Move More, Sit Less
Good enough is better than none at all.
Give it your all. Or some. Or just a little. No matter what, any movement is good movement. Maybe you just have 10 minutes in between minutes to stretch. Or you use lunch to take a walk. Or you're committed to completing that marathon. Whatever your goals, Exercise is Medicine on our campus aims to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health.
Move to Get Your Groove Back
It's true what they say: exercise does help you lead a healthy, happy life.
Reduce Depression & Anxiety
Regular physical activity reduces mild to moderate symptoms of depression by 18% and anxiety by 20-30%. Regular physical activity won't totally alleviate depression or anxiety, but a little goes a long way.
Improve Energy, Productivity & Mood
Feeling stuck? Get out and move! Studies show there's a 15-25% improvement in memory, attention and executive functioning, as well as a 30-40% increase in mood.
Focus on Your Physical Health, Too!
As you know, there are physical benefits to physical activity. You can reduce the risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and 8 types of cancer while also improving your bone health, physical function and quality of life.
How We Help You
Experts are here to help on your exercise journey.
Get one-on-one advice from knowledgeable students in our Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology program. We also provide workshops, events and resources to help you maintain your exercise regimen. We won't just develop an exercise plan with you, we'll also explain the psychology behind the exercise so you can understand your health behaviors.
Opportunities to Exercise
Check out some ways to get moving on our Green Bay and Manitowoc campuses.
Green Bay Campus
There's no shortage of ways to get moving on the Green Bay campus. Take a hike through beautiful Shorewood Park and the wild Arboretum. In the summer, kayak along the shores of Lake Michigan or snowshoe across a wonderland in the winter through UREC's outdoor rental equipment. Or, use weightlifting equipment and even access a climbing wall at the Kress Events gym!
Manitowoc Campus
The Manitowoc Campus Fitness Center is FREE for all students, faculty and staff. Located in the lower level of Founders Hall, the Fitness Center is accessible Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. The campus is also adjacent to Silver Creek Park, offering 27 holes of championship level disc golf and plenty of trails for walking, jogging and hiking.
Be a Mental Performance Consultant
If you're a student in our SEPP program, you can work with Exercise is Medicine to get hours toward your CMPC® Certification, earn applied experience as a mental performance student consultant and help your fellow UW-Green Bay community members.
Meet a
Phoenix
"I chose to get involved with EIM knowing that it is vital in staying healthy and having a better quality of life as I age."
Loretta Rafter
Department Assistant for Multicultural Resource Center
Ask an Expert
Meet Joanna Morrissey, chair of the Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Program and advocate for Exercise is Medicine. Her research focuses on how thoughts, emotions, behaviors and culture influence sport and exercise participation and overall quality of life. If you have questions about Exercise is Medicine, she can help!