Workplace Fitness Opportunities
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.
- Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
- Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
- Mar. 11-Apr. 8: Calm Strength. School of Nursing, Room S265 (University Hospital). Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $15 for the five week session. An infusion of yoga into various exercise styles designed to detox our bodies of toxins (stress & tension) while toning and strengthening key muscle groups. A complete workout containing cardiovascular work, strength and flexibility. Mostly done on the floor, a mat is recommended. All levels are welcome to this fresh class to jump start our Spring. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 9. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
- Mar. 11-Mar. 25: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $9 for the three week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 9. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
- Mar. 14-Mar. 28: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $9 for the three week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 11. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
- Mar. 24-May 12 (excludes Apr. 7 & 28) : Yoga. Memorial Union, N243. Class meets on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and costs $18 for the six-week session. Class is suitable for all levels. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 17. Click here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
- Mar. 28-30: Yoga Booty Boot Camp. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the Spring Break from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $9 for the 3 day intensive (Please budget to bring a tennis ball or plan on purchasing one for the intensive for ~$3). Stuck here in the office while students and co-workers are off to play? That’s OK! This class will be isolating tension and tightness stored in the low back, abdominals, and butt. Even if you cannot go on vacation, our soundtrack and movements will feel like we are at the beach, climbing mountains, or soaking in the heat. Open level. Mats and tennis balls suggested. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 21. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
- Apr. 1-May 9: Y-In Balance. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $18 for the six week session. Targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a slower, yet active style of yoga practice (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 25. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
- Apr. 5-May 10: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $18 for the six week session. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 29. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
- Apr. 6-May 11: Foundations of Power Vinyasa. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $18 for the six week session. Building functional intrinsic strength, movement is empowered by linking breath and consciousness for a life affirming mind-body connection (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 29. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
- Apr. 4-Apr. 25: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $12 for the four week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Apr. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
- Apr. 8-Apr. 29: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $12 for the four week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Apr. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
Walking School Bus
A Walking School Bus (WSB) is a group of 5-10 children who walk to school together under adult supervision. PedNet’s Walking School Bus spring program kicks off on Monday, March 7. Eleven Columbia elementary schools are participating. For more information or to sign a child up visit www.pednet.org
Taking Donated Bicycles
Got a new bike for Christmas and don’t know what to do with the old one? Donate it to the PedNet Coalition! The bicycles will be fixed up and used for the Create-A-Commuter program that teaches people how a bicycle can be a healthy, low-cost form of transportation. All sizes welcome. Bicycles that are beyond repair will be salvaged for scrap and sold to purchase new bike parts and accessories for the program. For more information on bike donation or this program, contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033 or gina@pednet.org. Individuals can donate funds for this program and/or volunteer to help out.
Learn Bike Mechanics
An eight-week series of classes (one night a week, two hours) that will teach you the mechanics of your bike from top to bottom! Classes are $25 each or $150 for the entire series. Classes start the first week of March but the day of week is still to be determined.
Contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033 gina@pednet for more information.
Farmers’ Market and Community Support Agriculture
Don’t miss out on fresh produce, eggs and baked goods. Columbia Farmer’s Market is available year-round and community support agriculture farms are now taking applications for pick-ups starting in May. Use this opportunity to make fresh, healthy meals for yourself and your family!
- Columbia Farmers’ Market offers year-round produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods. See website for locations as they change based on the time of year.
- Boone County Farmers’ Market offers produce, eggs, meats, baked goods April through October. See website for details.
- Pierpont Farms is a 34-acre family farm that produces vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruit using organic methods. This farm is located 15 minutes south of downtown Columbia.
- DanJo Farms produces fresh baked bread, meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, berries and fruits. This farm is located in Ashland, MO.
- Happy Hollow Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm just west of Columbia.