Join University Recreation for #MOVEmber, a month of challenges, workouts and workshops scheduled throughout November and designed by University Recreation to help participants stay fit and active both mentally and physically throughout the holiday season. The month-long event will also incorporate recipes and tips for healthy eating from URec registered dietician Katie Ellison.
#MOVEmber participants can follow along on URec Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @UABURec to follow along with weekly challenges. Participants can also find a URec member and learn the Workout of the Month, which features exercises such as seated shoulder presses, leg extensions and standing bicep curls.
See a tentative schedule below; follow along on URec social media to participate.
Week 1
Nov. 4-10
Weekly Challenge: Planks
Nutrition Tip: Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe
Safe Lifting 101: Every Monday and Wednesday at noon, learn techniques such as correct spotting practices and how to use free weights properly and program workouts efficiently.
Week 2
Nov. 11-15
Weekly Challenge: Wall sits
Exercising Your Thoughts: Learn about meditation, yoga and mental health
Nutrition Tip: Learn about how just a quarter-cup of blueberries can improve your brain’s executive functions based on research from the journal Nutrients.
Safe Lifting 101: Scheduled every Monday and Wednesday at noon
Week 3
Nov. 18-22
Weekly Challenge: Burpees
Nutrition Tip: Learn the best healthy alternatives to #TellYourMom about while cooking for holiday meals
Safe Lifting 101: Scheduled every Monday and Wednesday at noon
Week 4
Nov. 25-29
Weekly Challenge: Air squats
Nutrition Tips: Learn to practice smart eating and balance your holiday meals with physical activities
Safe Lifting 101: Scheduled every Monday and Wednesday at noon
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