Fitness Resources
Research shows physical activity helps us maintain strong muscles and bones and promotes overall better health. Movement in any way can assist in reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. It also promotes mental health and cognitive function. Below are resources for both physical and mental health. Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are looking for new ways to challenge your current routine, we hope these resources help you keep living a #LifeinMotion wherever you are!
Check back often as we will continue to add resources. Have a great idea? Send it to us at fitness@osu.edu
Written Workouts
Need inspiration for your next workout? Download a written workout from the right side of this page. Created by our certified instructors and trainers, each workout provides you with safe and effective exercises to work your upper, lower or total body.
Group Fitness OnDemand
Check out our YouTube playlist on the Student Life Channel for OnDemand group fitness workouts. With everything from strength to yoga to cycling and ranging in length from 10 to 45 minutes, these videos will help you fit movement into your everyday schedule!
Buckeye Breaks
Even just 5-minutes of movement can help reenergize the body and refocus the mind. Take a quick break from work or school with these gentle, guided-movement videos.
Seated Neck and Shoulder Stretches
Standing Chair Lower Body Stretches
Fitness Challenges
Keep your fitness routine fresh with our Fitness Challenge videos! These shorter, specialized workouts are great for squeezing in a quick sweat-sesh on a busy day. Click here to view our collection of total body, lower body, upper body, cardio and core workout videos.
Articles
At Home Personal Training Tips
Resistance Training for Runners
Creating Healthy Habits That Last
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Body
Fitting Fitness and Healthy Habits Into Your Life
Videos
Fitness Move Friday – The Squat
Fitness Move Friday – The Lunge
Fitness Move Friday – The Turkish Get Up
Fitness Move Friday – The Bear Crawl
35 Rep Challenge – Push-Ups and Squats
How to Use Your Mini Loop Band