Activity Breaks from FitRec

Spring 2025

Take a break and get moving with FitRec’s Activity Breaks! Designed specifically for BU faculty and staff, these offerings provide opportunities to stretch, breathe, dance, climb, and explore—whether indoors, remotely, or in the great outdoors. From guided movement sessions to rock climbing nights and invigorating hikes, there’s something for everyone, no matter your experience level. Join as many activities as you like and discover new ways to refresh your body and mind.

The registration deadline for the following classes is Friday, January 31 at noon. You will receive a zoom link from the instructor prior to your first class. If you would like to sign up after the registration deadline, please email Ramelle Adams for instructions.

Check out our virtual Spring 2025 Employee Fitness classes!

Morning Yoga, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8am

February 3 – April 30 (No classes February 17, March 10, March 12 and April 21)
Instructors: Mondays – Jessica Pate, Wednesdays – Jessica Pate

This morning yoga class consists of breath-work, myofascial release, self-massage, mobility work, strengthening, and stretching. Based on the needs of the class, there will be a theme which is explored and then incorporated into both yoga postures and a thoughtful flow.

Register here

Evening Zumba, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

February 3 – April 30 (No classes February 17, March 10, March 12 and April 21)
Instructors: Mondays – Raul Nieves, Wednesdays – Florence Laforest

Join us remotely on Monday and Wednesday evenings for a fun Zumba workout.  Zumba is described as a Fitness Party! This class is a great cardio workout that features fast paced music and easy to follow dance moves.

Register here

Stretch and Breathe, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:20-12:50pm

February 4 – May 1 (No classes February 18, March 11, March 13)
Instructors:  Tuesdays – Jessica Pate, Thursdays – Aysegul Ergin

Come together remotely for a relaxing half hour of stretching and breathing exercises.  Modifications will be offered for different levels and for space limitations.

Register here

Evening Yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm

February 4 – May 1 (No classes February 18, March 11, March 13)
Instructors: Tuesdays – Jessica Pate, Thursdays – Jessica Pate

This evening yoga class builds mind-body connection through the practices of breath-work and mobility exercises to bring a balance of both strength and flexibility. Class will incorporate both flow and more thoughtful, subtle exploration of how to build better balance and ease throughout the body.

Register here

Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, mental health, concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact the event organizer bewell@bu.edu. to discuss your needs.