Exercise & Wellness Program

Exercise & Wellness Program

Student’s Name

Institution

Exercise & Wellness Program

Exercise and wellness programs are becoming an integral part of society today. According to Song & Baicker (2019), exercise and wellness programs play a vital role in improving people’s productivity, health as well as modifying risk factors of diseases such as nutrition. My Program involved aerobics workouts and swimming, which I scheduled twice a day.

The success of the Program

The home aerobics workout was very successful. At the beginning of the exercise and wellness program, I set out to achieve a consistent program twice a day, in the morning and the evening. The Exercise and wellness programs were to run for 45 mins both in the morning and in the afternoon. The main objective was to consistently perform the aerobics workout out applications throughout the 45 minutes as well as improve the physical activities. For example, I initially started to do five sit-ups and five squats in a day. In the beginning, sticking to the routine was difficult and exhausting. I experienced difficulty in completing the 45 minutes of the aerobics workout. However, as I started to gain momentum in the Exercise and wellness program, I slowly graduated to doing 20 sits ups and 20 squats in a day. At the latter stages pf the Exercise and wellness program, I not only attained consistency but also improved on the number of activities and exercise I could complete in a day. I also become more fitter, and I could notice an improvement in health such as better breathing as well as improved productivity and energy throughout the day

Adherence to the Plan

My exercise and wellness program was based on performing a specific set of aerobics workouts as well as a swimming schedule. The Program was scheduled twice a day in the morning between 6:15 am, and 7:00 am and between 5:15 pm and 6:00 pm. I committed to ensuring that I stuck to the routine and informed all parties involved in my commitment to the Program. Although I encountered a few challenges, such as muscle strains at the beginning of the Program, I was able to fulfill and stick to the plan. I managed to stick to the timeline set before the start of the Program.

Role of Class Information

My family members played an important role in ensuring that I accomplish my plan and achieve my program goals. They helped me by participating in different workout programs. Their participation helped to motivate me as well as ensure that I was consistent.

Was your Program realistic? What were the barriers?

The Program was realistic. Before starting the exercise and wellness program, I ensured that I did ample research on the limits to physical activities which could strain the body and lead to injuries. I also set a 45 minutes schedule which allowed me to perform different aerobics workouts to a satisfactory level. One of the main barriers which I faced during the Program was distractions from outside parties. On a few occasions, I had to tend to family issues and was forced to abandon the workout plans. Also, laziness was a major problem. On a few occasions, I failed to complete the workout time.

How do you feel about your efforts and any changes made?

My efforts towards completing the exercise and wellness program was a success. I am confident that my efforts were professional and disciplined. I managed to follow the plans outlined in my Program. I am also happy that I managed to achieve consistency in the Program and also fulfill all the goals that I set at the beginning. I am also delighted with the changes that I made through the programs. I feel confident in my ability to plan something, implement the plan, and also achieve success in the plan. I also feel confident about my health and fitness going forward as I plan to make the workouts a significant part of my lifestyle.

How will you maintain your new exercise and wellness habits?

One of my main goals moving forward is to ensure that I maintain the same discipline, routine, and enthusiasm in the exercise and wellness program. One of the ways that I plan to use to ensure that I stick to the exercise and wellness programs is through setting reminders on my phone. Mobile phones can help e overcome the likelihood of forgetting the programs by ensuring that I am always reminded of my schedule. Secondly, I plan to involve my family members and help them to participate in the Program. Including them in my plans will help to ensure that I remain committed and also have people who are always reminding me in situations where I may forget or feel lazy.

 Reflection on Physical Wellness before the semester and where it is now

Before the semester began, I was skeptical about the importance of physical wellness. I did not understand its need in an academic setting. As a result, I was unwilling and lacked the right motivation for its importance in my academic and personal life. However, as the semester progressed, and I slowly began to adjust to my wellness program, I began to appreciate its importance. At the current moment, I acknowledge the importance of physical wellness on students as well as other people. It is a vital part of society due to its role in instilling discipline, commitment, and also improvement of the health of an individual.

Reflection on Social Wellness before the semester and where it is now

As an introvert, social wellness was a very controversial item at the beginning of the Program. Although I understood that it is impossible to avoid interactions with other people, I did not appreciate the insistence on nurturing relationships with other people. However, as the semester progressed, I started to appreciate the importance of wellness as a student and also its role in society. I improved my perception of social wellness and also helped to develop better relationships with other people and friends.

 Reflection on Intellectual Wellness before the semester and where it is now

At the beginning of the semester, I had problems with crucial learning factors such as innovativeness and creative thinking. My learning abilities have limited an issue that caused frustrations. However, learning about intellectual wellness helped to illuminate some of my challenges. Intellectual wellness helped to introduced different measures that helped to stimulate my intellectual wellness. At the current point in the semester, my intellectual wellness has significantly improved. I am a better all-rounded student. I can critically analyze situations and use creative and innovative approaches to address the problems.

Reflection on Emotional Wellness before the semester and where it is now

Emotional wellness is one of the main areas where I have learned this semester that has significantly improved my life. Emotional challenges have been a major problem in both my social and my school life. Therefore, at the beginning of the semester, I was not as competent in handling my emotions. However, the exposure of information and learning materials on emotional intelligence helped to improve my perception of emotional challenges and how to handle them. I have learned the importance of handling negative and positive feelings from lessons on emotional intelligence. Currently, I am better placed to handle my emotional problems. I am stronger, emotionally, and well equipped to handle issues such as stress.

 Reflection on Spiritual Wellness before the semester and where it is now

My journey towards spiritual wellness throughout the semester has been one of the most transformative in school. At the beginning of the semester, I was less concerned about the importance of spiritual wellness. I did not see its importance and how it relates to my life or my learning experience. However, as the semester progressed, and I gained more insights through different learning materials, I began to understand the importance of spiritual wellness in a person’s life. At the current moment, I am better equipped in terms of morals, values, principles, and beliefs. My perception of life and my ability to make vital decisions in my life are guided by principles learned during my study on spiritual wellness.

Reflection on Occupational Wellness before the semester and where it is now

Another vital lesson that I have learned from the course is occupational wellness. At the beginning of the semester, I did not appreciate the importance of having a good balance between work as well as other relationships that are forge at work. However, as the semester progressed, I came to appreciate the importance of attaining a balance between work and leisure as well as the importance of cultivating proper working relations with other employees. At the moment, I look forward and train myself to ensure that I maintain a good relationship with coworkers as well as strike a balance between work and leisure.

Reflection on Financial Wellness before the semester and where it is now

The topic of financial wellness was also another crucial topic which was life-changing in this semester. I have often taken the financial aspect of my life is a less important manner. As a result, at the beginning of the semester, I did not deem it an important component in my life. However, as the semester progressed, I learned about its importance in my current life and my future. Currently, I am better equipped to handle my finances, and I am aware of the importance of making sound financial plans. I am also aware of its impact on my school and social life. I keep track of my finances and ensure that I limit risky financial behaviors.

Reflection on Environmental Wellness before the semester and where it is now

At the beginning of the semester, I had little concern about the environment. Although I participated in a few drives which sought to protect the environment, I did not fully involve myself mentally and emotionally on the importance of the environment. However, at the moment, I am fully aware, engaged, and willing to go the extra mile in supporting and participating in environmental wellness programs that aid in its conservation.

Research on Wellness

Stoewen (2017) defines wellness as a holistic approach that focuses on crucial areas such as nurturing the spirit, engaging the mind, fueling the body, mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of a person. Stoewan believes that wellness is an instrumental part of human life, which helps to cultivate stewardship for oneself as well as other people. Swarbrick & Yudof (2015) outlines issues such as disappointment, trauma, and stress as examples of issues that can significantly affect the wellness of a person. Swarbrick & Yudof also perceive hobbits as a major component in influencing wellness. The authors warn on the role of negative habits such as the intake of unhealthy food on the wellness of a person. They add that wellness creates a sense of empowerment among people, which helps attain people’s goals and responsibilities. A study conducted by Rehman et al. (2015) highlights anxiety as a major wellness concern among students in colleges. The study also highlighted the need for social support and psychological help for students to help improve their emotional wellness.

Conclusion

Exercise and wellness programs are important in a person’s life. Their importance in my life has been reinforced throughout the semester through the lessons that I have learned. My research has helped me to understand various wellness dimensions, such as financial wellness, emotional wellness, and social wellness. I have also understood the role and importance of a physical program, its implementation, and its contribution to my wellbeing.

References

Rehman, R., Nadeem, S., Hussain, M., Khan, R., & Katpar, S. (2015). Exploring emotional wellness: The art of being cheerful about life at medical campus. European Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 2(2), 57.

Song, Z., & Baicker, K. (2019). Effect of a workplace wellness program on employee health and economic outcomes: a randomized clinical trial. Jama, 321(15), 1491-1501.

Stoewen, D. L. (2017). Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 58(8), 861.

Swarbrick, P., & Yudof, J. (2015). Wellness in eight dimensions.