For one afternoon, Michigan Stadium will be filled with more than football energy. “Be Well in the Big House” returns Sept. 17, offering U-M faculty and staff a chance to move, recharge and explore well-being activities in one of campus’s most iconic spaces.

The free MHealthy event aligns with U-M’s theme year of “Human Health and Well-being,” part of the Look to Michigan vision. The theme focuses on fostering healthy and thriving communities at the university and beyond.

Employees can take part in activities both on and off the Michigan Stadium field, including yoga, Zumba, cardio drumming, health and well-being booths, flu shots, a farmers market and more.

Register early for on-field sessions

Five, 30-minute sessions will take place on the field. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome, and no equipment is required. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. To accommodate more participants, registration is limited to one session per person.  

• 3:10 p.m. – Football Skills and Thrills 

• 3:55 p.m. – Zumba

• 4:40 p.m. – Zumba

• 5:25 p.m. – Yoga

• 6:10 p.m. – Yoga

No registration needed for concourse activities  

Plenty is happening off the field as well. Registration is not required to take part in activities on and around the concourse:  

• 15-minute mini sessions of:

  • Cardio drumming – A low-impact, high-energy way to boost metabolism.

  • Wheelchair Ultimate – A twist on Ultimate Frisbee led by the U-M Adaptive Sport & Fitness team.

• Farmers market 

• Interactive health and well-being booths 

• Community Art project sponsored by Arts Rx

• Flu shots (bring health insurance card to avoid paying out-of-pocket)

• Medication take-back location, sponsored by U-M College of Pharmacy 

• Maize and Blue Cupboard donation drop-off – Bring a non-perishable food item to donate in support of Hunger Action Month. Monetary donations can also be given.

Event Information:

What: “Be Well in the Big House,” free event for U-M faculty and staff
When: 3 – 6:15 p.m., Sept. 17
Where: Michigan Stadium

Learn more about Be Well in the Big House and register for an on-field session. Anyone in need of accommodations to take part in these events can contact MHealthy at (734) 647-7888 or [email protected].