APS Employee Wellbeing

12/15/2025

Slow your breathing, lengthen tight muscles, set your tone for the week:
-30 sec slow breathing
-30 sec chest stretch
-30 sec hip flexor stretch each side
-30 sec 3-leg downward dog each side

Repeat if it feels good. For more movement breaks, check out the APS Employee Wellness YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHFE5t5e1hLaTM9c0cpteqi41EggY7faM

12/14/2025

Pick ONE anchor habit for this week:
-5-minute morning stretch
-8K steps per day
-1 big bottle of water before lunch

Small anchors = big consistency.

12/13/2025

Blend strength + flexibility with this simple pairing (2–3 rounds):
10 squats → 20-second quad stretch
10 glute bridges → 20-second figure-4 stretch
10 wall, bench or floor pushups → 20-second chest opener

A full-body reset in under 10 minutes. For more short movement breaks, visit the APS Employee Wellness YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHFE5t5e1hLaTM9c0cpteqi41EggY7faM

12/12/2025

Feeling rushed, tired, like you're going in all directions? Time for an APS Holiday Stress Break! https://www.youtube.com/live/GtHe9nSyf90?si=nRbyfcLLsfyXIT06 via

This is a nice 7-minute stretch starting with posture correctors and adding gentle leg movement and stretches. Give this one a try and refresh your mind ami...

12/12/2025

Head into the weekend calm with these 5 stress relievers:
1️⃣ 5 deep breaths
2️⃣ 5-minute walk
3️⃣ Stretch your neck + shoulders
4️⃣ Drink a full glass of water
5️⃣ Put your phone face-down for 10+ minutes
Your nervous system will thank you.

12/12/2025

And, while they're at it, make some extra magical morning elixir!🍵 Who's with me on this?☺️

12/12/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling this season, APS offers free virtual and in-person mental health services. There's also a list of crisis lines located on the "Mental Health Services" page at www.aps.edu/wellness💓

12/11/2025

Reset your mind and body with a no-pressure walk today.
Aim for 10–20 minutes. No pace goals—just movement and fresh air.
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12/11/2025

Build a strong foundation with this sequence (2–3 rounds):
-10 bird dogs (each side)
-10 dead bugs (each side)
-20-second side plank (each side)

Focus on slow, controlled movement.

12/06/2025

Short on time? Try this 4-minute low-impact cardio burst:
20 seconds effort / 10 seconds rest - Repeat 8x
⭐Choose 1–2 moves or do all 4 in quick succession:
✔️marching in place
✔️step jacks
✔️fast punches
✔️low-impact squats.

Done in under 5 minutes.

12/05/2025

Boost your energy going into the weekend with these 5 quick wins:
🌞Step outside for 2–5 minutes of daylight
🦵Do 10 bodyweight squats
💦Drink a full glass of water
☺️Stretch for 30 seconds
📵Take one tech-free break

Repeat as needed.