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<\/a>\u201cThis is a way for all of us to come together to be part of something bigger during the pandemic \u2014 and it\u2019s good for our well-being,\u201d Rachel Decker, associate director of programs and assessment at the Office of Recreational Services, said. \u201cWe are excited for UToledo community members to represent Rocket Nation.\u201d<\/p>\nAs of April 26, The University of Toledo ranked No. 25 in the country in average workout minutes per student. A total of 61 schools are participating in the virtual event, which runs through Wednesday, May 6.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud of our showing so far, but we would love to crack the top 20,\u201d Decker said.<\/p>\n
To help the University boost its active minute average, go to the National Recreation Movement website<\/a><\/strong> and create an account with your UToledo email address. Once you have an account, you have access to live and recorded workout, fitness and movement classes.<\/p>\n UToledo is offering a different virtual fitness class schedule<\/strong><\/a> every week. Check out the many activities available; these include Zumba, Pilates, yoga, cardio drumming and kickboxing.<\/p>\n \u201cThis challenge is about staying active together even when we\u2019re apart,\u201d Decker said. \u201cMoving at your own pace is not only good for your physical health, but for your mental health, too, and that\u2019s so important, especially now.\u201d<\/p>\n UToledo community members who are physically active throughout the day are asked to log their total number of active minutes.<\/p>\n And TikTok videos showing how you #RecAtHome<\/strong><\/a> are welcome.<\/p>\n