Fitness Programs

Our Programs and Services

Holiday Fitness Seminar

November 11, 2009

Want to know the secret to staying at a healthy weight during the holiday season? Come to one of the free Holiday Fitness Seminars to learn how to jump start your fitness even with the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Our staff will guide you through an entire workout and ideas for more you can do easily anywhere you go. Visit the Specialty Programs web page for more details and to register.

Functional Fitness for Older Adults

October 20,2009

Functional Training for Older Adults is a 2 week mini-series focused on the specific exercises and programs to best improve fitness for those in the prime of their life. Open to all Faculty and Staff members of the Recreation Center Visit the specialty programs site to learn more and register today.

Grand Opening of Gibbs REcreation and Wellness CEnter

September 12,2009

It's nearly here! The grand opening for the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25th. Please join us for a taste of what the latest in fitness has to offer. Visit the information site to learn more.

Bargain Basement Prices for Group Fitness

August 17, 2009

You asked for it. Fitness so affordable you HAVE to work out! New this Fall, group fitness and mind/body classes all will use one unified pass. Unlimited passes per semester are now only $60 (students) and $80 (faculty/staff) per semester and are valid for every class on the schedule. So visit the Group Fitness Page for more information and full schedules.

Fall Specialty Classes

July 30, 2009

Several specialty classes for the fall are now open for registration. Click here for more information on our Specialty Programs page. We're offering several stand bys and lots of new options.

Summer Fitness Incentive Program - Winners Announced!!

July 30, 2009

The Grand Slam Fitness Challenge has concluded and congratualtions to the first place team: Super Squeegees. Visit our incentive program page for details on the other winners. Check back in the fall for another program to motivate and reward your efforts at staying fit.

Fall Group Fitness Schedule and Fees

July 30, 2009

The group fitness schedule for the fall will be posted soon. The fall class pass fees (with a simplified prcing structure) will be posted when membership rates are formally announced.

4th Annual Flying Owls 5k - Results

April 13, 2009

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Flying Owls 5k this past Saturday. Race results, photos, prize winners and more are now available on our 5k page. We already have great ideas for improving the run, the course, the post-race amenties and more, so we hope to have you join us again next year.

Rice Fitness Programs is on Facebook

March 15, 2009

We've got a presence on Facebook. Share stories about classes you like, new exercises, specialty classes you want to see and more.

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On-line Suggestion Box

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