife Fitness Classes
- YourLife Nutritional Consultations
Resources
- 7 Tips for Minimizing Risk of Colorectal Cancer
- Big Stretch Reminder
- Blomquist Recreation Center
- BlueCross BlueShield Wellness Recommendations
- Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics
- Combe Tennis Center
- Department of Preventive Medicine
- Evanston We're Out Walking
- Evanston Walking Map: 1-Mile, 2-Mile, 3-Mile, 4-Mile, 5-Mile
- Chicago Walking Map: 1-Mile, 2-Mile, 3-Mile, 4-Mile, 5-Mile
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Floyd Long Field
- Flu Shots (Chicago Residents)
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Illinois Farmers Markets
- Illinois Trails & Trail Maps
- Lakeside Athletic Fields
- Norris Aquatics Center
- North Beach
- Northwestern Sailing Center
- Self-guided Evanston campus tours
- Vandy Christie Tennis Center
- Wellness Suite
- Women’s Health Research Institute
Reading materials
- A Consumer's Guide to Fats
- Be Active Your Way
- Get Up and Stretch, Right At Your Desk
- Lifestyle Choices Will Help You Avoid Getting a Cold or Influenza
- Portion Distortion
- Tips for Increasing Physical Activity
- Tips for Running at Any Age