Health & Wellness Programs

New Year, New You! 2012

8 weeks, 8 different activities all geared towards helping you find balance through health and wellness! This is your chance to try new things and learn a way to be a better you!

When: Tuesdays, 7-8pm
Cost: $55 per person
Max 12 people

Here is your New Year, New You breakdown!

Date	Activity	Leader
January 17	Bootcamp	Alex Keizer
January 24	Aquafit	Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
January 31	Massage	Taylor Perry
February 7	Moksha Hot Yoga	Kristy Butler
February 14	Hip Hop	Dominique Saab
February 28	Q & A with Naturopath & Smoothies	Dr. Clare Craig
March 6	Rock Climbing	Romper Room
March 13	Wrap Up Night-Scavenger Hunt	Alex Keizer

January 17: Bootcamp

Join us for a high energy workout out in the open air. This is a fun-filled hour dedicated to functional training that will improve your everyday life. Class will focus on total body strengthening, improving agility, increasing cardiovascular fitness, and developing a stronger core. Get away from boring workouts and give your body & mind a boost. This bootcamp is for all levels of fitness. Be sure to bring water! 

January 24: Aquafit

Take the pressure off your joints and get the ultimate workout in the water! Aquafit classes are a great aerobic workout as you are moving your body through constant resistance. It’s smooth, it’s fun and you determine the intensity level that works for you.  The best part is aquafit keeps you cool even when the workout get tough!

January 31: Massage

TBA

February 7: Moksha Hot Yoga
Moksha yoga is a dynamic system of postures and breathing exercises specifically designed to be practiced in the heat. Moksha classes are intended to open, strengthen and detoxify the entire body.

February 14: Hip Hop Dance

Students will gain an understanding of hip hop through the incorporation of technique, history and combos. Dancers will learn some of the moves they have seen through current media as well as the grooving that hip hop is based on. According to group interest, styles to cover can include Old School, New School, ISO, Waacking, Waving and Popping.

 February 28: Q & A with Naturopath & Smoothies

Bring your questions for Dr. Clare Craig! Learn about Naturopathic Medicine, it’s philosophy, treatment,  modalities, education and training.  Dr. Craig will also provide some Naturopathic basics to improving diet and lifestyle so you can leave the session with hands on tools to make you and better you!

March 6: Rock Climbing

If you've never climbed before this is a great introduction! Romper Room will supply you with all the gear and your own guide. Learn the basics and simply test yourself. You don’t need to get

March 13: Wrap Up Night Scavenger Hunt

Congratulations-you did it! Celebrate your last class with a fun, yet physical Scavenger hunt led by one of VIU’s own student fitness leaders!  Is there more to this class? You will just have to wait and find out!

 

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS!
 “Mix It Up” & “Top It Off”

We want YOU to have more Fruits & Veggies!
So we are bringing them to YOU!

Campus Rec is bringing you a mixture of ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your day. Watch for our staff on campus handing out free fruit or join us in the gym lobby for free smoothies, a whole wheat pancake breakfast,
A Walk into Wellness and more!

We hope to see you there!

Wellness Wednesdays! Mix It Up & Top It Off!	Date	Time	Location
Random Act of Kindness - Free Fruit Give Away As this is the week to be kind to all, Campus Rec wants to bring you free, healthy food as our gift of kindness to you! Watch for Campus Rec staff handing out free fruit & granola bars all around campus!  Kindness is contagious so pass it on!	Feb 15	12-1	Various places on campus
Whole Wheat Pancake Breakfast Forgot to eat breakfast? No problem! Join us for a whole wheat pancake breakfast and start your day out feeling great! Top those pancakes off with fruit and you are good to go for the day! We will flip pancakes until there is no more to flip!	Feb 29	9-11am	Gym lobby
Free Smoothie Day Nutrition Drop In- Bring Your Own Mug! Just when you thought free fruit, granola bars and pancakes were enough, we are bringing you free smoothies too! Does it get any better? Walk away with a healthy and delicious fruit smoothie, recipes and nutrition tips for a healthier you. Don’t forget your mug!	March 14	11am-1pm	Gym lobby
Campus Food Strategy/Nanaimo Food Share Check out the Nanaimo Food Share and the Campus Food Strategy Group who are coming together to highlight the benefits of buying local, how you can take advantage of the good food box, what sustainable food means to you and more. Another great way to add more fruits and vegetables to your day…and it’s made right here on Vancouver Island!  Can’t get any better than that!	March 21	11:30-1pm	Upper Cafeteria
Walk into Wellness Puzzle Finale! Join us of a fun and interactive wellness walk around campus!  Complete 6 different Wellness stations along the walking route, collect a puzzle piece from each station, complete the puzzle at the end of the walk and enjoy some free food with your friends and colleagues. Come as an individual or come as a group. All are welcome! Feel refreshed, rejuvenated and simply enjoy the active break! Oh…and enjoy the free snacks at the end too…just to top it off!	March 28	12:10-12:50pm	Start in gym lobby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For further information contact:

Karen Alden
Fitness & Lifestyle Technician
250-740-6429
fitness@viu.ca