On-Line Classes

Our on-line classes are created by health professionals at the Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention. Site membership is required for most of our on-line classes. To find out more about membership, visit our site membership page.

	New Stepping Out with Stanford! Your step-by-step guide to 10,000 steps a day. Stepping Out with Stanford is a ten-week walking program that uses pedometers, step journals, e-mail coaching, and a website tracking log to gradually raise the level of physical activity you incorporate into your daily life. There is a $25 class fee that includes a pedometer, a step booklet, website tracking, and e-mail coaching. (Note: membership to HPRC website does not include this program). (10 week on-line program)
	T'ai Chi for Health and Wellness Site membership required. T'ai Chi is a slow-motion martial art that can build agility, strength, and balance and reduce stress. This on-line class will teach you twelve basic T'ai Chi movements, and show you how to incoporate them into a regular exercise routine. (Twelve movements)
	Four Steps to Managing Your Stress Site membership required. Everyone needs a little tension and excitement to keep life interesting, but chronic stress can: raise your blood pressure, damage your immune system, hurt relationships and increase your risk for heart disease. This on-line class explores causes of stress and shows you how you can take control. (Four week program)
	Healthy Weight Management Lose Weight Without Dieting Site membership required. This on-line class was designed to help you lose weight permanently and healthfully by gradually adopting healthy lifestyle habits. (6 lessons)
	Healthy Aging: A Guide to Living Well Over Forty Site membership required. This eight lesson on-line class is designed to help you keep your mind, body, and spirit strong and agile as you get older. Based on the latest research by experts in the field of aging, topics include: nutrition, physical fitness, keeping mentally alert, and general health. (8 lessons)
	Quit Tobacco Health Kit Site membership required. If you're ready to quit smoking, this online program can help. Quitting smoking may be difficult, but it’s worth it! This online program will help you identify the risks associated with using tobacco, as well as the benefits associated with quitting. Even more importantly, this program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you will need to quit – and stay smoke-free! (3 Phases)