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Check out the classes and other health tips from PEAK Academy and Campus Recreation.

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From PEAK Academy

Register now for fitness classes

PEAK classes for U of U employees are inexpensive, appropriate for all fitness levels,?and conveniently located?on campus. Classes started August 24 but it?s not too late to sign up.?Choose from the following:?

• circuit training
• aquatone
• core training
• functional fitness
• indoor cycling
• stretch and strengthen
• weight training
• yoga?

PEAK?s university employee fitness classes are open to all employees of the University of Utah, University Hospital and University affiliates in Research Park. Family members and partners of employees may also participate in PEAK classes. Register here.??

Well U Program 2011

PEAK Health and Fitness has been an integral part of the U?s?WellU Employee Wellness Program since it was launched in 2007. PEAK?s passport options include Bod Pod (body fat) analysis, resting metabolic rate testing, personal training, wellness coaching and nutrition consultation.?

As of July 2011 benefitted University employees may take advantage of two WellU Passport options at no cost. Additionally, completion of two passport options between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 qualifies benefitted employees to receive a WellU discount for the 2012 Plan Year (7/1/2012 to 6/30/2013).

Schedule your appointments online?or call?801-585-7325.?

PEAK?s Nutrition Workshops

Held in HPR N 227 on Mondays from 12 noon ? 1 p.m.,?nutrition clinics are an informative way to spend your lunch hour. Bring a bite to eat and invite your colleagues. Visit PEAK for more clinic and registration information.

Sept. 12- Canning and preserving: How to save those garden vegetables

Oct. 3- Eating from the garden: Varieties of squash and how to prepare them

Oct. 31- Food cures

Nov. 7- Eating for your age

Nov. 21- Fresh dips and salsa

Dec. 5- Holiday eating guide

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From Campus Recreation

Fitness Program

Sweat is beautiful! From indoor cycling and zumba, yoga and body works, step and pilates, to belly dance and Latin dance,?Campus Recreation offers?a variety of cardio/fitness, mind/body, and personal enrichment classes designed to accentuate your healthy life. Questions?? Call 801-581-8898.

Intramural Sports

From soccer to full-contact kickball, there is a game with your name on it. Intramural sports?registration deadline is Sept. 7. Questions? Call 801-581-3797.

Outdoor Recreation Program

From canyoneering to mountain biking, the Outdoor Recreation Program can help you gear up?for the great outdoors.?Check out the website for a list of trips offered this fall.?If you need gear, the ORP has it, including water sports, climbing?and mountaineering, and camping and backpacking equipment, as well as bikes. Questions?? Call 801-581-8516.

?Find out more at Campus Recreation.

Source: http://fyi.utah.edu/issues/2011_09_07/story_11975.html

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