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IN CRISIS

Wellness is "the balanced development of the total person..." (BYU Mission Statement), and is holistically comprised of six dimensions,


Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Financial, Emotional, and Social.

"Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Physical Wellness

Physical wellness is the balance between nutrition, physical activity, sleep and practicing safe behaviors. As you develop healthy habits in these areas you will feel more energized and your ability to meet daily physical demands will improve.



This year, we will highlight Physical Wellness during January and February.

Physical Wellness: Where to Start

Use BYU Exercise Facilities

Register for an Activity Class

Visit the Student Health Center

Meet with a Wellness Coach

Rent Outdoor Equipment

Find Nutritious Recipes

Events
Programs
Courses
Resources
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Physical Wellness Research at BYU

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Women are routinely excluded from exercise research across the country. A new BYU study shows why that’s misguided

A new BYU study debunks the assumption that menstrual cycles disqualify women from exercise research. Analyzing women’s exercise performance across their menstrual cycles, researchers found no variability in endurance thresholds or performance: from workout to workout, women’s performance was just as consistent as men’s.


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BYU exercise science researchers pinpoint new method to optimize personal aerobic workouts

New BYU research unveils a more effective way to determine the intensity at which each person should work out to achieve the greatest results. A study appearing in the Journal of Applied Physiology outlines a new system to create not just personalized workouts, but “prescribed” workouts that provide results regardless of an individual’s current health.


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BYU study: Wearing a pedometer — even if you don’t look at it — may boost step counts

Almost half of American adults don’t meet recommended weekly physical activity levels, but new BYU research suggests a surprisingly simple way to help increase exercise time: just strap on an activity monitor.


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2023 Wellness Focuses

January
February

Physical

March
April

Emotional

May
June

Intellectual

July
August

Financial

September
October

Social

November
December

Spiritual