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Physical Activity
Healthy UNH works to enhance, support, and connect people to physical activity programs to foster lifelong well-being and empower community members to take ownership of their health. We do this by:
- Cultivating partnerships with campus organizations to enhance and support physical activity programming, infrastructure, and environment on all campuses;
- Promoting physical activity offerings on all UNH campuses; and
- Educating the UNH community about the benefits of lifelong physical activity to encourage active lifestyles.
Employee Fitness Program
The Employee Fitness Program is located in the Field House on the UNH-Durham campus is approximately 3,600 square feet in size. Exercise equipment includes an assortment of cardio machines, Nautilus strength stations, free weights, and a variety of core and balance training equipment. All faculty and staff are eligible to use the exercise facility, and although it is preferable that individuals enroll in the UNH Employee Fitness Program, it is not mandatory.
Campus Fitness Map
The Healthy UNH Fitness Map is an inventory of all the fitness opportunities UNH has to offer. Use this interactive tool to find your next workout location.
Campus Walking Guide
Use Google maps to help you track the distance you have walked on campus. The walking directional can pinpoint your exact walking routes around campus to let you know how far you are going.
Campus Rec Memberships
Employees are able to join the Hamel Recreation Center with monthly or yearly rates, as well as with multi-pass visits and use the Cigna Fitness Club Reimbursement benefit. Click the "Learn More" link below for information about membership options.
Recent Blog Posts Related to Physical Activity
Ways to Stay Active While in Quarantine With the rapid increase of the Omicron variant spreading to people all over the U.S. according to New York Times the country has been averaging almost daily... Read More
The Benefits of Stretching Are you neglecting one of the most important aspects of your physical health? Although you may be active, do you stretch enough? Stretching is a very important practice... Read More
Tips for Keeping Your Workouts Fresh and Fun Think about your workout routine: do you enjoy it? Are you seeing results? Do you look forward to your workouts? If you answer yes to any of these... Read More
