Fitness Programs
Employee Wellness offers no-cost fitness programming for Miami employees (all full time and part time regardless of benefit eligibility) and their spouse/SSDP who is covered by Miami's health plan.
Meet our fitness instructors!
Fitness Rooms
Fitness rooms, with employee-only hours, are available on the Hamilton, Middletown and Oxford campuses. Fitness rooms are suitable for all fitness levels and welcoming to beginners. Each work out space contains cardio equipment (elliptical trainers, treadmills, exercise bikes, and more), strength training machines, free weights, stability balls, stretching mats, and a variety of other exercise equipment. Locker rooms and showers are available for use.
To join, stop by during the employee hours and an Employee Wellness staff member will sign you up and help you get started.
Email an Employee Wellness member to set up an appointment for a Fitness Room Orientation.
Fitness4Life Schedule (PDF 1.18MB)
Racquetball Courts
In Phillips Hall, Employee Wellness has open Racquetball Courts Monday through Friday from 11am - 2pm. Please sign in at the Fitness Room desk (Room, 113) and bring your own equipment.
Open Gym Hours
Take advantage of the Open Gym Hours in the Phillips Hall Main Gym (located in the basement) every Monday and Wednesday. Enjoy open gym from 12–1pm or join the pickup basketball group at noon! Please bring your own equipment and sign in at the Phillips Hall Fitness Room 113 front desk.
Group Fitness Classes
A variety of group fitness classes are offered for Miami employees at different times through the day. No registration is required, just drop in and join the fun! Class types include aerobics, toning, Pilates, yoga, sport cardio, Zumba, and more.
Fitness4Life Schedule (PDF 1.18MB)
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Miami Recreational Sports Center
The Recreational Sports Center offers a variety of membership options for employees and their families.
- Individual membership: $17.50/month
- Individual PLUS (employee plus children)
- Couple (employee plus spouse/same sex domestic partner)
- Family (couple plus children)
Miami Faculty, Staff and families can visit the Rec Center at a reduced rate of $6.00 per person per day by showing your Miami ID to get the reduced rate.
To find out more information about memberships and all of your options, please contact the Pro Shop at 513-529-8181 or Tara Britton at 513-529-5357.
Miami Recreational Sports Center
YMCA Corporate Memberships
Miami University employees can participate in the corporate membership discounted plans offered by local YMCAs. Discount plans vary by location, so please contact the YMCA branch you are most likely to use on a regular basis for details. Signup occurs at the individual branches and requires a valid MU ID.
Great Miami Valley YMCA
YMCA of Greater Dayton
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Greater Cincinnati
Activation Fees (PDF 199KB)
Greater Cincinnati YMCA Facilities Listing (PDF 990KB)
Other Facilities
Anytime Fitness (5% discount at the Oxford location)
Oxford Seniors
Personal Training
Employee wellness offers personal training opportunities for Miami employees to develop an exercise routine specifically designed to meet their needs and goals. Individual or group personal training sessions are available by appointment only in the Phillips Hall fitness room (113).
Email an Employee Wellness Personal Trainer to set up an appointment.
Team Miami
Team Miami 2013 Photo Gallery (PDF 12.99KB)
Team Miami is ready to get you motivated and moving! Set a goal to walk, walk/run, or run in the Red Brick Run 5K (held annually in April) and Team Miami will provide you with the training and encouragement all the way to the finish line!
Fit Track
Assessing your cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength periodically is a beneficial way to track your fitness and health over time. Once you know your numbers, you can compare them to recommended fitness guidelines to identify the areas you are strong in and others you may want to improve. Then, you can tailor your exercise program to help maintain or enhance your fitness.
Click below to print the following documents that will lead you through how to test, track, and assess your fitness. Equipment and staff to assist with these assessments are available in the Phillips Hall Fitness Room during employee hours.
Fit Track Instructions (PDF 139KB)
Fit Track Categories (PDF 378KB)
Fit Track Results (PDF 37KB)
Engergize Your Workouts
Looking for a new workout? Try our featured exercise plans:
Beginner Weight Machine Workout (PDF 314KB)
Bodyweight Exercises (PDF 267KB)
Circuit Training (PDF 78KB)
Foam Roller Exercises (PDF 3.61MB)
Free Weight Upper Body Workout (PDF 279KB)
Medicine Ball Exercises (PDF 506KB)
Plyometric Exercises (PDF 198KB)
Treadmill Workout (PDF 46KB)
RESOURCES
Healthy Miami Campus Walking Map(PDF 979KB)
MUM Campus 1 mile loop (PDF 145KB)
Balancing Exercises for Home/Office (PDF 655KB)
Lunch Time Workout Tips (PDF 340KB)