Fitness & Nutrition - Human Resources - Carnegie Mellon University

Fitness and Nutrition

Eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular physical activity are some of the best ways to prevent serious, lifelong conditions. Carnegie Mellon makes it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Nutrition and Weight Control

Exercise and Fitness Programs

Faculty and staff are eligible to use any of the university's fitness/athletic facilities, to participate in GroupX classes or recreational activities.  However, several series of classes have been developed for faculty and staff that take place away from students and that include only adult participants.

Free Exercise Classes for Staff in Whitfield Hall

Free fitness classes are offered Monday–Thursday. Learn more about the Staff Faculty Fitness program, including classes, schedules, instructor and other fitness links. Also, subscribe to the SFF email list to be sure you get class announcements.

Free Hatha Yoga Classes for Faculty and Staff

Human Resources offers a free Hatha Yoga class for faculty and staff. The hour-long sessions are held at 12:05 PM every Monday in Whitfield Hall–Club Room. They are lead by certified instructor, Carol Rigdon. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Contact Carol Rigdon for more information.  Mats and blocks provided.

Free Meditation Sessions for Faculty and Staff

Human Resources and Staff Council offer a free meditation program for faculty and staff. The 30 minute sessions are held at 12:00 noon every Tuesday in Whitfield Hall–Pine Room, and are lead by Kevin Henry, MED, LSW. No pre-registration or special dress is required.

  • CMU employees have full use of Athletic facilities on campus when they present their university ID+ card.  (Contact them about use of the facilities by family members and guests.)
  • The Carnegie Mellon Athletics Department offers many Fitness Programs available at moderate costs.

Athletics Facilities and Programs