employee wellness

The new year is quickly approaching and with that arrives the standard new year’s resolutions that usually include some sort of fitness and weight loss goals. Unfortunately, the success rate for some of the weight loss and “get in shape” resolutions is usually quite dismal. 

So what exactly is metabolism, and why are so many people interested in obtaining a faster one? Your metabolism is an ongoing process that your body undergoes 24/7 throughout your entire lifetime. Simply stated, it’s a group of chemical and physical actions that help your body create and expend energy (calories). 

It’s time to lace up those shoelaces and get fit for the summer with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Summer Step Challenge. 

Summer is a great time for University of Arkansas at Little Rock employees to learn new skills through professional development workshops hosted by the Department of Human Resources.

For those looking to stay healthy or trying to put a new spin on their exercise routine, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Fitness Center has released its spring 2019 group fitness schedule. 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate will host its annual Fall Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 5, to raise money for the holiday season for UA Little Rock families in need.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering all UA Little Rock students, employees and their families, and members of the Alumni Association the opportunity to participate in the Little Rock Marathon for a discounted rate to help promote personal health and personal fitness for members of the campus community. 

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its annual employee wellness fair Wednesday, July 25. 

It’s time to lace up those shoelaces and get fit for the summer with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Summertime Staircase Step Challenge. 

For the second year in a row, Karl Lenser, employee wellness coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, took first place in the men’s 55-59 age group at the Little Rock Half Marathon on March 3.