Regular, moderate exercise helps prevent heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other illnesses. Various fitness activities and events are available at Duke to help faculty and staff start exercise programs or enhance their current exercise routines.
Fitness Consultations
Whether you are just starting to be active or want more advanced training, LIVE FOR LIFE staff provide free fitness consultations to help you determine a suitable exercise program that will motivate you to accomplish your goals.
Fit in 15
The Fit in 15 program will give you the opportunity to show yourself you can commit to exercise and meet the minimum requirements necessary to make improvements to your health.
Festive Fit Focus
Festive Fit Focus is an eight-week, self-directed program to help our employees maintain their weight-or even shed some pounds during the holidays when it's more challenging to eat healthy foods and fit in exercise.
Take the Stairs
Step right up to Take the Stairs, a stair-stepping program that can help you increase your physical activity, get closer to your health goals, and earn prizes.
Take Ten "Energize Your Work Day"
Increase your flexibility, improve your cardiovascular health, or increase your strength with the Take Ten "Energize Your Work Day" Program. This self-paced incentive program encourages Duke faculty and staff to participate in physical activity twice a day for 10 minutes at a time.
Duke Fitness Club
The Duke Fitness Club includes a network of full-service fitness facilities in locations throughout North Carolina that offer Duke faculty, staff, retirees and their families discounted membership rates.
Duke Run/Walk Club
The Duke Run/Walk Club provides walking and running programs for all fitness levels. This 12-week program will help you improve your fitness level while having fun with your co-workers in a group setting. Independent participation options are also available.
Departmental Fitness Classes
LIVE FOR LIFE can bring fitness to your work area through instructor-led classes! For a minimal fee, departments or individuals can utilize this service. A clearable space which allows at least 12 people to safely participate, as well as a signed waiver are a requirement for this service. Fill out this form to let us know you’d like to participate in a class if the option is available, and/or let us know you have a space to host one!