Berkeley Walks
Walking is fun, free, and an easy way to build physical activity into your day. Faculty and Staff Wellness supports you with these Berkeley Walks resources and encourages you to get your steps in around campus with your colleagues. For more motivation read the American Council on Exercise 52 Fun Facts About Walking
Start a Berkeley Walks! Walking Group in your Department
Organize a group within your department and energize your work day with a 15, 20, or 30-minute walk or movement break. Check out some of the resources and campus routes below for ways you can get started!
- Campus Walking Tours
- Walking Tour of the Berkeley Bears
- MapMyWalk.com
- Campus Walking Routes
- Walking Route Card
For the walking route card: view, print a copy, or request a hard copy (contact wellnessfacstaff@berkeley.edu).
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Details of each route
View or print a copy of each route's map.
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| Perimeter - Lower | Perimeter - Upper | Nature Walk | Bear Walk | Perimeter - Total |
Tools and Tips for Successful Walking
Be Well at Work-Wellness Program recommends the following resources before beginning your walking program to help you lead an active lifestyle. You will find educational materials covering various topics such as pedometers and tracking devices, fitness walking techniques, warm-up and cool-down stretches, exercise planning, injury prevention, and finding your target heart rate. Learn more about these walking and physical activity resources.
Fitness Trackers, Pedometers, and Tracking Tools
Wear a Tracking Device and Record Your Activity and Steps:
- *Fitbit
- *Garmen Fitness Tracker
- *Apple Watch
- *Samsung Galaxy Watch
- Pedometers (limited supply): Be Well at Work sells pedometers for $7. Contact Be Well at Work to schedule an appointment to purchase your today. Call (510) 643-4646. Please note: Purchases are made by cash or check only (made out to UC Regents).
- Paper or Desktop tracking tools
*Note - this is not an endorsement for any fitness tracker brand. We recommend you do your research and choose the tracker that best meets your needs.
Campus Movement Events
UC Moves Systemwide Challenge
May 4- June 7
The annual, systemwide UC Moves Challenge is back! This challenge is a great opportunity to get moving and focus on our physical activity while representing UC Berkeley in a 4- week movement and activity challenge! Participate as an individual or part of a team as you work towards your goals and be entered to win prizes such as fitness kits, lunch coolers, speakers, and headphones! Registration is open now and closes on May 24. Visit the Bloom Spring Challenge webpage for more information.
In- Person UC Moves Event
Thursday, June 4
Various Starting Locations | 12:10-1pm
Join your fellow colleagues, friends and campus community for a mental and movement break on Thursday, June 4 from 12:10–1 pm. Group walks will depart from one of four campus locations at 12:10pm and will converge upon the Campanile to finish. Registration and more information coming soon!
Exercise for a Cause in Your Community
Exercise with a purpose to help raise awareness. Find a local event where you can move to help fund research, provide services and so much more: