Now in its 21st year, Active U has become an annual tradition to motivate the U-M community to get moving during colder months. Registration for MHealthy’s 12-week physical activity program is now open on the MHealthy Portal.

Sign up as an individual or join a team with co-workers, U-M friends and spouses/other qualified adults. All fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to join. Tracking physical activity minutes starts Jan. 19. 

All movement counts in Active U — walk, jog, shovel snow, stretch, lift weights or play with children or pets. It’s up to the participant how they meet their physical activity minutes goal.

This year’s program highlights include:

• Active U T-shirts: Qualify for a 2026 T-shirt by meeting the program’s completion requirements. Participants can also upgrade to other Active U items.
• Easy logging: Manually log minutes on the portal or sync to an activity tracking device or app.
• Active U Slack channel: Connect with other participants, share photos, find encouragement and stay motivated. 
• Physical Activity Library on MiVideo: Access more than 100 videos in such categories as strength training, cardio, yoga and more.
• Charity of choice: During Active U, participants have the option to donate to the Maize and Blue Cupboard. The cupboard helps to ensure the U-M community receives equitable access to healthy, nutritious and nourishing food. 

Active U is open to all faculty, staff, students, retirees and spouses/other qualified adults of active employees. The deadline to register is Feb. 2.