Physical activity can help control weight, reduce risk for many diseases (heart disease and some cancers), strengthens bones and muscles, improve mental health, and increase a person's chances of living longer.

It is estimated that 800,000 deaths per year, approximately 33% of the total, are attributable to a lack of regular physical activity, and poor eating habits.

Just 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3 to 5 times a week can provide positive results on the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal , respiratory and endocrine systems.

The Wellness Improving Program provides members/students with access to Wellness Coaches and graduate mentors (those who have graduated the program, lost their weight and have kept it off for years) for accountability and answers to questions specific to each participant. Students can ask any nutrition, exercise or fitness related question and expect a personal, qualified response within one business day.

You may be familiar with the popular apps that help users track their weight, food and exercise. What the Wellness Improving Program provides, that all of the popular apps are missing, is a Coach on the other end to help analyze, understand and provide feedback on the inputs.

The structure and ease to food and activity tracking, personalized feedback, motivation, accountability and lifestyle management, are all facilitated much like successful, in person group behavioral programs, but at a fraction of the cost.

Reducing excess weight (or unwanted fat even if already at a healthy weight) touches every facet of health and wellness other initiatives also focus on. With the exception of smoking cessation, no other wellness initiative equals the impact delivered by living a healthier lifestyle.