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 Celina Opskar 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. ALL GROUP RECXERCISE CLASSES ARE FREE TO REC MEMBERS IN THE SUMMER. For classes in the fall and spring semesters, 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 (For fall and spring semesters only)

Summer I Schedule

Tuesday, May 27 – Tuesday, July 1

CLASSTIMEROOMREGISTER
Step & Sculpt12:15pm - 1pmPolo Road RecRegister
Cardio Water12:15pm - 1pmSRC Outdoor PoolRegister
HIIT the Dance Floor4:15pm - 5pmSouthsideRegister
Pilates5:15pm - 6pmSouthsideRegister
Club Dance6:15pm - 7pmSouthsideRegister
CLASSTIMEROOMREGISTER
Party at the Barre12:15pm - 1pmSouthside RecRegister
Step & Sculpt12:15pm - 1pmPolo Road RecRegister
Pilates4:15pm - 5pmSouthside RecRegister
HIIT the Dance Floor5:15pm - 6pmSouthside RecRegister
Cardio Water5:15pm - 6pmSRC Outdoor PoolRegister
Fight Force Flow6:15pm - 7:15pmSouthside RecRegister
CLASSTIMEROOMREGISTER
Body Blaster7:15am - 8amSouthside RecRegister
Pilates12:15pm - 1pmSouthside RecRegister
Cardio Water12:15pm - 1pmSRC Outdoor PoolRegister
Body Blaster4:15pm - 5pmSouthside RecRegister
Functional Core5:15pm - 5:45pmSouthside RecRegister
Party at the Barre6:15pm - 7pmSouthside RecRegister
CLASSTIMEROOMREGISTER
Rep & Rows12:15pm - 1pmSouthside RecRegister
Step & Sculpt12:15pm - 1pmPolo Road RecRegister
Body Blaster4:15pm - 5pmSouthside RecRegister
Party at the Barre5:15pm - 6pmSouthside RecRegister
Cardio Water5:15pm - 6pmSRC Outdoor PoolRegister
CLASSTIMEROOMREGISTER
TGIF Barre12:15pm - 1pmSouthside RecRegister
Cardio Water12:15pm - 1pmSRC Outdoor PoolRegister
CLASS
No Classes are offered
CLASSTIMEROOMREGISTER
Country Western4pm - 4:45pmSouthside RecRegister
Latin Mix5pm - 5:45pmSouthside RecRegister
Contemporary6pm - 6:45pmSouthside RecRegister

Specialty Classes

Registration is required before attending any Specialty Class. Once a specialty class is full please sign up for a spot 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 Anna Taggart at [email protected].

Summer 2025 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!

Free Week #1

Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29

Package #1:

Monday, June 2 – Sunday, June 26
**Registration opens on Monday, May 19**

  • Time:
    • M/W: 5:30 – 6:15pm
    • T/TH: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
  • Location:
    • PEAP 206
  • Price:
    • $80*/$96** (member*/non-member**)

Free Week #2

Monday, July 7 – Thursday, Aug. 7

Package #2:

Monday, July 14 – Thursday, Aug. 7
**Registration opens on Monday, June 30**

  • Time:
    • M/W: 5:30pm – 6:15pm
    • T/TH: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
  • Location:
    • PEAP 206
  • Price:
    • $80*/$96** (member*/non-member**)

Boxing Bootcamp

Are you ready to unleash your inner athlete?! Our nationally certified group fitness instructors present an authentic boxing program that includes:

  • heavy bag
  • speed bag
  • Boxmaster
  • 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.

Boxing Bootcamp will not be offered in the summer.

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 Celina Opskar at [email protected] or  (979) 862-3996.

Fitness Outreach

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

Portrait of Jason Kurten standing in front of the rockwall inside the student rec center.

Jason Kurten
Associate Director – Programs
[email protected]
(979) 845-0383