VU in Motion activities will stop temporarily, as the summer break started on Monday, 14 July, and will end on Monday, 18 August.
Of course, you don't have to sit still during the summer. During a holiday, you often find yourself in beautiful nature with both short walks and long treks. But are you lounging on the beach and need to cool off in the water from time to time? Pull a few laps. Had dinner out? Take another walk before heading back to your accommodation. If you are on a campsite, you can have fun playing badminton, (table) tennis or petanque, for example... Relaxation through exertion. Happy holidays!
Programme from 19 August onwards
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30, we will offer 15 minutes of Qi Gong, which will be held outside on the campus square again until October, close to the new Calisthenics park.
Following on from Qi Gong, there will be free walk-in Calisthenics on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 13:15. This means that there will be an instructor present who can offer you some help and inspiration with the equipment at the Calisthenics park, no strings attached!
On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. it is time for Standing Yoga, which starts in the hall of the OZW.
You are welcome to join us for a short, fun exercise break during your work or study day! Just wear your regular clothes!
VU in Motion
VU in Motion aims to get employees and students to move a little more on and around the VU Campus. It has been scientifically proven that (more) movement leads to (more) physical and mental health. VU is also part of the sitting culture that has almost replaced natural movement worldwide. And we want to change that! Each week we will provide a tip or a fun fact to encourage you to meet one of the three movement guidelines. These guidelines for adults and seniors are as follows:
- Movement is good; more movement is better. Do at least 150 (preferably 210) minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, spread over several days.
- Do 2-3x/week an intensive(er) workout of 30-60 min, focusing on strength and conditioning, for the elderly additionally combined with balance exercises.
- And avoid sitting still! In other words, half an hour of movement/sports a day cannot compensate for the damage of further prolonged sitting still. 2 minutes of moderate-intensity movement every 20 minutes has very positive effects.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese movement form that not only strengthens your body, but balances your whole being (body, mind and spirit) by activating the vital life energy, or Qi. This life energy flows through your body via meridians (energy pathways that run through your body and connect all organs). By practising Qi Gong, these meridians can be activated and balanced, leading to greater vitality and inner peace. It improves flexibility and mobility, strengthens the immune system, increases energy, reduces stress, improves focus and concentration, and increases emotional balance and breathing. A short 15-minute Qi Gong session already gives great results, so perfect for an invigorating break activity!