Physical Wellness
Are you ready to feel your best?
Work Well at UND is here to support your physical wellness. We offer a variety of resources to help you stay active, build healthy habits, and care for your body. Physical wellness isn’t about a number on the scale, it’s about feeling strong, energized, and supported in your everyday life. Be Active. Eat Well. Feel Your Best.
Physical Wellness Resources
UND faculty and staff are an important part of our campus culture of wellness. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of the resources available at the UND Wellness Center. A membership provides access to fitness spaces, programs, and opportunities to support your overall well-being. Memberships can be purchased at the Wellness Center Welcome Desk.
Member Benefits
At the University of North Dakota, we are focused on making health the easy choice for our employees. A variety of indoor and outdoor walking paths are available on campus, and the Greater Grand Forks community offers many additional trails for walking and winter recreation.
Campus Walking Paths/Trails
Explore walking routes available throughout the University of North Dakota campus.
Walking Opportunities
- Wellness Center
- Membership required
- UND Walking Paths
Greater Grand Forks Community Paths/Trails
Discover additional trails throughout the Greater Grand Forks community for walking and seasonal outdoor recreation.
Walking Opportunities
- Alerus Center
- Choice Health & Fitness
- Membership required
- Columbia Mall
- Grand Cities Mall
- The Greenway
Turtle River State Park Trails
Enjoy scenic hiking and walking trails at Turtle River State Park, located just outside Grand Forks.
Good posture at your desk can make a big difference in your day-to-day comfort and help prevent chronic issues like repetitive strain injuries.
UND’s Office of Safety offers:
- Free 1:1 ergonomic assessments tailored to your needs
- Guidance to improve your workspace setup
Schedule your assessment today. UND.safety@UND.edu
Want extra training?
Complete the free Office Ergonomics course in Vector Solutions.
Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is a program, through Dakota Wellness, designed to help you improve your physical and mental health through safe, guided physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits. The program supports individuals looking to prevent or manage chronic health conditions while building sustainable wellness routines.
Participants receive guidance and support to help build confidence in exercise and develop long-term healthy habits.
Program Benefits
- Small-group exercise classes
- Access to guidance from a personal trainer
- Resources to support long-term physical wellness
To participate, individuals must be 18 or older and have one or more qualifying health conditions.
Learn how to incorporate MyPlate into your eating habits.