Get Up & Get Moving College can be stressful. Schedules are often packed with trying to juggle a social life, relationships, classes, jobs, clubs and many other responsibilities, leaving students with little to no time at all to pay attention to what they eat, or spare time to exercise. Below are some fun tips for staying fit and healthy throughout the school year.
Intramural Sports manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/ intramural/about.html UH Mānoa offers a variety of intramural sports, including indoor/ outdoor soccer, flag football, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, softball and volleyball. All leagues are welcoming to newcomers and firsttimers. This is a perfect way to make new friends and meet new people, all the while staying healthy and burning those extra calories. Gym Time manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/ fitnesscenter/about.html The Warrior Rec Center is equipped with a variety of weight machines, cardio machines, free weights, an indoor track, and volleyball and basketball courts. Familiarize yourself with the hours, rules and regulations to ensure that you come to the gym prepared. Be sure to bring your validated UH Mānoa student ID, a gym towel, workout apparel and shoes. Don't forget socks or a lock for your locker. Forgot anything? Stop by the bookstore next door to grab any last minute items!
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Leisure Center manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/ outdoored/rentals.html Student Recreation Services (SRS) offers students many ways to be active outdoors. Students can learn how to kayak, sail, surf, body board, stand-up paddleboard, scuba dive or snorkel. To participate, stop by the Physical Education/Athletic Complex, Room 200 located near the Stan Sheriff Center. Don’t forget your validated UHM student ID and money to pay for classes. Bike & Bus Riders map.hawaii.edu/manoa Walking to and from class everyday is a quick way to get exercise in. Also, rather than waiting for TheBus, opt to bike or skateboard to your destination. There are more than 50 free bike racks and a bike cage on campus for bike parking. There are also bike repair stations on campus for bike commuters. Take a look at the UH Mānoa campus map at the link above to learn more about Transportation and Parking spots.
Outdoor Activities Do you prefer to explore on foot or in the water? Hiking along with surfing are a few favorites when it comes to outdoor activities in Hawai‘i. There are many trails and surfing locations to explore. Take a look at the following page for places to hike and surf. Participate in these activities safely by following state regulations that are in place, leave the place better than you found it, and have fun! Recreational RIOs manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife/ studentorg/rio.php Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa serve the campus and greater community by providing leadership development for students and by promoting community spirit, activism, public service, and social, recreational, and cultural interaction among UHM students, faculty, and staff. Some of the recreational RIOs available include an Aikido Club, Ballroom dance club, K-pop cardio club, Kempo club, Powerlifting club, Salsa Dancing and more! Visit the link to see the list of RIOs currently available.
