Physical Wellness

Books

The following books have been recommended by staff on various physical wellness topics and not endorsed by Edina Public Schools. If you have a book to add, please let the Wellness Committee know!

There is No Right Way to Meditate: And Other Lessons
by Yumi Sakugawa

Move the Body, Heal the Mind
by Jennifer Heisz

Why We Sleep
by Matthew Walker

How Not to Die
by Michael Greger

Genuis Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life
by Max Lugavere

Love Your Gut
by Megan Rossi

Mindless Eating
by Brian Wansink

The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Online Articles

The Standing 7-Minute Workout | The New York Times
A gentler version of a popular workout keeps you moving while keeping your body off the floor.
VIEW HERE

8 Way to Move More During the Workday | verywellfit
Tips to Incorporate Movement into your Day.
VIEW HERE

Staying Hydrated - Staying Healthy | American Heart Association
Getting enough to drink is critical for your heart health.
VIEW HERE

EHS Weight Room & Indoor Track

EHS Weight Room
EPS Staff may use the EHS Wellness Center and Weight Room.

Building Hours will not change. The hours that the building are open will not increase to accommodate this waiver. Individuals are encouraged to pair up whenever possible when using the wellness center/weight room.

The following form must be submitted prior to use of the wellness center/weight room. This waiver is for employees only and can not be used for family and friends.
VIEW HERE

EHS Indoor Track
The Indoor Track at Edina High School is available for use by the public in the evenings.

For rules and a calendar of when the track is open, visit the following webpage.
VIEW HERE

ECC Weight Room & Studio

The following fitness spaces in the Edina Community Center will be available for staff use in the mornings and evenings:

ECC 301- Yoga/light weights/resistance bands
ECC 313- Dumbbells/Fixed barbells/plyometrics
ECC Fitness Room- Free weights/weight machines

Specific dates and times for each space can be found by following this link. Once you land on the Comm Ed registration page, type EPS Staff Open Fitness in the Eleyo search bar to register for the current open fitness opportunities. Please be aware that registration in this free section is required as well as a waiver (included in registration) before you may use the spaces.

Local Discounts for EPS Employees

Basecamp Fitness - Edina
Basecamp Fitness is partnering with EPS, offering deep discount on monthly rates.
VIEW HERE

Dr. Bird - Restore Health and Spine
Chiropractic care to meet your needs. Hear from Dr. Bird himself. Dr. Bird has previously partnered with EPS to provide free chair massages at all site.
VIEW HERE

Title Boxing Club of Edina
Get a free trial class plus a $10 discount on monthly rates. Present your employee ID badge to receive the discount.
VIEW HERE

YMCA
EPS has a Corporate Wellness Partnership with YMCA of the North. Employees and their families receive a free five-day trial pass with no obligations plus a $15 per month usage reimbursement for visiting 6+ times per month. This offer is valid for existing YMCA members.
VIEW HERE and HERE

Yoga Fit
Discounts on monthly rates available at four locations (Linden Hills, Uptown, NE Minneapolis, Loring Park). Email Ashok Dhariwal, Yoga Fit owner, with questions or to get signed up. Be sure to mention you are an EPS employee!
All employees receive one free week of unlimited classes plus the following options to join.
Option 1: Four classes per month for $65 per month (regular price per class is $29)
Option 2: Unlimited classes per month for $85 per month (regular price is $115)
VIEW HERE

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