Blog Post

Movement: Medicine for your physical AND mental health

by Wellness Champion, Concordia Plans

Therefore, lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. – Hebrews 12:12-13

Did you know that 61% of Concordia Health Plan members use movement and exercise to boost their mental health?

What gets you moving: music, fresh air, family or staying healthy? Instead of collapsing on the couch after a long day, try a walk, playtime with your dog or gardening. You’ll ease stress, get active and if you're registered with Vitality, earn rewards, too!

Start moving with the Vitality Synod-wide Challenge

Get WHOLISTICALLY fit by joining the Vitality Synod-wide Challenge. Here are the details.

Anytime during the Challenge – now through May 31. (NOTE: Activities must be submitted/synced by June 4 to receive Bonus Vitality Points.)

  • Go to powerofvitality.com.
  • Click on the Challenges tab > Select “Wholistic Fitness.”
  • Click “Join this Challenge.”
  • Click "I Agree" on the “Data Sharing Consent.”

Vitality offers a multitude of ways to support your mental, physical and financial wellness.

  • Workouts and physical activity.
  • Vitality Reviews: Mental Well-being Review, Physical Activity Review, Vitality Health Review and Vitality Check.
  • Health management and prevention.
  • Financial wellness.
  • Online education.

Check out your Vitality Points Planner for ALL the available options, as well as the Apple Watch Program, for more ways to get moving.