Movement
Messaging Considerations
- Frame benefits of movement around increasing energy levels, self-esteem, memory and concentration, connecting with others through group movement and supporting mental health.
- Emphasize that all types of movement are beneficial, and exercise doesn’t have to always be rigorous or intense.
- Avoid messages surrounding weight, shape or size as reasons to exercise.
- Be sure that your language is inclusive to people of all different abilities and experience with movement.
Activities
- Invite Recreational Sports to stream a virtual exercise class for your group. Access it here.
- Organize outdoor events such as hikes, yoga, or stretching sessions with residents, while accounting for the different abilities and needs of each group member.
- Encourage your community to go for walks, or organize a group walk. Find campus routes.
- Promote scheduling time to move on a regular basis through posters, flyers, social media messages, etc. Make messaging accessible by including a time factor, such as suggesting 20 seconds of neck movements while sitting and studying.
Consultants
- Sarah Frey, Health Promotion Coordinator, Longhorn Wellness Center, sfrey@austin.utexas.edu
