Fitness & Wellness
Throughout all Rec Sports facilities, our Fitness & Wellness program hosts fitness classes designed to help you decompress and strengthen your mind and body. Classes include pilates, step, cycle, and more! Fitness classes are programmed to cater to all intensity levels so you can get a full workout experience! With Fitness & Wellness, you can start your day calmly with sunrise yoga or end the day with a boxing bootcamp!
Group RecXercise
Group RecXercise classes are drop-in fitness classes. See below for the schedule of classes and information regarding class passes. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Avery Hall at [email protected].
Participants are required to sign up for any class prior to the start of any class to guarantee a spot. Check-in concludes, and doors are securely closed 5 minutes after the initiation of a class, ensuring all participants are safely and adequately warmed up. An All Access Pass includes ALL RecXercise classes, $5 classes include all cycle classes and all classes that fall between 4pm – 7pm. All other classes are FREE! Schedules are subject to change
Group RecXercise pass options include: All Access Pass : $50* / $25** | One Class Pass: $5
*full semester pass / ** 1/2 semester pass (starting Tuesday, Aug. 8)
Winter Interim 2024 Schedule
Monday, Dec. 2 – Friday, Jan. 10
Specialty Classes
Registration is required before attending any Specialty Class. Once a specialty class is full, you can reach out to Member Services to get put on the waiting list. You will be contacted via email if a spot opens up for you. Lastly, once you register for a class and time, you cannot move into a different time slot if that time slot is full.
Download the Rec Sports app and sign up under the ‘Fitness & Wellness’ icon to register for a class. Schedules are subject to change.
For questions or more information about Pilates Reformer or Boxing Bootcamp, contact Avery Hall at [email protected].
Fall 2024 Schedule
Pilates Reformer
Derived from the rich conceptual sequence developed by Joseph Pilates, participants will engage the mind and body to execute exercises on a Reformer. These exercises involve the whole person while bringing attention to breath, proper form, and efficient movement patterns. Focused on strength, balance, and stability, this class creates dynamic challenges that will elevate your practice!
Package 1:
FREE WEEK:
Monday, Aug. 26 – Friday, Aug. 30
Package 1:
Monday, Sept. 2 – Friday, Oct. 4
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Time:
- M/W: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
- M/W: 5:45pm – 6:30pm
- T/TH: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
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Location:
- SRC 2221
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Price:
- $80*/$96**
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PACKAGE 2:
FREE WEEK:
Monday, Oct. 14 – Friday, Oct. 18
Package 2
Monday, Oct. 21 – Friday, Nov. 22
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Time:
- M/W: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
- M/W: 5:45pm – 6:30pm
- T/TH: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
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Location:
- SRC 2221
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Price:
- $80*/$96**
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*Member Price / ** Non-Member Price
Boxing Bootcamp
Are you ready to unleash your inner athlete?! Our nationally certified group fitness instructors present an authentic boxing program that includes training on the heavy bag, speed bag, and Boxmaster, as well as full body conditioning exercises. This workout will help build strength in your arms, legs, back, core, and help to improve your cardiovascular endurance and self-confidence! This progressive program is suited for all fitness levels. Gloves and wraps required.
Package 1:
FREE WEEK:
Monday, Aug. 26 – Friday, Aug. 30
Package 1:
Monday, Sept. 2 – Friday, Oct. 4
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- Time & Location:
- T/TH: 6:15 – 7:15am at SRC 1119 (Heavy Bag Room)
- M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm at SRC 1119 (Heavy Bag Room
- Price: $60*/$80**
- Time & Location:
*Member Price / ** Non-Member Price
Package 2:
FREE WEEK:
Monday, Oct. 14 – Friday, Oct. 18
Package 2:
Monday, Oct. 21 – Friday, Nov. 22
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- Time & Location:
- T/TH: 6:15 – 7:15am at SRC 1119 (Heavy Bag Room)
- M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm at SRC 1119 (Heavy Bag Room
- Price: $60*/$80**
- Time & Location:
*Member Price / ** Non-Member Price
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be given for All Access RecXercise passes. Refunds will only be given for one class passes if submitted within 24 hours or if a class is canceled or changed by Rec Sports. A partial refund of 80% is available before the start of a package for specialty classes, bootcamps, or programs. Exceptions – If a participant becomes ill or injured, an 80% refund is potentially available if a doctor’s note is provided. All refunds will be approved or denied by the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness or the Director of Fitness & Wellness.
For important information on recognizing and accepting potential risks associated with our recreational activities, please review Rec Sports’ Assumption of Risk.
Training & Events
Rec Sports Fitness and Wellness program offers a variety of events each semester. For questions or more information, please contact Avery Hall at [email protected].
FItness Instructor Training
Begin your fitness instructor training with Rec Sports!
This 20-hour training will teach you everything you need to become a fitness instructor! After training is complete, you can audition to become a fitness instructor for Texas A&M Rec Sports! Classes you can teach with Rec Sports include:
- Pilates
- Cycling
- Yoga
- and more!
There are FREE informational meetings you can attend to learn more about becoming a fitness instructor and ask all of your burning questions!
Informationals:
- Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6pm – 7pm | SRC 255
- Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6pm – 7pm | SRC 255
Training Dates:
- Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5PM – 7:30PM | SRC 301 (Last day to register)
- Thursday, Sept. 26 | 5pm – 7:30pm | SRC 301
- Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5pm – 7:30pm | SRC 31
- Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5pm – 7:30pm | SRC 301
- Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11am – 12:30pm | SRC 301 (auditions practice)
- Sunday, Oct. 20 | 1pm – 4pm | SRC 301, 302, 303, 304 (auditions)
Silent at the Disco – SoundOff Dance Party
The lights go down and the music turns UP! Join Texas A&M Rec Sports Fitness & Health Promotion as we use noise cancelling light up headphones to create the ultimate cardio dance party experience. This SILENT disco is one you will NOT want to miss!
Date:
- Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time:
- 6pm – 7pm
Location:
- SRC 2229
Schwinn Cycle Certification
Become a Schwinn Cycle coach in this interactive training taught by Lucy Waite, Schwinn Master Trainer. The class covers bike fit, cycling science, physiology and biomechanics, and proper riding technique. For more information on registration, please contact Anna Taggart at 979-845-4792 or [email protected].
Date:
- Sunday, Nov. 10
Time:
- 9am – 5pm
Location:
- SRC 302
Sign up for a nationally certified group exercise instructor or personal trainer to lead a private class at any Rec facility or in your residence hall, organizational or departmental meeting, special event, or educational lecture.
Click the link below to request the fitness services you are interested in.
Fitness & Wellness Staff
Anna Taggart
Fitness & Wellness Program Director
[email protected]
(979) 845-4792
Celina Opskar
Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness
[email protected]
979-862-3996
Avery Hall
Graduate Assistant, Fitness & Wellness
[email protected]
(979) 862-5376
Jason Kurten
Associate Director – Programs
[email protected]
(979) 845-0383