You may have heard it before but we will say it again -- getting regular physical activity is a critical part of staying healthy. Moving your body every day helps stave off physical ailments and support your mental well-being. 

If the activity is fun for you, then you are more likely to stay motivated. Try thinking outside the box; physical activity is more than just running or biking.

Activities you can do on campus or near UNC:

• Dance- check out various dance related student orgs, local contra dancing, and more
• Bike- join a ride with the Tarwheels, borrow a ride from Tar Heel Bikes, or attend one of many cycling classes with Campus Rec
• Canoe, Stand Up Paddleboard,  or Kayak- Campus Rec offers expeditions, or get yourself to Jordan Lake or Saxapahaw to rent a vessel or a guided trip
• Garden- if you need a garden, look into the Carolina Campus Community Garden or search for a garden in your neighborhood
• Play a sport - play an intramural, join a club sport, or play pickup (Cobb Court, Woolen Gym for basketball, Hooker Fields for ultimate frisbee)
• Use your body as transportation - walk, bike or wheel yourself to and around campus
• Be active in the water - visit the UNC pools, the Town of Chapel Hill acquatics program, or another facility near you
• Take a group fitness class - Sweat it out with cardio, stretch it with yoga and pilates, or build strength - all at no cost from Campus Rec
• Hike - check out Healthy Heel's top 22 spots to get outside or enjoy the many offerings of Carolina Adventures and the Outdoor Education Center
• Jump rope - get yourself a rope and jump over it!
• Martial arts - UNC has student orgs for all sorts of martial arts. Local studios also exist.
• Walk, jog or run - we recommend doing these with a friend or a group to socialize while you get fit.