Physical Activity

OVERVIEW

At HealthyUNCG, we believe movement is essential to overall well-being. Physical activity not only supports better health, but also reduces stress, boosts energy, and improves focus throughout the day. Through programs, classes, and resources designed just for employees, we make it easier to stay active and incorporate wellness into your workday—whether on campus, at home, or on the go.

ways to get started

Fitness Fridays

Start your Friday with movement, energy, and a great workout!
Fitness Fridays is a new free fitness program for UNCG employees! Join us every Friday for a fun, supportive small-group workout led by a certified fitness coach.

Whether you’re brand new to exercise or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, all fitness levels are welcome—from beginner to advanced. No membership and no registration are required. Just show up and get moving!

📅 When: Every Friday, 12:00–12:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Kinesiology Gym, 1510 Walker Avenue (Map)
💰 Cost: FREE for UNCG employees
📝 Registration: Not required, but preferred! RSVP
Please sign the Waiver before attending.

What to Bring

• Water bottle
• Towel
• Rubber-soled athletic shoes

Locker rooms are available in the Coleman Building, located next door to 1510 Walker. Restrooms are also available inside the 1510 Walker building.

Come as you are, work at your own pace, and make time for your wellbeing! Fitness Fridays is your weekly opportunity to move, recharge, and connect with your UNCG colleagues.

Personalized Fitness Sessions

HealthyUNCG and the UNCG Department of Kinesiology invite UNCG employees to participate in an exciting fitness opportunity!

In collaboration with Kinesiology professor Dr. Teah Rawlings and Kinesiology majors enrolled in KIN 379: Instructional Methods of Physical Activity, this program offers employees the chance to work directly with supervised students to enhance their health and fitness goals. Many participants joined last semester and shared how beneficial and motivating the experience was! No membership needed and all fitness levels welcome!

Participants will receive:

• An initial interview to discuss health history and fitness goals
• Personalized exercise instruction
• One-on-one fitness training sessions
• Feedback and recommendations from Kinesiology students

Schedule

• Initial participant interviews will take place during the first week of November
• Participants will participate in three fitness training sessions during the days of November 16th – 23rd
• If you’re interested in participating, please complete the registration form below. A member of our team will contact you within a week with additional details. Spots are limited, and participants from last semester are welcome to register again!

For questions or more information, please contact Stefanie Milroy at healthy_uncg@uncg.edu.

Kaplan Center for Recreation and Wellness – Employee Memberships

UNCG’s Kaplan Center for Recreation and Wellness offers affordable membership options designed just for employees, with both monthly and annual rates available. Payroll deduction makes it even easier to stay active and prioritize your well-being.

As a member, you’ll enjoy access to:

• Convenience: Inclusive, men’s, and women’s locker rooms
• Fitness & Recreation Spaces: 23,000 sq. ft. of weight and cardio equipment, mat room, group fitness studios, and a 3-lane indoor running track
• Courts & Gyms: 3-court and 2-court multi-purpose gyms, 2-court MAC, and 2 racquetball courts
• Aquatics: Natatorium with competition and activity pools, plus an outdoor pool patio
• Climbing & Adventure: 54-foot climbing wall and bouldering wall
• Wellness & Relaxation: Zen Zone with nap pods and hydromassage chairs, inclusive dry sauna
• Community & Social Spaces: Spartan Terrace, Spiro’s Lounge (table tennis, billiards, shuffleboard), and meeting spaces
• Piney Lake: 40+ acres of scenic, park-like property located just eight miles south of campus. Members can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming (April–September), innertubes (with PFDs available), water trampoline, Wibit track, catch-and-release fishing, badminton, bocce ball, corn hole, hammocking, hiking, volleyball, a 9-hole disc golf course, and picnicking.

Partner and family memberships are also available. See the Kaplan Center for Recreation and Wellness website for more information and membership options:

FITNESS and wellness LENDING LIBRARY

Want to exercise but don’t have the time? Wish you could work out while in the office? Check out HealthyUNCG’s Fitness and Wellness Lending Library!

HealthyUNCG’s Fitness and Wellness Lending Library allows employees and departments to “check out” various fitness and wellness equipment to use while in the office. Items target flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness and include over 75 items including desk ellipticals, yoga mats, kettlebells, free weights, fit deck cards, vibration plates, red light therapy, and much more.