MoveU NewU Challenge
2021 #MoveUNewU Challenge
January 18 – February 12, 2021
This new year, make your fitness goals a reality! Participate in *3* eligible physical activity sessions for your chance to win exciting prizes:
- Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker
- Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones
- $25 Sportchek E-Gift Card
See full contest details below.
#moveunewu
Full Instructions:
- Participate in 3 eligible* virtual physical activity sessions anytime between January 18 – February 12, 2021. All fitness levels are welcome!
- Note: some sessions, such as those offered by the RAWC, require pre-registration – see further information below.
- At the beginning of each virtual session, please identify your full name in the chat and indicate you are participating in the #MoveUNewU Challenge. This information will be used to record and verify your participation.
- Please note, only UTM students are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Once you have completed all 3 activities, fill out the #MoveUNewU Virtual Passport.
- Completed passports will be entered into a randomized draw for the following three (3) prizes: Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker, Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones, and a $25 Sportchek E-Gift Card. Three (3) winners will be selected in late February 2021, after verification of participation. Winners will be subsequently provided with information regarding next steps on how to claim their prize.
*List of eligible activities:
Recreation, Athletics, and Wellness Centre (RAWC):
All sessions offered by the RAWC will require pre-registration via the recreation.utoronto.ca online portal. The access link to each session will be provided upon registration.
Type of Session |
Description |
Length |
Dates & Times |
Registration |
Online Group Fitness Classes (UTM sessions ONLY – denoted by ‘UTM Eagle’ icon) |
Check out a variety of daily live and on-demand online fitness sessions, including:
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45 min |
Various, weekly |
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#MoveUTM Consult with a UTM Fitness Specialist |
Interested in working out but don’t know how to get started? Work out regularly but want advice on modifying your workouts from home? Take advantage of our #MoveUTM Consult, in which a UTM Fitness Specialist will help you Define your Goals, Optimize your Space, and Explore our Virtual Programming to find the right fit for you while training from home. |
30 min |
Various |
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Attend a yoga instructional class – created for all experience levels. Some equipment is required (can be replaced with household items). |
1 hour |
Various, weekly |
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Woman on Weights (WOW) Workshop
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This program has been created to empower females/female identified participants, while debunking myths around why females often avoid weight training. Start the year off right and join our Women on Weights (WOW) workshop to learn about the benefits of weight training and to help guide you through the process of getting started with an at home weight training program. No equipment? No problem! We will be using household items in place of your traditional dumbbells. |
1 hour |
Tue, Jan 19 2021 1 – 2 pm |
UTM Community Sessions:
Session |
Description |
Length |
Dates & Times |
Registration & Access Link |
Alphabet Exercise Challenge |
Each letter of the alphabet is associated with an exercise - can you complete the whole alphabet? Join this session for a fun way to workout with beginner friendly moves in a new format. Facilitator: UTM Wellness Ambassadors |
1 hour |
Mon, Jan 18, 2021 3 - 4 pm |
Meeting ID: 828 4296 0615 |
Together Tuesday: |
Join your fellow peers and participate in the Fitness Bingo Challenge to learn fun facts about staying active and moving with us. Student-led and judgment-free. Facilitator: UTM Wellness Ambassadors |
1 hour |
Tues, Jan 19, 2021 2 - 3 pm |
Zoom (Drop-in but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register here.) |
Wellness 101 Workshop: From Goals to Reality! |
Connect with a fitness professional and learn leading strategies for creating and achieving effective fitness goals. Facilitator: RAWC Staff |
1 hour |
Wed, Jan 20, 2021 1 - 2 pm |
Zoom (Drop-in but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register here.) |
Learn to make high protein baked oatmeal (plus after-workout tips!) Facilitator: HCC Dietitian |
1 hour |
Wed, Jan 20, 2021 3 - 4 pm |
Zoom (Drop-in but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register here.) | |
Virtual Hike |
Join us on an Instagram Live for a virtual walk or hike outdoors. Remember to stay physically distanced and join us on Live so we can all (virtually) walk together! Facilitator: UTM Wellness Ambassadors |
30 min |
Fri, Jan 22, 1:30 - 2 pm |
Instagram Live @utmhccwellness |
K-Pop Dance Workout |
UTKD offers beginner friendly dance classes to your favorite kpop hits! Join us if you love kpop and want to meet new friends. No experience is required, only enthusiasm! Facilitator: UofT K-Pop Dance Crew |
1 hour |
Fri, Jan 22, 2021, 7 - 8 pm |
Meeting ID: 883 8010 7144 Passcode: 165113 |
Indoor Guided 10,000 Step Challenge |
Join us for this fun guided indoor stepping challenge. Follow along to a video where we have an on the spot exercise to get those steps in. Facilitator: UTM Wellness Ambassadors |
1 hour |
Tues, Jan 26, 4 - 5 pm |
Meeting ID: 858 2293 3095 |
Taekwondo 101 |
The Taekwondo sessions will be focused on fitness exercises that help martial artists develop their techniques at home, in addition to introducing the class to basic fundamental techniques. Facilitator: UofT Taekwondo Organization |
1 hour |
Thurs, Jan 28, 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thurs, Feb 4, 2021 5 pm – 6 pm |
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Phoenix Dance Workshop |
Facilitator: UofT Phoenix Dance |
1 hour |
Tues, Feb 2, 2021, Time TBA |
Zoom |
Dance Workout | Facilitator: UTM NuMonics Dance Team | 1 hour |
Fri, Feb 5, 2021 4 - 5 pm |
Zoom |
Exercise Bingo |
Not your typical Bingo! In this bingo every square has an exercise on it! Squares will be randomly called, and you complete the exercises if you have that square! Will you be the first to get a full card. Facilitator: UTM Wellness Ambassadors |
1 hour | Tues, Feb 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
Meeting ID: 890 4209 3894 |
Boxing Workout 101 |
Come join the UofT Boxing Club for a virtual boxing workout! We will go through basic boxing instruction and a full-body workout with no equipment needed. Everyone is welcome! Facilitator: UofT Boxing Club |
1 hour |
Wed, Feb 10, 2021, Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Zoom |
Contest FAQs:
I am not a UTM student. Can I still participate?
Unfortunately, this contest is only open to UTM students at this time.
Can I participate in tri-campus classes or activities?
Please refer to the List of Eligible Activities (above) to see which activities can count towards your MoveU NewU Passport.
Can I complete more than one passport?
Yes, multiple entries are permissible.
Can I participate in the same drop-in class each week and use it for validation each time?
Yes.
Do I have to attend every event listed?
No, just 3 instances of activities!
Have further questions or concerns?
Please contact Ravi Gabble, Health Education Coordinator at ravinder.gabble@utoronto.ca.