Strength & Conditioning

Whether your goal is to improve performance, lose weight, gain muscle mass, or learn the basics about exercising and living a healthy lifestyle, our Strength & Conditioning program has something to offer everyone! From the beginning exerciser to those with a high level of experience, we’ve got the equipment, staff, and knowledge to help you reach your goals.

a display rack against the wall in the strength and conditioning room that includes medicine balls, free weights, and ropes.
male sitting on an incline bench within the Strength & Conditioning room lifting free weights.
Male student working on the outdoor space at the Southside Rec Center doing a workout on the hanging rings.
overview of the turf area within the polo road strength & conditioning room
Overview of the leg lift equipment inside the Strength & Conditioning room at the Polo Road Rec Center
overview of the cardio equipment within the Polo Road Rec Center
inside the strength & conditioning room of the weights
A view overlooking the treadmills in the strength & Conditioning room
side view of the long rack full of free weights inside the Strength & Conditioning room
Strength & Conditioning room with a view overlooking the weights with the turf area in the background
View of the turf area.
Female lifting the ropes in the Strength & conditioning suite in the Student Rec Center

Personal Training

PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES

1 Trainer & 1 Client

3 Individual Sessions: $95

5 Individual Sessions: $150

10 Individual Sessions: $255
(includes two fitness assessments)

15 Individual Sessions: $360
(includes two fitness assessments)

PARTNER TRAINING PACKAGES

1 trainer with a max of 2 clients

3 Partner Sessions: $150

5 Partner Sessions: $220

10 Partner Sessions: $380
(includes two fitness assessments)

15 Partner Sessions: $505
(includes two fitness assessments)

BODY COMPOSITION & FITNESS ASSESSMENT

Body Composition: $10

Integrated Fitness Assessment: $30
(Price if purchased separately)

Integrated Fitness Assessment: $20
(Price if added to a 3 or 5 session personal training package)

Let our nationally-certified personal trainers develop a comprehensive exercise program specifically for you. They can assess your fitness goals, develop a workout plan specifically for you, teach you how to properly perform resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning exercises, and keep you motivated! From the novice to the experienced exerciser or athlete, our trainers have the knowledge and skill to work with you to help you achieve your personal fitness goals.

You must be a Rec Sports member to register for personal training services. If you have questions about our Personal Training program, please contact DJ Scott at djscott@rec.tamu.edu or 979-458-2465.

FAQ’s

  • One-on-one individualized attention
  • Increased effectiveness of your workouts
  • Reduced body fat
  • Increased muscle mass
  • Improved muscular endurance, strength, and power
  • Increased cardiovascular fitness levels
  • Enhanced flexibility
  • Improved core stability and strength
  • Enhanced balance
  • Increased speed, agility, and quickness
  • Improved sports performance

Performed by one of our nationally-certified personal trainers, our integrated fitness assessment will help you and your trainer gather baseline data, and help provide a basis for developing goals and effective exercise programs.

Our integrated fitness assessment evaluates the following areas of physical fitness: body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular capacity, flexibility, stability, and dynamic mobility.

There are many valid reasons for administering assessments to you as the personal training client. The data collected provides:

  • Identification of current strengths and weaknesses that may affect program design and emphasis on specific training components
  • Identification of areas of potential injury, or contraindications prior to program initiation
  • A baseline for future comparisons of improvement or rate of progress
  • Assistance in establishing appropriate intensities and volumes of exercise
  • Assistance in clarification of short, intermediate, and long-term goals

The integrated fitness assessment is included at no charge with the purchase of a 10 or 15 session personal training package.

Requirements

To register for personal training services, you must visit the Member Services Desk in the lobby of the Student Recreation Center. There, you can look through our nationally certified personal trainers’ profiles, including their weekly availability, certification organization, and self-description.

At the time of registration, you will be required to complete and submit the following:

Personal Training Assumption of Risk, Contract/Agreement and Registration Form

Welcome to Rec Sports Personal Training Packet includes:

  • PAR-Q & You
  • Health History Form
  • Exercise History and Attitude Questionnaire
  • Physician’s Approval Form*

*If on the Assumption of Risk, Contract/Agreement, and Registration Form you indicate that more than one of the American College of Sports Medicine coronary artery disease risk factors pertain to you, your physician must complete the Physician’s Approval form prior to beginning your personal training sessions.

Due to the popularity of this service, there are times when participants are required to put their names on a waiting list. Our Staff works to ensure that this list remains as short as possible, adding new trainers to accommodate our expanding clientele.

  • All clients must complete the following forms prior to starting their training sessions:
    • PAR-Q & You,
    • Health/Medical Questionnaire,
    • Exercise History and Attitude Questionnaire, and
    • Physician’s Approval form (when applicable).
  • In the instance that neither of your top two personal trainers that you request on the registration form are available, another trainer will be assigned to work with you during your personal training sessions.
  • Personal training sessions that are not rescheduled or cancelled 24 hours in advance will result in forfeiture of the session.
  • If the client arrives more than 15 minutes late for the scheduled appointment, forfeiture of the session will result and the personal trainer has the right to leave the premises.
  • Sessions are one hour in length, and the hour begins at the scheduled meeting time.
  • It is recommended that all program participants work with their personal trainer at least 2-3 times per week. However, due to scheduling conflicts and financial considerations, a combination of supervised and unsupervised workouts is possible.
  • All personal training sessions must be held in the Student Recreation Center.
  • The expiration policy requires completion of all personal training sessions within the number of weeks equivalent to the number of sessions purchased. Personal training sessions are void after this time period.
  • Refunds will be given if submitted within five business days of purchase with receipt only.
    Exception: No refunds will be issued once the first session with your trainer has been scheduled.

Become a Certified Personal Trainer

Not Certified?

Join our Personal Training Certification Prep Course. This semester-long course will help prepare participants for the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer exam. Course participants will receive a discount on the exam registration upon course completion!

Already Certified?

Personal Training applications are now closed for the fall semester and will be reopening in the Spring. Visit recsports.tamu.edu/employment for more details.

If you have questions about becoming certified and potentially working for Rec Sports, please contact DJ Scott at djscott@rec.tamu.edu.

Personal Trainers are checking the blood pressure on one of their clients.

Small Group Training

Are you someone who thrives on group exercise but craves individualized guidance and motivation? If that sounds like you, our small group training program could be an ideal fit! Our Personal and Small Group Training Suite provides a unique and dynamic environment equipped with some of the industry’s best tools, exclusively available to our small group training clients.

Discover the benefits by taking advantage of our FREE week at the start of each semester. It’s a perfect opportunity for a sneak preview of all the Small Group Training offerings.

Aggie Fit

Exercise in a small group environment for that extra motivation and guidance from a coach. Sprint, squat, lift, and crunch your way to your best shape yet with lifting, body weight training, and cardio all mixed into one challenging workout!

Package 1:

Free Week: Monday, Jan. 29 – Thursday, Feb. 1

  • Monday, Feb. 5 – Thursday, Mar. 7
  • T/TH: 6:30am – 7:30am

Package 2:

Free Week: Monday, Mar. 18 – Thursday, Mar. 21

  • Monday, Mar. 25 – Thursday, Apr. 25
  • T/TH: 6:30am – 7:30am

All Semester Package:

  • Monday, Feb. 5 – Thursday, Apr. 25

Price: $100/Package or $190/All Semester Package

Aggie Strong

Learn new weight lifting and plyometric exercises all while getting an effective resistance based workout with some of the best equipment in the industry. From beginner to advanced, our coaches will be able to tailor the challenge to meet your level and help you reach your fitness goals!

Package 1:

Free Week: Monday, Jan. 29 – Thursday, Feb. 1

  • Monday, Feb. 5 – Thursday, Mar. 7
  • M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm or T/TH: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Package 2:

Free Week: Monday, Mar. 18 – Thursday, Mar. 21  

  • Monday, Mar. 25 – Thursday, Apr. 25
  • M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm or T/TH: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

All Semester Package:

  • Monday, Feb. 5 – Thursday, Apr. 25

Price: $100/Package or $190/All Semester Package

Aggie Performance

Aggie Performance is a small group class that focuses on increasing athletic performance. Specifically, this small group focuses on developing the speed, agility, quickness, and power of the participants through a regiment involving, turf movements, and high-intensity cardio bouts, heavy resistance, and metal rigidity. Classes are hosted in the Turf Area of the Southside Rec Center. If you want to take it to the next level, this is the class to join.

Package 1:

Free Week: Monday, Feb. 12 – Friday, Feb. 16

  • Monday, Feb. 19 – Wednesday, Mar. 6
    M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Thursday, Mar. 7
    T/TH: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Price: $100/Package

Women in strength & Conditioning room lifting a barbell weight.

Strength & Conditioning Rooms

With over 85,000 square feet of Strength & Conditioning spaces throughout our three main facilities, there is something for everyone. For more details on the offerings at each facility, visit the links below.

Strength & Conditioning Staff

Ryan Keller Strength & Conditioning Program Director rkeller@tamu.edu (979) 862-7443

Ryan Keller
Strength & Conditioning Program Director
rkeller@tamu.edu
(979) 862-7443

DJ Scott Personal & Small Group Training Coordinator djscott@rec.tamu.edu (979) 458-2465

DJ Scott
Personal & Small Group Training Coordinator
djscott@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 458-2465

Federico Caballero Strength & Conditioning Coordinator fcaballero@rec.tamu.edu (979) 458-6942

Federico Caballero
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
fcaballero@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 458-6942

Reece Thorne Graduate Assistant, Strength & Conditioning rthorne@rec.tamu.edu (979) 458-1027

Reece Thorne
Graduate Assistant, Strength & Conditioning
rthorne@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 458-1027

Oscee Wheatfall Associate Director – Operations & Events owheatfall@rec.tamu.edu (979) 845-0228

Oscee Wheatfall
Associate Director – Operations & Events
owheatfall@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 845-0228