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.
Fall 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
- August 25 - December 8
- Rec Center, Cooper Pool
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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, Ben Batey. Ages 16 and up. Wear comfortable clothing.
- Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- August 25 – December 8 (No class during Fall Break, Oct 6)
- Rec Center, Martial Arts Studio
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Make space for a productive pause in your day. Show up ready to move, stretch, breathe, and leave feeling grounded. All levels welcome. Bring a mat or towel.
- Thursdays, 12:00 - 12:45 PM
- August 27 - December 10
- Studio B at the Rec
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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
- Student Recreation Center Multi-Activity Court
- Equipment available for complimentary use.
Group Exercise passes
BGSU students, faculty and staff can participate in unlimited fitness classes all semester long by purchasing a Group Exercise pass at a discounted rate. Rec membership is not required.
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.
BGSU has received Gold Campus recognition by the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) On Campus Committee for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024.
Updated: 08/21/2026 02:29PM