University Times

Cheryl Bell, a postdoc in cell biology, celebrates her climb to Floor 36.

February’s Be Fit Pitt challenge, coordinated by the School of Education’s Department of Health and Physical Activity (HPA), encouraged Pitt employees to train throughout the month to climb to the Cathedral of Learning’s 36th floor. HPA students were stationed every five floors and the 72 flights of stairs were posted with inspirational quotes and words of encouragement to motivate climbers who took on the Feb. 26 challenge. Finishers celebrated with a photo op at the top and were awarded T-shirts when they returned to the first floor elevator lobby.

Highlights from the Feb. 26 challenge are posted at
https://youtu.be/htxI-jJD0xY.

Be Fit Pitt has launched a March Madness-themed Activity Challenge Bracket that will culminate in a group walk around the Cathedral of Learning on April 1.

To receive Be Fit Pitt alerts, click on “profile” at the upper-right corner of my.pitt.edu, then select “Pitt Text Message Updates” from the menu on the left. Choose how you’d like to be contacted, check the “Health and Fitness Program” box and save your preference. Or follow on Twitter and Instagram (@BeFit_PITT) and on Facebook (PITT Health and Fitness Program).