Offered through Miami's Benefits and Wellness program, Healthy Miami, free Fitness 4 Life classes and access to the Phillips Hall fitness center are available for all faculty and staff, regardless of their participation in Miami's health plan.
How familiar are you with the Fitness 4 Life program? Take our quiz and find out!
GreenHawks is the University’s first online, student-run publication dedicated to keeping the Miami community updated on the latest trends in sustainability and health. From how to avoid the worst of flu season to zero-waste solutions for dorm decorations, GreenHawks have got it covered!
Food, Accessibility, and Resilience at Miami or F.A.R.M., focuses on understanding the impacts of agricultural pursuits on environmental and human health as well as exploring diverse food systems. The organization works closely with Miami’s Institute for Food to educate the community on sustainable agriculture and healthy eating.
Looking to kick that gym anxiety? BarLife Calisthenics Club was created to give students a supportive space to focus on a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness. The club meets once a week to increase strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.
Since 1973, OAC has been providing a welcoming community to anyone looking to blaze their own trail and get outside their comfort zone. The group offers affordable adventure trips to students of all skill levels and provides equipment and training to all members free of charge.
Active Minds is a national organization that exists to change the conversation around mental health and illness. Miami’s branch of Active Minds forms partnerships with other organizations around campus and holds events throughout the year that promote positive mental health. One popular event is the “Stress Less Week” that helps students control stress levels with activities like yoga and dog therapy around exam time.
In the fall of 2014, College Diabetes Network was created to provide an active support system for students living with Type 1 diabetes. The organization provides students with easy access to resources and information that help them foster healthy lifestyles in college while living with the condition.
HAWKS Peer Health Educators are a driving force in health and well-being education on campus guided by four principles, freedom, information, reflection, and engagement. HAWKS strive to help students make informed decisions and maintain a healthy lifestyle during and beyond their four years at Miami.
Miami University’s natural areas are located around the campus and comprise more than 1,000 acres with 17 miles of hiking trails.
In the natural areas you can hike, jog, study, bird watch, dog walk, explore, learn, discover, meditate or just be.
Each year, the natural areas host the annual Hike-A-Thon, attracting nearly 1,000 outdoor enthusiasts.
The DeWitt Log House brings history to life with actors portraying people from the past.
The natural areas provide opportunities for students in field ecology to study the effects of invasive species on forests.
Are you a recent college graduate? Even if you've been out of school for years, you will find these tips useful for maintaining a healthy financial lifestyle:
For more information on these tips and others, see Ten tips for financial wellness: Pack your lunch, really.
M.O.V.E. (Miami & Oxford Value Exercise) is a no-charge, monthly fitness class hosted by President Greg and Dr. Renate Crawford. Suitable for all ages, the classes are held on Saturdays, 10–11 a.m., and unless otherwise noted, are located outside the Crawford's home, Lewis Place (310 E. High St.).
Mark your calendar for classes this fall:
Comfortable clothes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude are recommended!
For questions, contact Shannon Speed, 513-529-2193 or Miami Benefits and Wellness, 513-529-3492.
