August is National Wellness Month:
Move More. Regulate Better. Stay Connected.
August is National Wellness Month, and this month we’re leaning into a simple but powerful message: wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Movement can be strong, restorative, social, focused, playful, brief, challenging, or calming—and every version counts.
As we move into the final month of Summer Sweat Fest, this is our call to action: keep showing up, keep trying new formats, and keep building consistency in a way that fits your body, your schedule, and your season of life. From 10-minute stretch breaks and yoga to strength training, cycle, and on-demand options, movement gives us multiple entry points into wellbeing.
This matters for more than physical fitness. Regular movement supports the brain systems involved in attention, memory, executive function, mood regulation, and stress resilience. A well-conditioned body supports a well-regulated brain, and a well-regulated brain is better equipped to make safe, thoughtful, and effective decisions. For organizations that prioritize safety, this matters: clear thinking, situational awareness, effective communication, and sound decision-making all rely on a brain that has opportunities to move, recover, and regulate.
Let’s make August a month of movement with purpose: inclusive, varied, accessible, and connected.
Summer Sweat Fest: Final Month Push
Your challenge: complete 20 classes by September 4 to earn a prize.
We have completed two full months of Summer Sweat Fest—nine weeks total—and there is still one more month to go. We are proud of every class attended, every calendar invite accepted, every stretch break joined, every new format explored, and every participant who decided to begin again.
How to stay on track:
In-person: sign in to each class in the group fitness binder in each studio.
Virtual: attendance is automatically tracked through Teams.
Wellbeats On Demand: report completed classes to Edie.Garcia-Gutierrez@bp.com.
Weekly progress updates continue every Friday.
Personalized participant reports continue every Monday.
Engage with us on Viva Engage to share progress and help motivate others.
Important Schedule Reminder:
September 4 is the LAST day to enjoy this quarter’s Group Fitness schedule.
If there is a class you have been meaning to try, an instructor you have been curious about, or a format you keep putting off, August is the time to say yes. Use this final month to explore the schedule, revisit your favorites, and finish Summer Sweat Fest with pride.
Dog Days of Summer Pop-Up Series
We’re adding extra energy to August with our Dog Days of Summer Pop-Up Series.
10-Minute Stretch Breaks are for. Join us from home or from your desk for a 10-minute stretch & move break every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00pm CST via Teams - your body and brain will thank you.
