The Recreation team has spent the last week putting together our hearts and minds to come up with resources, digital tools, and video sessions to support the Rice Community during this stressful time. As difficult and uncertain as things may seem, this situation provides all of us with a chance for growth and transformation. We hope that our live fitness classes, meditation sessions and the resources found below will help you find ease in your experience, care for yourself, and become a beacon of health and peace for others. Topics have been grouped to make this page easy to navigate.
Handouts and Articles
- Staying Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Handout
- Exercise in the Time of Coronavirus | article posted in the NY TImes
- Finding Your Motivation for Exercise | Handout
- Walking Route Planners and Apps | article posted by VeryWellFit.com
- Free Yoga Resources | article posted by Yoga Journal
- Time Saver Fitness: High-Intensity Circuit Training At Home | Infographic
Free Internet Workouts and Training Plans
- POPSUGAR Fitness | Fun, upbeat workouts
- Blogilates | Full length Pilates inspired workouts
- Sarah's Day | Quick, high-intensity workouts
- Morgan Tyler | Yoga designed to elevate your mood
- Runner's World | Walking and running training plans
- Hal Higdon Running Plans | Running plans from professional running coach, Hal Higdon
- The YMCA | Virtual YMCA exercise classes
- Yoga with Adriene | Yoga classes specifically designed to alleviate stress and anxiety
- Beginner's Flexibility Routine | Quick flexibility routine
- Les Mills on Demand | Fitness video subscription, now offering a free collection
- Peloton | Access to various workouts included on app; free for 90 days
- Life Fitness At-Home Workouts | Free daily workouts led by certified professionals
- Coping with Stress regarding COVID-19 | article posted by the CDC
- Keeping the Cabin Fever Creepies at Bay | article posted by VeryWellMind
- Mindfulness and the Coronavirus | article posted by mindful.org
- Meditation Made Easy | article posted by Yoga Journal
- Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation Music | Youtube video
- Introducing Free Online Practice Sessions featuring Jack Kornfiled, Pema Chödrön and others | posted by Tricycle Magazine
- Free Mindfulness Resources | article posted by mindful.org
- A Steady Heart in the Time of Coronavirus | Youtube video with Jack Kornfield and Dr. Tara Brach
- Working with Coronavirus Anxiety | video posted by Dr. Jud Brewer
- Facing Pandemic Fears with an Awake Heart | talk by Dr. Tara Brach
- Coronavirus Creating Stress? Why You May Need Mental Distancing As Much As Social Distancing And 8 Ways To Get It | article posted on Forbes.com
- Live weekly Cooking Demo streamed live on Zoom. Held Thursdays starting June 4, 2020 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Register Here for the cooking demo link (Yes, it will say Nirvana and Stretch Breaks).
- Healthy Recipe Options | a curated Pinterest board by your Rice Rec Staff!
- 29 Healthy Meals You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less | article posted by Greatist
- 23 Healthy Power Snacks That Actually Taste Good | article posted by Buzzfeed
- The Serious Eats Coronavirus Cooking Guide | posted by Serious Eats
- How to Meal Prep If You Work from Home and Why You Should | article posted by Shape Magazine
- The Value of Sleep During the Corona Pandemic | article posted by AmeriSleep
- What Self Care Is...and Isn't | posted on Psych Central
- 12 ways to take Better Care of Yourself | posted on Psychology Today
- Myofascial Massage Tools | Infographic
- The Therapeutic Value of the Garden in Trying Times | article from the Washington Post
Tips for Working Remotely
- 8 Tips to Make Working from Home Work for You | posted on NPR
- Working from Home Hacks | posted on Buzzfeed
Things to Do When Work Runs Dry
Now is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, read a book for pleasure, or finally do all the things you know you should do, but keep putting off!
Learn a new language
- Lingualift
- Duolingo
- Babbel
- Rosetta Stone
Try a new craft
- 10 New Crafts to Try This Year | posted by The Spruce Crafts
- 15 New Craft Ideas You Need to Try in 2020 | posted by The Crazy Craft Lady
- Craft and Maker Classes | posted by CreativeLive
Listen to Audiobooks
- Audible
- Free Audio Books
Get a jump start on Spring Cleaning
- Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist | posted by Martha Stewart
- 10 Amazing Tips for Tidying Up | posted by Marie Kondo
- How to Clean Your Car | posted by Makers Cleaning Cloths
Tackle the Stuff You've Been Avoiding
- Actually read your insurance policy
- Balance your checkbook (if you even have one)
- Create a budget
- Update/create/organize important life documents (e.g. Will)
- Car maintenance
- Clean out your closet and drawers
- 10 Movies About Social Distancing to Watch While Social Distancing | posted on Time.com
- Visit a Museum Virtually | posted by Travel and Leisure
- 100 Things to do while stuck inside due to a pandemic | posted on USA Today
- Alone but Not Lonely during the Coronavirus | posted on NPR
- Your Daily Dose of Colorado Calm | a series of videos posted by the Visit Colorado Facebook page
- Estes Park Bingo for Social Distancing | game posted by Visit Estes Park, Colorado
- Austin City Limits opens part of archives for free streaming | posted on PBS
- Discover the 235 galleries showing in Art Basel's Online Viewing Rooms | posted on Art Basel Stories
- View Art Dubai's Modified Programme, Tailored to Digital Audiences | posted on Art Dubai
- Tate Kids: Stuck at home with the kids and desperate to find a creative outlet? | Tate Modern's Youtube Channel brings you Tate Kids
- Podcast: The Way I See It | A collaboration between BBC and MoMA
DISCLAIMER: The Rice University Recreation Center provides recreational programming and information for educational purposes. Please consult a healthcare professional before beginning this or any other fitness or recreation program to determine what is best suited for you and your needs. If at any point you begin to feel faint, dizzy, any physical pain, or shortness of breath, please stop participating immediately and if symptoms persist, call your health care provider or 911 in the case of an emergency.