There are a number of programs and resources available through the university and beyond to help you reach your physical activity goals in Active U.
There are a number of programs and resources available through the university and beyond to help you reach your physical activity goals in Active U.
Active U participants can join the Active U Slack Channel (#activeu2024) on the umichWORKS Slack workspace.
This is an opportunity for you to share your active photos, ask questions, connect with other Active U participants, find encouragement, and more!
Active U defines physical activity using large muscle groups in which your pulse rate increases to a rate higher than your resting heart rate.
For Active U, we are focusing on helping folks understand the difference between moderate and vigorous exercise:
Here are just a few activities that can be counted toward "activity minutes" in the program:
You may improve your health and have more energy to exercise simply by eating smarter. MHealthy has more than 400 recipes that are tasty, nutritious and satisfying. They emphasize whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, lean protein, low-fat dairy and healthy fats. Explore MHealthy’s recipes.
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