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Recreation - FITWELL

Fit Breaks, Classes & Workshops By Request

Bring movement breaks to your team!

FitBreaks

Fit Breaks

Fit Breaks are short movement breaks designed to help you re-energize, stretch tight muscles, alleviate tension from repetitive movements, and connect with your body. Relieve stress, Increase mobility, and improve mood with movement! Perfect for boosting team comradery while helping everyone stay healthy and active during the work week.

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Fit Break Options:

Warm Up to Work (WU2W) Dynamic warm ups to prepare you for the day's activities and lessen the likelihood of injury. A certified trainer will lead you through a 15 minute full body dynamic warm up to get you ready for your workday.

Midday Mobility: Whether you're in the middle of your day and have been sitting too long or you're starting your day on the swing shift, the Midday Mobility has got you covered! A certified trainer will lead you through a 15 minute session to loosen major joints, activate sleepy muscles, and increase your functional mobility.

Recorded sessions of WU2W and Midday Mobility are available on UCLA Recreation Facebook's page under the Videos tab and stored there to be replayed & followed anytime.

UCLA Recreation Facebook Page

Resources

For all our Hand, Wrist, and Elbow stretches, and to watch videos of the stretches.

For all our Lower Back stretches, and to watch videos of the stretches.

For all our Neck/Upper Back stretches, and to watch videos of the stretches.

Back Safety

Back Safety

Arrange a hands-on back safety seminar with a FITWELL strength coach at your next departmental meeting! Contact Elisa Terry for more details at eterry@recreation.ucla.edu.

Can't set up a seminar right now, but still want to learn? Already had a seminar and need to refresh? Check out our Safe Lifting Technique Videos:

Neutral Spine

Low Zone - Two Feet

Low Zone - Unilateral

Low Zone - Build a Bridge

Power Zone

Reaching Overhead

Walks - Routes and Resources

Walking

SELF-GUIDED WALKING ROUTES

UCLA Campus and UCLA Medical Center

#ActiveBruin Puzzle Pack Walks

UCLA Residence Hall and Guest House

Santa Monica Medical Center and LAX Walking Routes

FITWELL EDU Workshops

Workshops

VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON FITWELL WORKSHOPS

For UCLA student, staff or faculty groups! If interested, please see our updated virtual MENU OPTIONS HERE and then fill out a FITWELL workshop interest request form:

FITWELL Workshop Request Form

Please email fitwell@recreation.ucla.edu for any additional questions!

Workshop and Program Request Policies & Guidelines

Requests must be submitted at least 7 business days in advance of the program. This does not guarantee we can fulfill the request.

For larger requests (a request involving multiple dates and time blocks or a full day event), requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance and confirmed 2 weeks in advance.

Cancellation for single-day workshops must be emailed to amuenzer@recreation.ucla.edu and ssoetenga@recreation.ucla.edu at least 5 business days in advance. If program is cancelled by your team in less than 5 business days before date of program, half of cost will still be charged.

For a request that entails multiple dates and time blocks, cancellations must be submitted at least 2 weeks (14 days) in advance of the program. Since we need to staff programs and find available instructors, for larger requests it is imperative to confirm exact request 2 weeks in advance of the first date of event or program.

Exceptions are made for unprecedented situations, campus closures, or "acts of God" and compromises can be reached by both parties regarding program costs.

If program is cancelled by your team in less than 24 hours, full cost of program will still be charged. *If program is $0, there will be a $25 fee.

Any smaller change you make to your original request must be made at least 3 business days in advance of the program. (the more in advance the better). Please keep changes to a minimum for ease of communication and staffing.

University Recharge account/fund/project code information needs to be submitted or emailed to have on file when you confirm your program with us. Once program is confirmed and delivered, payment will be processed for any program that has a fee.

Virtual and In-Person Workshop Offerings

Fit Breaks

Re-Energize your team with a Fit Break during their work day! Perfect for breaking up long meetings on Zoom, boosting team comradery and connection and helping everyone stay motivated to move. A Fit Break can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 60 minutes.

Examples – Total Body Stretch, Dance, Fitness/Workout, Chair Yoga and more!

Digital Dance Party (Virtual only)

Uplift your team with a fun, energizing digital dance party. Our FITWELL team member will be the DJ and also teach group dance routines like the Wobble, Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, etc and facilitate group freestyle dance with games like Freeze Dance. Get moving to music you love, let loose and get your groove on! This workshop can be 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 full hour.

Fit To Series

These workshops focus on resolving particular stressors that affect many types of jobs including sitting or standing for long periods of time, lifting, bending or other repetitive workplace actions

Examples – Fit to Sit, Fit to Work, Fit to Lift

Stress Relief

Variety of stress relieving workshops geared towards your departments’ needs. Rejuvenate and renew your energy.

Examples – Meditation, Yoga, Breath Work, and more!

Self-Massage

Learn the trigger points in your hands, feet, face and body that you can massage yourself with a few simple tips and tools. Implements principles of Qi-ssage and myofascial release. Receive pdf handouts of these exercises to keep at your desk for reference.

Back Health & Optimal Posture

Examples – Alexander Technique, Gyrokinesis, Chair Yoga, and more!

Mindfulness

Learn the short and long term benefits of mindfulness through practice. Engaging workshops that take you through the steps to becoming more in tune with the present moment.

Examples – Stress Reduction, Resilience, Compassion, Communication

Teaching Kitchen & Nutrition

Gain valuable and practical culinary skills, as well as basic nutrition education for a comprehensive nutrition workshop! Also offering nutrition only workshops for a more tailored and in depth nutrition education experience.

Examples – Healthy & Fun Recipes for the Family, Knife Skills, Easy Weeknight Meals, Nutrition Basics, and many more!

Bruin P.A.W.S.

Bruin Productive Active Working System – Activate your co-workers, office, or department with this comprehensive workshop that thoroughly explains the Bruin P.A.W.S. system. Change the way you work - increase physical activity, increase productivity, and decrease stress! We’ll walk you through step-by-step to get you started and teach you the exercises, stretches, selfmyofascial release, and yoga/destressing activities to set up your team for productive, active workplace success!

Chair Massage

Whether for an event or staff appreciation program, you can request for 1-3 chair massage therapists to come to your location to give 10-15 minute massages to your staff members or students. Cost is $100/hour per therapist and availability is limited. Please book early and make sure to confirm your program 3-6 weeks in advance for the best chance of booking.

Nutrition

FITWELL Nutrition Resources

Resources for healthy eating, boosting immunity, smart shopping, and more from our team of nutritionists. Check back regularly for additional resources throughout the month.

Health Plans

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