The USC WorkWell Center is pleased to share programs and resources to help USC faculty and staff move more throughout the day. Whether you are working remotely or on-site, we encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to improve your health & well-being and contribute to a culture of movement at USC!
These programs and resources are made possible through partnerships with Environmental Health & Safety, Health Plans, Occupational Therapy, Office of Transportation, Recreational Sports, and Yoga USC.
Programs and resources
Gympass
Benefits-eligible employees and their families have access to Gympass, a complete wellbeing platform that provides convenient, affordable access to a wide variety of valuable resources such as thousands of gyms and studios, 1:1 virtual training, live online classes, and a library of wellness apps ranging from meditation to nutrition – all simplified through one monthly membership.
Download the free Gympass app or visit gympass.com/us to get started. Still have questions? Visit our Help Center here.
Yoga USC
Yoga USC is a home base for all yoga related activities on the USC campus. It serves as a resource guide for existing departmental classes, an educational tool for greater understanding of yoga’s many benefits, and offers specialized classes designed to bring together students, faculty and staff.
For more information, visit the Ask a Question page to contact Sara Ivanhoe, Yoga Director of Yoga USC.
Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports offers USC faculty and staff the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports at various levels of competition. Participation is more leisurely than Club Sports as competition ranges from one-day tournaments to six-week leagues. The goal of Intramural Sports is to promote an active lifestyle and positive work environment.
Vitality Health Review
The confidential Vitality Health Review and Vitality Health check gives you a snapshot of your current health. The Vitality site offers a number of resources to empower you for healthier living, including the opportunity to craft personal health goals and work toward them. For more information visit the Employee Gateway.
WageWorks Fitness Incentive
Did you know? The WageWorks Fitness Incentive Program helps you save money on your healthy lifestyle choices by reimbursing you for many of the most common health and fitness services and activities – up to $220 for 2023!
Workout 2U
Interested in bringing USC Workout to you? We’ve got you covered. USC Workout 2U brings your favorite group fitness program to your location.
For details and information, email Scott Teves at scotttev@usc.edu.
Ergonomics Evaluation
Looking for ways to feel healthier while working? Environmental Health & Safety in partnership with Occupational Therapy offers free ergonomics evaluations to help create a workspace that works best for you!
To begin the evaluation process, complete the self-assessment by visiting the Ergonomics website.
Walking Leaders
Do you enjoy fitting fitness into your workday while enjoying the beautiful sights of campus? If so, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
Sign-up to be a walking leader and to stay in the loop to receive more information!
USC Transportation
USC Transportation has programs to promote active transportation, such as:
- Faculty and Staff Transit Subsidy – save 50% on the cost of transit passes purchased through USC Transportation!
- Carpool Program – save on gas and time with a carpool buddy and receive a discounted permit and more convenient parking assignments. Carpool passes at HSC are free!
- Inter-campus USC buses – perfect for when you need to get from UPC to HSC, Alhambra, or Marina del Rey.
USC Recreational Sports
Get active by joining the many fitness facilities at USC. Take a class, join a team, or simply get a quick workout in while you are here! Visit recsports.usc.edu to learn more.
Walking Paths
Put on your sneakers, grab a reusable water bottle, and download the following maps for routes on the University Park Campus. Perfect for coordinating walking meetings or to simply enjoy the beautiful campus.
At HSC instead of UPC? Check out the Health Sciences Campus maps for routes that get you moving!
Keck faculty and staff
Care for the Caregiver launched the Move Together Contest in May 2022 because Keck Medicine understands that physical activity is one way to improve not only our physical well-being, but our mental well-being also. Enjoy the sizzle reel and see who were crowned winners for this year’s contest.
Resources from the WorkWell Center
StairWell Infographic
There are many benefits to taking the stairs if they are an accessible option! We’ve created an infographic for you to view and share with others. To download the infographic, please click here.
Stretch with USC
WorkWell and Recreational Sports have partnered to develop this handy stretch poster. If you’re looking for new ways to incorporate stretching or need to break up long periods of sitting, check it out!
Stretch Break
We’ve created Stretch Break PowerPoint slides for you to plug into your presentations as a friendly reminder for individuals to stand and stretch!
To download the PPT slides, please click here.
Tip Sheets
Check out the collection of tip sheets from WorkWell to inspire you to keep your body moving!
Topics include:
We hope you will incorporate movement for better health! Feel free to take advantage of these wonderful resources at USC and share any of your programs and resources with us.
For more information, please contact Julie Chobdee, MPH, Associate Director, Health & Well-being Program at jchobdee@usc.edu