Save the Date for the 13th Annual Step Up to Wellness Health Fair

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus Recreation is motivated to influence healthier lifestyles. Each year Campus Recreation hosts the Step Up to Wellness Health Fair. The event features approximately 80 health vendors from around the Birmingham area for the entire community to interact with. Attendees have the opportunity to chat with personnel from the American Heart Association, Damsel in Defense, Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Center and many more. There will also be cooking demonstrations provided by UAB Dining. This event is free and open to the public and will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Open exclusively to UAB students, employees, alumni and their immediate household or affiliated groups, the UAB Campus Recreation Center is packed with opportunities to stay active. From free health screenings to registered dietician consultations for students, this is not just a place to lift weights. Members are met at the door with smiling faces and hundreds of activities to support healthy choices. The facility features a rock climbing wall, indoor pool, track and much more. There are over 25 different group fitness classes offered throughout the week. With the catchphrase #LiveLifeLoveRec, this place has something for everybody.

By Marika Gray