The Center for Healthy Living is hosting a series of open house events, including giveaways, fitness classes and facility tours, beginning today (Feb. 6) and running through Thursday, Feb. 8.
The center is located in the Student Life Center and offers a variety of activities and services that encourage wellness among faculty, staff and students. Memberships, intramural sports, special events and fitness classes are available to all UNMC and Nebraska Medicine faculty, staff and students, as well as the community. Additional information on membership is available on the center’s website.
Activities planned for the open house include:
Tours
A staff member will give a guided tour of the facilities, including the cardio room, weight room, fitness classrooms and gymnasium. Come as a group or as an individual. Tours will be available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day and last approximately 20 minutes.
Intramurals
Stop by the front desk to register for a spring intramural leagues: Basketball, futsal (indoor soccer), pickleball or volleyball. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 16.
Fitness challenge: Join the movement
Join the center’s spring fitness challenge. Sign up online or at the center’s facility, track activity with this form and turn it in by March 8 (email the Center for Healthy Living or drop it off at the front desk) and win exclusive Center for Healthy Living gear.
Free popcorn
Grab free popcorn at the facility Feb. 6-8 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In-person fitness classes
Try out fitness classes for free.
- TRX suspension straps, Room 1009 (Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.)
- Indoor cycling (Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.)
- Total body fitness, Room 1004 (Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m.)
- Yoga, Room 1009 (Mondays and Wednesdays, noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m.)
Coffee Bar
On Thursday, Feb. 8, pick up a free coffee at the Center for Healthy Living coffee bar between 7 a.m. and noon (or while supplies last), featuring a variety of syrups and milks.