Physical Well-being

The content on the following pages are for informational purposes only. It is intended to provide employees with an opportunity to review available resources. Employees are in no way required to review any of the information or resources on this page, and to the extent any employee decides to utilize any of the resources, the decision to do is completely voluntary and not required by the University.

The content on the following pages is not intended for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider before beginning ny exercises or fitness program, as well as if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on these pages. The use of any information contained on these pages are soley at your own risk.

Weight Watchers (WW)

Penn State is pleased to announce its partnership with WeightWatchers (WW). WW offers flexible solutions to help our employees reach their weight-loss goals. The University is committed to helping our employees reach their wellness goals—eat healthier, move more, develop a more positive mindset, lose weight, or all of the above. Overview Join WW and you will get access to many exciting features. A food plan made for you, over 200 foods you don't need to track, meal-planning tools, and over 12,000 delicious recipes. Exclusive mindset content through Breethe and 5-Minute Coaching audio sessions 24/7 support - find a sense of belonging and always-on support with expert coaches and fellow members at in-person or virtual Workshops.

All full-time Penn State employees are eligible to participate in this program at a substantial discount. WW offers two unique program options: Core Premium If you have any questions or need assistance about your membership, please contact WW Customer Service directly at 1-866-204-2885. For all other inquiries, please contact HR Services at 814-865-1473.

Enrolling for WW is easy. Before you begin, you will need the following information:

Your 9-digit Penn State ID number
Penn State's Company ID: 60327

Step 1: Go to https://www.ww.com/psu

Step 2: Select "JOIN NOW"

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation offers memberships for all University Park faculty, staff, and retirees as well as their spouses/partners. A Campus Recreation Membership grants access to the IM Building, White Building, Natatorium, and Hepper Fitness Center for all informal recreation activities.

Access to weight training areas, cardio spaces, most fitness classes, the indoor track at the IM Building, the pools at the Natatorium and White Building, basketball courts, racquetball courts, squash courts, and table tennis areas are all included with the membership. Members can also check out most equipment for use in those spaces at no additional charge. Lockers at the IM Building are available to rent for an additional charge per semester.

Pricing for faculty, staff, retirees, spouses/partners:

$230 – Annual (valid for 1 year from date of purchase) *
$95 – Per Semester
$50 – 1 month (valid for 30 days from date of purchase) **

*Faculty and staff who purchase an annual membership can set up a payroll deduction.

**Faculty/staff note: It may take 7-10 business days from your start date before your information populates in our membership system to allow you to log in and purchase our membership. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at recmembership@psu.edu.

For more information, or to purchase your membership, visit the Campus Recreation website.

Hinge Health App

Hinge Health is a virtual physical therapy benefit available as an alternative to traditional physical therapy designed to help you overcome muscle and joint pain. This benefit is open to full-time faculty and staff members, post-doctoral appointees, and ACA-eligible faculty and staff members as well as family members, who are enrolled in a Penn State health plan. For those with qualifying medical conditions, Hinge Health offers personalized exercise therapy crafted by expert physical therapists, combined with innovative technology for real-time feedback. You'll have a dedicated care team, including a Physical Therapist and a Health Coach, accessible right through the convenient Hinge Health app. Hinge Health covers all major muscle groups and joint areas, offering programs for recent injuries, chronic pain, pre- and post-surgery, or simply building healthy habits. This program is 100% covered by Penn State, with zero out-of-pocket expenses.