Physical Activity | Human Resources

Meet your personal fitness goals

Access to in-person and online resources Two fitness memberships

Choose from two memberships, MoveWell and All-Access, featuring options like access to employee-dedicated facilities, fitness classes online and in person and more.

Convenient locations and hours On-campus fitness centers

With on-campus fitness memberships, you can enjoy our dedicated facilities. Check this page for hours.

One-on-one sessions Personal training

The personal training program is designed to help you meet your fitness and health goals through one-on-one training with an exercise specialist.

FOR MOVEWELL MEMBERS Fitness class schedule

Whether you want to focus on strengthening muscle, getting your heart rate up or improving your flexibility, we offer a variety of online and in-person classes. New schedules are offered in fall, spring and summer. You must re-register each semester. Membership is required.

For all UK employees Exercise specialists

Discover more ways to be physically active no matter what challenges you face.

For all UK employees Specialty fitness classes

Explore new ways to move your body. Discover different styles of exercise to help your move your body and reach your fitness goals.

FOR ALL UK EMPLOYEES Resources on and off campus

There are many beautiful walking locations in and around Lexington. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day can help improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels, reduce cholesterol and lower your risk for diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis and possibly depression. A low-impact form of exercise, walking can also be easier on the joints than running or other fitness activities.

For all UK employees Treadmill desk workstation

Increase your steps while you work with a desk treadmill workstation.

For UK Health Insurance Members Hinge Health

Hinge Health is a free benefit for your back and joint health. It provides all the tools you need to get moving again from the comfort of your home. You’ll get exercise therapy tailored to your condition and a personal care team of experts. Best of all, it’s free, 100% covered as part of your UK health insurance plan.

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Winter Workouts

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