Fitness Programs | University of Detroit Mercy Recreation

Throughout each calendar year, University Recreation will host fitness programming to get people active. Prizes are available with most programs.

Fall

Resolution Ramp Up: Get a leg up on your New Year's Resolution by being active and earning raffle tickets for various activities including fitness classes and intramural sports. Prize included URec Duffle Bag filled with a shaker bottle, gift card to Russell St. Deli, a quarter zip sweater, and more!

2017 Winner: Emily Johnson

Winter

Go Move Challenge: A challenge amongst other Jesuit universities in the country for most minutes moved throughout February. Starts February 1st! Sign up at www.gomovechallenge.org

Detroit Mercy Biggest Loser: A weight-loss competition for the Detroit Mercy community. (Cash Prizes)

The 6th Annual Begins January 24th. Teams of 3-6, $25 buy-in per person. Email for more details!

2017 Winners
1st Place - Ana Janic, Shari Lambert, and Patrick Weber
2nd Place - Phat Ops (David Vandelinder, Gay Vivier, Rodney Warren, and Bernie Olsen)
3rd Place - Essence Gresham, Robiane Banks, and Jay Patel

Spring

Resolution Reboot: A push to keep fitness resolutions alive, with a prize presented at De-Stress Fest to the winner. (Spring 2017: Bluedio Bluetooth Headphones)

Student Winner - Christopher Clark

Staff/Faculty Winner - Barraka Baber

Summer

Summer Burn: Triathlon-style exercise competition with prizes available for multiple areas.
The 2017 Summer Burn kicks off on May 15th and runs through July 27th. Run 26.2 miles, (stationary) bike 112 miles, and row 10,000 meters in an effort to win money! This is a free event!

Barraka Baber (188 points), Chris Clark (154 points), Delanda Dixon (145 points)