UCI Moves

Get moving this May! A little more movement goes a long way. Join your UCI and UCI Health co-workers in a month dedicated to movement. Whether you join the UC Moves challenge, attend a webinar, try a new fitness class, take a walk or the stairs, check out the UCI Moves More May opportunities below to motivate and inspire you to get and stay moving.

WHY MOVE MORE?

2024 UC Moves Challenge

UC MOVES CHALLENGE

Represent UCI or UCI Health in the 2024 UC Moves Spring Into Motion Challenge. Join your colleagues in this 4-week UC systemwide movement and activity program. Get inspired to move more and experience all the fun this May brings. Registration starts April 22. Participate individually or with a team for your chance to win weekly raffle prizes. Record daily physical activity starting May 6 with your favorite tracker or on your mobile or desktop device. View the 2024 Challenge flyer here.

LEARN MORE: UC MOVES CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT INFO SESSIONS
NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED.
Learn more about the registration process, creating/joining team, and the overall program. Webinar will be recorded and made available following the session.

Tuesday, April 23
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Join Live

Wednesday, April 24
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Join Live


UCI MOVES MORE MONDAY MESSAGES

Your Monday morning motivation to get moving this May. UC Moves More Challenge participants, check your inbox each Monday during the month May for a UCI Move More Message. Not a UC Moves More Challenge participant? Register Now. Click below to read archived messages after they are sent.

May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27

LIVE UCI
FITNESS

Fit Squad – Onsite and virtual fitness classes at multiple UCI and UCI Health locations. Free to all employees for 2023. Registration required.

Campus Recreation Group Fitness Classes – Onsite fitness classes at the Anteater Recreation Center. ARC membership and Fitness Pass required.

Campus Recreation Personal & Buddy Training – Onsite customized personal or small group training with a certified trainer. ARC membership and additional fees apply.

Campus Recreation BURN High Intensity Fitness Program – 6-week progressive high intensity fitness program that meets before or afterwork onsite 3 days a week. ARC membership not required. Set start dates. Current session registration has ended. Mark your calendars for future sessions. Additional fees apply.

KINETIC – Fueled by The Irvine Company, KINETIC is a private fitness center that also offers group fitness class for employees who work in UCI Research Park.

WEDNESDAY
WELLNESS WALKS

Onsite exploration of the UCI Campus. All are welcome. Meet the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion and Campus Recreation staff outside of Zot N’ Go at 11:30 a.m. for a walk that will incorporate mindfulness, meditation, and ecological education. Learn more.

Wednesday, May 8: UCI Marsh
Wednesday, May 22: San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve
Wednesday, June 5: UCI Ecological Preserve

FRIDAY FITNESS
WEBINARS

Learn more about how and why you should incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Webinars are 12 – 1 p.m. and are presented by your UCI Life Resources Program, ComPsych GuidanceResources. Save the date, registration available soon. Can’t attend live? The registration links become recording links following each session.

May 10:
Get Moving, An Introduction to Exercise
REGISTER NOW

May 17:
The Joy of Movement
REGISTER NOW

May 24:
Deskercise! Taking Care of Your Body During the Work Day
REGISTER NOW

May 31:
Walking for Mental Health
REGISTER NOW

ON-DEMAND
UCI FITNESS

Wellness Adds Up – Free virtual library of on-demand educational and activity videos including strength, flexibility, stress management, and more.

UCI SSIHI Restore and Rebalance Resources – Free virtual on-demand resources including Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Acupressure, Massage, and more.

MOVEMENT
MINUTES

Challenge yourself to complete each fitness video at least once each day this week:

UCI MOVES MORE RESOURCES

UCI Research Park Walking Map – Pick the route that's right for you, with walks along Research Park that vary from 0.3 to 1.3 miles.

UCI Interactive Map: Walking Paths – Walk the UCI Main Campus, North Campus, and Medical Center with paths less than and more than 1 mile.

UCI Ecological Preserve Trails – Go on an adventure in a 60-acre open space on the UCI Main Campus with trails and natural wildlife.

TAKE THE STAIRS POSTERS

Download, share, and post temporary signs to help promote taking the stairs when able. Click an image below to download the graphic file.

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