Move for Your Mood
FREE Movement Sessions
In addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join for any one session, or attend all semester long. All experience levels welcome.
All activities are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required.
Spring 2026 Move for Your Mood Schedule
Aqua Zumba
Aqua Zumba turns the pool into a dance floor! Enjoy upbeat music, joyful movement, and a heart-pumping workout that’s gentle on your joints. Fun, low-impact, and perfect for all levels.
- Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:15 PM
- January 13 - April 28 (No class March 3)
- Student Recreation Center, Cooper Pool
Martial Arts with Ben
Learn Taijutsu involving unarmed techniques for striking, kicking, blocking, grappling, and throwing, traditional weapon techniques, and methods of evasion and escape. Taught by BGSU Senior Chief Community and Well-Being Officer. Ages 16 and up. Wear comfortable clothing.
- Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- January 13 - April 28 (No class March 3)
- Student Recreation Center, Martial Arts Studio
Yoga As You Are at Jerome Library
Make space for a productive pause in your day. Show up ready to move, stretch, breathe, and leave feeling more grounded. All levels welcome. Bring a mat or towel.
- Wednesdays, 12:10 – 12:50 PM
- January 14 - April 29 (No class March 4)
- Jerome Library, Room 142
Free Yoga Basics
An all-level, gentle movement class with a focus on breathing to the rhythm of your body motion. Learn key yoga postures in an affirming environment for all bodies. Bring a mat or towel.
- Wednesdays, 5:45 – 6:30 PM
- January 21 - April 29 (No class March 4)
- Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Room 427
Pickleball Fridays
Grab a friend and head to the Rec for some friendly competition. Pickleball is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
- Fridays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- January 16 - May 1
- Student Recreation Center Multi-Activity Court
- Equipment available for complimentary use.
Indoor Walking
Facilities hours for indoor walking.
- Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- January 21 - February 27
- Perry Field House Track
BGSU ID or SRC Membership Fob required for entry.
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- January 21 - May 1
- Eppler South Gym Track
Group Exercise Classes
So many great options to choose from including cycle, BODYPUMP, WERQ Dance Fitness, Yoga, strength circuits and more. BGSU students, faculty and staff can participate in unlimited fitness classes all semester long by purchasing a Group Exercise membership at a discounted rate. Rec membership is not required. View full schedule.
Yoga Practices
Physical Activity for Mental Acuity/Cognitive Function
- Exercise can boost mood by triggering the release of feel-good hormones and chemicals, like endorphins, which can boost energy levels and promote positive feelings.
- Regular aerobic exercise can reduce anxiety by making your brain’s “fight or flight” system less reactive and it can reduce depressive symptoms.
- Exercise directly affects your brain and improves brain function!
- Exercise increases levels of a neurotransmitter called BDNF, which helps build brain cells and improves transmission of nervous system signals through the brain.
- Exercise leads to stronger, healthier, better-connected, bigger brain cells = increased learning capacity!
- Moderate physical exercise, such as walking, can also boost memory functions.
Updated: 01/12/2026 12:07PM