Walk It Wednesdays with Campus Recreation

Walking is a workout that can be done anywhere, which is why it’s a great way to get started on the path to wellness. Join Campus Recreation in building a healthier University of Cincinnati community with a FREE walking program every Wednesday beginning April 6 through Nov. 16. The

Walk It Wednesday

program will begin at noon each Wednesday, and include a 30-minute walk and light stretch afterwards. Interested participants should meet at the Member Services desk of the Campus Rec Center (Uptown West Campus) or the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley (Medical Campus) at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, beginning April 6. No registration required. Walk It Wednesday is open to the entire community, so invite co-workers, friends and family. Rain or shine, activities will be planned.

Walk It Wednesday participants are entered to win a monthly prize, including a Fitbit for the first month’s prize! One prize will be given out on the last Wednesday of each month; the winner will be notified via email.

Research shows we obtain the most benefits from walking when “walking with purpose,” which refers to having a fitness stride vs. a normal walk. The

Mayo Clinic

describes this with the following recommendations:

• Head held up, looking straight ahead
• Neck, shoulders and back are relaxed, not stiff, but straight
• Swing arms freely with some pumping permitted
• Stomach muscles are slightly flexed to assist the back in being upright
• Find a rhythm and step onto the ground, rolling from heel to toe.
  

This proper position helps to promote healthy blood flow, which increases oxygen to muscles, leaving a refreshed feeling after the walk.

Campus Recreation members enrolled in the Rec Rewards Membership Reimbursement Program can swipe in at the member services desk in order to have the visit counted toward their eight required visits per month. More information on the Rec Rewards program can be found on the

UC Employee Membership Reimbursement Program

Web page.

uc.edu/campusrec