Daily exercise is a great way to help maintain your mental and physical health.  Regular physical activity can reduce your stress and improve your mood. With national stay at home orders currently stretching through the end of April it is important to consider creative new ways to bring physical activity to your day.  Thankfully, in the past few weeks, we have seen the number of online exercise classes and offerings rapidly expand.  Many private gyms, clubs, recreation and yoga centers have pivoted and moved in person classes to online platforms.  Now the classes that you loved can be accessed from your home.  If group exercise was never your thing but you are missing the daily exercise that comes from walking across campus or biking from your apartment to class, there are many other ways to move your body and stay healthy during this time.  Below are some tips and suggestions to help you get moving during this time of physical distancing.     

• Build in time to exercise and move your body daily 
• Find an accountability partner to keep you motivated 
• Take free classes offered through Campus Rec and the Rec Movement Challenge 
• Check with your gym to see if they have moved classes online 
• Choose an activity you will enjoy and stick with it 
• Take a 30 minute walk or bike ride  
• Enjoy free virtual yoga & meditation classes through Health Promotion and Wellness 
• Aim for 30 minutes of activity at least 5 days per week 
• Host a zoom dance party!    

Stay home, be safe and move your body!!