Get Active April: join our fun events to fit more movement into your day
We all know that exercise is good for us, but life can sometimes get in the way. Even though daylight hours are growing shorter and assignments are starting to roll in, it’s still important to find ways to keep moving every day for optimal health – just like you commit to your study routine.
Finding an activity you enjoy is vital. You can stay active in so many ways – from skateboarding, jogging, playing a team sport to simply walking the dog.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be a big deal. Committing to just 30 minutes of daily exercise (even incidental movement like strolling around campus or parking further away and walking the last leg to class) can improve your energy levels, mood, sleep quality and study efforts, and hopefully spur you on to commit to healthy new habits!
Get active with us this April!
Supporting the Victorian Government’s Get Active Victoria campaign, at Deakin we too want to encourage everyone to move more for better health, and so next month we’re hosting a range of free Get Active April activities – both online and on campus – to get you out of your chair and having fun with your fellow students.
Aim to complete at least 30 minutes of exercise each day – every little bit of movement helps you hit that goal! We predict you’ll finish the month feeling great and energised to tackle your assessments.
- Get moving with a DUSA club. Play table tennis, go for social run, bust out some dance moves with Beat Blastoff throughout the month, or even try Jazz or chant with our cheerleaders (from 14 April)! Our DUSA social clubs are hosting a great range of activities so you can mingle as you move – you might even discover a hidden talent, exciting new hobby or uni pals along the way!
- Try a free DeakinACTIVE fitness class. We’re offering Ab & Core, Reps, Mat Pilates, Strength Circuit, HIIT, Boxing and Yoga classes across our campuses – stop by and recharge between your study sessions.
- Can’t make it to campus? DeakinACTIVE is hosting free online wellbeing classes during April and beyond – tune in to unwind with meditation, yoga and pilates classes from the comfort of home.
Keep an eye out for the range of events and register on the Get Active April webpage.
We’re here to support your health
Have you downloaded DeakinWELLBEING yet? The DeakinWELLBEING app is your free one-stop-shop for all things health – both physical and mental. Based on the five ways to build wellbeing – connecting, being active, taking notice, keep learning and giving – the app makes it easy to find balance and develop healthy habits.
Deakin’s Current Students website also hosts a range of health and wellbeing content to help you find more ways to be balanced, including staying connected, getting proper sleep, exercising your body and mind, and understanding the link between food and mood – check it out!
We also offer a range of health and wellbeing services to support you as a student. For urgent support outside of business hours, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or SuicideLine (1300 651 251) straight away. They’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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