Physical Well-being
Physical well-being is practicing self-care for the needs of your body. This includes physical activity, balanced nutrition, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding harmful behaviors. Physical wellness also includes a personal responsibility to understand your body’s warning signs and recognize when you are ill and in need of medical attention.
The Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness offers many opportunities and resources to help support you in attaining your physical well-being goals. In addition to our recreational facilities that include a fitness center, gymnasium, pool and outdoor recreation areas, we also offer personal training and group fitness classes.
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Minimum Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults
Minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week
Days of moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity per week
Minutes of being active per week
Moderate-Intensity
Moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity means you’re working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat. One way to tell if it’s a moderate-intensity aerobic activity is that you’ll be able to talk, but not sing the words to your favorite song.
Examples of activities that require moderate effort:
- Walking fast
- Doing water aerobics
- Riding a bike on level ground or with few hills
- Playing doubles tennis
- Pushing a lawn mower
Vigorous-Intensity
Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity means you’re breathing hard and fast, and your heart rate has gone up quite a bit. If you’re being active at a vigorous level, you won’t be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath.
Examples of activities that require vigorous effort:
- Jogging or running
- Swimming laps
- Riding a bike fast or on hills
- Playing singles tennis
- Playing basketball
Nutrition
In addition to physical activity, what you eat has a major impact on your physical well-being. One of the most important decisions you make each day is choosing which foods to eat. Whole, nutrient-dense foods are a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle. Eat well to live longer, prevent disease and maintain a healthy weight.