Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
As the holidays approach, you may be craving your auntie’s classic sweet potato pie or your grandpa's famous macaroni and cheese, and you can do so guilt free with Omada. Maintaining a commitment to eating and staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge. King County offers programs to help you enjoy the festivities... Continue Reading →
After much anticipation, the Get Movin’ with Balanced You virtual movement breaks are back! Balanced You has partnered with Vivecorp to bring you virtual workouts with certified fitness trainers. Get moving with us every other Wednesday via Microsoft Teams. These 30-minute move breaks are free and virtual so you can tap in from anywhere and... Continue Reading →
Learn more about tracking and WW tools to help you on your journey of success. Join WW by 10/31 and get a free Smart Scale that syncs right to the WW app, making your activities easier – and tracking is one of the keys to building healthier new habits. Available for all new sign ups... Continue Reading →
Ready to build healthier habits? Tracking your food and exercise can help! If you ever find yourself with a sense of dread when it comes to tracking, join WeightWatchers’ (WW) head of Behavior Change, Dr. Allison Grupski, and Sophie Webb, WW Coach, for a conversation about why tracking works and how you can actually find... Continue Reading →
After much anticipation, the Get Movin’ with Balanced You virtual movement breaks are back! Balanced You has partnered with Vivecorp to bring you virtual workouts with certified fitness trainers. Get moving with us every other Wednesday via Microsoft Teams. These 30-minute move breaks are free and virtual so you can tap in from anywhere and... Continue Reading →
After a brief hiatus, Balanced You and Vivecorp are excited to bring back the Core Conditioning and Yoga online classes! No matter if you want to tone up, get in shape or learn techniques to relax, these classes taught by certified trainers will help you toward your goals. Classes are free to King County employees.... Continue Reading →
One in three adults has prediabetes -- yet 80% don't know it. Prediabetes is a serious condition caused when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. King County offers Omada, a program that provides proven, one-on-one support to help prevent type 2... Continue Reading →
We know physical fitness resources are important to King County employees and their families. King County employees covered by our health plans, have access to several gyms for a flat monthly fee through the Active&Fit Direct™ program. Find a flexible fitness lifestyle that will work for you. No long-term contracts, you can add or switch... Continue Reading →
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate on the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. As King County's Employee Wellness Program, Balanced You is committed to supporting employee well-being, which includes mental and emotional health along with physical,... Continue Reading →
In observance of World Heart Day in September, King County and Omada want to provide you with tips for taking small steps to improving your heart health. There's no question about it--regular activity really pays off, from lowering your blood sugar and cholesterol to reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Omada is a... Continue Reading →
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