{"id":9356,"date":"2019-11-15T21:49:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T02:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=9356"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:12:06","slug":"fitness-physical-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/well-u\/programs-resources\/fitness-physical-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness and Physical Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well-U supports employees interested in adding activity to their daily routines, reaching their fitness goals, and improving their overall physical health.<\/p>\n<h2>Access your FREE Studio Sweat onDemand fitness and wellness platform<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-embed\">\n<div class=\"wp-embed-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This is Studio SWEAT onDemand\" width=\"1062\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f20ZD-KEwpI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Free virtual fitness platform: 2,000+ on-demand and live workout classes for all levels<\/h3>\n<p>Put your health and wellness first this year by joining Studio Sweat onDemand\u2014your free virtual fitness platform with over 2,000 classes you can watch anytime or anywhere. There are class options available for all fitness levels and goals including: yoga, stretching, bootcamp, Pilates, HIIT, barre, sculpt, and more. Stream live classes or watch on your schedule with on-demand options. In addition to virtual workouts, you will also have access to bonus content like RIP Barbell, Piloxing, mindful meditations, and scenic virtual experiences.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Eligibility for Studio Sweat on Demand includes all full and part-time employees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studiosweatondemand.com\/well-u\">Join Studio Sweat OnDemand<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Group hiking<\/h2>\n<p>Over <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">eight weeks, you can join a group hike led by a certified personal trainer from <a href=\"https:\/\/rocpersonaltraining.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roc Personal Training<\/a>. Each week, the location will be different\u2014<\/span>you can sign up for each week you would like to attend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Group Hiking returns for spring 2026 on Saturdays, May 9\u2013June 27 at 9 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.rochester.edu\/search\/events?search=hiking\">View locations and register for each hike<\/a>\u00a0(starting April 1, 2026) or get answers to\u00a0frequently asked questions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/contacts\/frequently-asked-questions\/well-u-answers\/#hiking\">Well-U FAQs page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well-U supports employees interested in adding activity to their daily routines, reaching their fitness goals, and improving their overall physical health. 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