Couch to 5k
This beginners training program will take you from the couch to the finish line of your first 5K in eight weeks! Train twice a week with AhealthyU and fellow faculty and staff members to run the AU Turkey Trot on November 4.
Fitness Resources
AhealthyU offers fitness and exercise opportunities specifically for AU faculty and staff members. AhealthyU Fitness Classes bring fitness opportunities to you around campus.Our office in Letts Lower Level 3 is open every Friday for Wii Fit Fridays, where you can exercise using one of our six Wii Fit stations. AhealthyU also offers 2 free fitness consultations for all AU faculty and staff.
Jacobs Fitness Center
Jacobs Fitness Center is AU's on-site fitness facility. Jacobs offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment including stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, treadmills and rowers. The facility also has a wide range of weight machines and free weights. Jacobs offers fitness classes and personal training for AU faculty, staff, and students.
AhealthyU Exercise Database
Our exercise database contains videos and descriptions on how to perform more than 20 simple exercises using only a balance ball or resistance band. Learn how to work your chest, back, arms, legs, and core while enhancing balance and stability.
Crunch
Special rates for AU faculty, staff, and students! 2 locations available: Wisconsin Ave (Chevy Chase) and Metro Center. Join now!
Group Fitness and Mind/Body Classes
Jacobs Fitness Center offers various yoga, pilates, and martial arts classes focused on the mind-body connection. These classes emphasize internal focus and self awareness. Jacobs also offers a variety of Group Fitness classes that meet many different exercise interests and needs. Individual and season passes are available.
AU Walking Routes
This map provides measured walking routes in and around the American University campus.
American University Athletics
Visit AUEagles.com for news and information about AU's 16 varsity sports teams.
Run Washington Race Calendar
Pacers Running Stores Race Calendar
Are you ready for a 5K, 10K, or even a marathon? Maybe you'd rather support your favorite cause in a local fun run/walk. Check out some upcoming events in the area and let the training (or fundraising) begin.
Ergonomics
The Risk Management department is available to the university community to conduct ergonomics workshops and to explain how proper work practices can reduce the risk of ergonomic injuries.