New! WERQ Dance Fitness

Join One to One Fitness instructor Gabby Tysl for a 9-week dance fitness class called WERQ. WERQ is a wildly addictive cardio dance fitness workout to the freshest pop and hip-hop music. The classes are designed to be judgment-free and supportive, and to create a good vibe. No dance experience is required. 

Wednesdays, June 17 - Aug. 19 (no session June 24), 5:30-6:15 pm at the Veale Recreation Center

*Please note that we hope to bring back Zumba this fall.

In-Person Exercise: Yoga on the Quad and More!

This summer, the Wellness Program will continue its partnership with One to One Fitness to offer several in-person physical activity programs for faculty and staff. Click on the hyperlinked titles below to learn more and register for the following exercise classes.

Yoga on the Quad - Join instructor Julie Brown on Thursdays for a 10-week Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. Meet at the wind turbine near One to One and the Veale Recreation Center and bring your yoga mat and water bottle for a great outdoor workout. Thursdays, June 18 - Aug. 20, from 12-12:45 pm on the Case Quad near the wind turbine

Muscle Conditioning - Devote time to building your physical fitness with instructor Gab'riel Shabazz during this 9-week Muscle Conditioning class. Tuesdays, June 16 - Aug. 18 (no session June 23), from 5:45-6:30 pm at the Veale Recreation Center

Pilates Mat - This 10-week class with LaShundra Epps is a low impact class that focuses on muscle tone, balance, posture, body alignment, and mind-body awareness. There is concentration on each movement being precise, steady, and controlled, with associated breath control. Pilates specifically emphasizes your core, which affects the rest of your body. Wednesdays, June 17 - Aug. 19, from 12-12:45 pm at One to One Fitness

NEW! Courageous & Future-Ready: A Leadership Series for Thriving Amidst Change & Complexity

Everyone has an opportunity to show up as a leader in all areas of life and thrive. This 10-session series is designed to help staff and faculty become courageous, future-ready leaders who can thrive in uncertainty without sacrificing their well-being. Each session blends research-based insights, reflection, real-world application, and interactive exercises to equip leaders at all levels to navigate change with courage, authenticity, and sustainable effectiveness. Join Dr. Rosie Ward as she draws from her research on the "Stuckness Zone^TM" during this series, which is eligible for a Career Well-being incentive.

Tuesdays, June 2 - Aug. 4, from 12-1 pm via Zoom.

Register for Summer Weekly Well-being Breaks

Registration is still open for our summer Weekly Well-being Breaks, which are part of the university's Expressions of Care initiative. These 30-minute Zoom sessions provide faculty and staff the opportunity to focus on well-being through self-care activities with their favorite presenters, such as relaxation, mindfulness, stretching, and movement.

Tranquil Tuesdays

9-9:30 am on June 2, 16 & 30; July 14 & 28; Aug. 11 & 25

Register for the Tuesday sessions

Wellness Wednesdays

3-3:30 pm on June 10 & 24; July 8 & 22; Aug. 5 & 19

Register for the Wednesday sessions

Join Weight Watchers at a Discounted Rate

A 50% subsidy is available for benefits-eligible faculty and staff interested in joining Weight Watchers (WW), which could make your membership cost as low as $10.25 per month depending on the plan you select. While we do not host WW meeting on CWRU's campus, you can choose to join digital + workshops (there are many community workshops available around the area) or simply a digital membership, featuring WW's new and improved app. Learn more here, including how to join.