We encourage the Tar Heel community to stay active everywhere, on or off campus. There are multiple ways you can be involved with Campus Recreation wherever you are. Students and members can participate in virtual group fitness classes, intramural sports, and our Strava weekly challenges for free. You’re also able to register for virtual group or personal training. Details below!
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How to Stay Active at Home
Fitness & Wellness
- Watch our On-Demand Fitness classes on YouTube
- Join live virtual Group Fitness classes on Zoom*
- Check out the weekly schedule
- Visit Stay Active to reserve your spot
- Participate in live virtual Heel Fit Group Training classes*
- Purchase a 1-day pass or unlimited membership on Stay Active (ONYEN login required)
- First class is FREE! Use the code FREECLASS21
- Membership includes live classes taught by a certified trainer and pre-recorded workouts
- Purchase a 1-day pass or unlimited membership on Stay Active (ONYEN login required)
- Register for a FitWell Check, a FREE 30-min online chat with a trainer*
- Sign up for one-on-one Personal Training or a personalized online program*
- Read through this List of At-Home Equipment created by our fitness staff
- Save these resources from UNC Sports Medicine:
As with any exercise program, participation in the exercises shown may result in injury. Participants are encouraged to stop if they experience pain or injury and should seek appropriate medical advice or care as needed. Participants should not begin any exercise program without consulting a physician and should always follow the advice of their physician before participating.
Intramural Sports
- Join our Strava club, track your activity, and interact with fellow Tar Heels
- Register for Intramural Sports, trivia or paint nights on Stay Active*
- Join our Discord and play Among Us on Mondays or Fortnite on Fridays*
Aquatics & Safety
- Complete these Swimming Dryland Workouts
- Check out these Water Safety Learning Activities for Kids from American Red Cross
- Look Before You Leap Video and Worksheets
- Reach or Throw, Don’t Go Video and Worksheets
- Swim as a Pair Video and Worksheets
- Think So You Don’t Sink Video and Worksheets
- Know About Boating Before You Go Floating Worksheets
- Think Twice Before Going Near Ice Worksheets
- Too Much Sun Is No Fun Video and Worksheets
- Be Cool, Follow the Rules Worksheets
- Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket Video and Worksheets
- Wave, Tide, or Ride, Follow the Guide Video and Worksheets
- Here are some other Kid-Friendly Activities from American Red Cross
Outdoor Adventures
- Register for virtual team building with our Challenge Course staff*
- Visit some of the great places to get outside in the area
- Watch Epic Films for the Great Outdoors
- Explore National Parks with Google
Wellness & Nutrition
- Read through these resources from UNC Student Wellness
- Check out these resources from UNC Sports Nutrition
- Meditation Tips to Help Combat COVID-19 Anxiety from Washingtonian
- Mental Health First Aid Online Course from American Red Cross
Work & Self-Care
- Visit these webpages for resources from UNC Human Resources
- List of Assistance-based Resources from The Well
- How to Stay Active When Working From Home by Thrive
- Your Work-From-Home Survival Guide for Self-Care by Everyday Health
- Self Care During Quarantine by New York Times
*available during the semester/while classes are in session
Best Ways To Stay Informed
Please check our website regularly for updates and follow our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. To learn more about the University’s Roadmap for Fall 2020, please go to carolinatogether.unc.edu. For information about COVID-19 from the CDC, please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus/.