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Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

May 3, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Physical Activity Guidelines:

  • Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain some health benefits.
    • For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity and 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
    • Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities of moderate or greater intensity and involve all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week.

Everyday Physical Activity Tips:

Walk Whenever Possible

  • Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator.
  • Take a family walk after dinner.
  • Park farther from the store and walk.
  • Go for a half-hour walk instead of watching TV.

​​Live Actively

Get Active with Campus Recreation:

  • Personal Training and Group Exercise (Bearfit) – $40, utilize Non-credit Fee waiver
  • Outdoor adventures
    • Rock Wall and/or Pool Reservations
    • Outdoor Equipment rental
    • Outdoor Adventures Trips
    • and more.

Participate in Employee Wellness programs:

  • Yoga at Magers– Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Free- registration required.
  • Tai Chi at Magers– Tuesday, Thursday. Free– registration required.
  • Fab Fit Fun – Tuesday, Thursday Free– registration required.

Enjoy Bear Sports:

  • Ticket information
  • Future Bears Club: free tickets; kids age 12 and under

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