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Free wellness, fitness events open to community as part of 'Take It Off, Toledo!' at UT Saturday

Dozens of activities such as a ninja challenge course, kickball, and parent/child yoga are available for free all day long

TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo is hosting a fitness-centric open house Saturday  as part of its support of the city’s “Take It Off, Toledo!” wellness and weight loss challenge.  

Community residents looking for an opportunity to try a ninja course, work out, and explore the UToledo Rec’s wellness programs are invited to the Student Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

Free parking is available in lot 18. 

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All guests must enter through the Oak Room to sign waivers and receive wristbands. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the UToledo Student Recreation Center will offer:

  • Competitive You! 
  • Ninja Challenge Course (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.).
  • Youthful You!
  • Parent/Child Yoga in Fitness Studio (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.);
  • Dodgeball in Auxiliary Gym (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); and
  • Kickball on Carter Field (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.).
  • Healthy You! 
  • Fitness Assessments in Wellness Suite (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.);
  • Meditation Yoga in Fitness Studio (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.);
  • Health Screenings (10 a.m. to noon); and
  • Wellness Labyrinth on Court Three (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.).

Rocky and Rocksy are scheduled to make guest appearances. Food trucks will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community members are welcome to use the facility and its amenities between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Activities will include:

  • Climb Wall (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.);
  • Swimming (pool closes at 7 p.m.);
  • Basketball;
  • Pickleball;
  • Table tennis;
  • Volleyball;
  • Air hockey;
  • Sand volleyball (weather permitting);
  • Corn hole; and
  • Badminton.

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