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. 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)
Spring 2025 Schedule
Monday, Jan. 20 – Tuesday, Apr. 29
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 Anna Taggart at [email protected].
Spring 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
Monday, Jan. 20 – Friday, Jan. 24
Package #1:
Monday, Jan. 27 – Friday, Feb. 28
**Registration opens on Monday, Jan. 6**
- Time:
- M/W: 9:30am – 10:15am
- M/W: 4pm – 4:45pm
- M/W: 5:45pm – 6:30pm
- T/TH: 9:00am – 9:45am
- T/TH: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
- Location:
- SRC 2221
- Price:
- $80*/$96** (member*/non-member**)
Free Week #2
Monday, Mar. 17 – Friday, Mar. 20
Package #2:
Monday, Mar. 24 – Friday, Apr. 25
**Registration opens on Monday, Mar. 10**
- Time:
- M/W: 9:30am – 10:15am
- M/W: 4pm – 4:45pm
- M/W: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
- T/TH: 9:00am – 9:45am
- T/TH: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
- Location:
- SRC 2221
- 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.
Free Week #1
Monday, Jan. 20 – Friday, Jan. 24
Package #1:
Monday, Jan. 27 – Friday, Feb. 28
**Registration opens on Monday, Jan. 6**
- Time:
- M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- T/TH: 6:15am – 7:15am
- Location: SRC 1119 (Heavy Bag Room)
- Price: $60*/$80**. (member*/non-member**)
Free Week #2
Monday, Mar. 17 – Friday, Mar. 20
Package #2:
Monday, Mar. 24 – Friday, Apr. 25
**Registration opens on Monday, Mar. 10**
- Time:
- M/W: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- T/TH: 6:15am – 7:15am
- Location: SRC 1119 (Heavy Bag Room)
- Price: $60*/$80**. (member*/non-member**)
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].
De-Stress Fest
De-Stress Fest is an event held by Rec Sports in collaboration with other departments and organizations on campus that is centered around promoting mental health awareness by providing different activities that can help reduce levels of stress. These activities are usually movement based, educational based or activity based. Each booth focuses on a unique skill or tip that helps students reduce stress levels.
Date:
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- Tuesday, March 4
Time:
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- 3-5 pm
Location:
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- Rudder Plaza
**Classes will be cancelled for the duration of the event, excluding water & specialty
FItness Instructor Training
Begin your fitness instructor training with Rec Sports!
This 4 week training will teach you everything you need to become a fitness instructor! We hire directly from this training. This is YOUR opportunity to join our team and share your energy with the Texas A&M Fitness & Wellness team! 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:
Dates:
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- Tuesday, Jan. 28
- Wednesday. Jan. 29
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: SRC 255
Training Dates & Times:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 | 5pm- 7:30pm
- Thursday, Feb. 13 | 5pm – 7:30pm
- Thursday, Feb. 20 | 5pm – 7:30pm
- Thursday, Feb. 27 | 5pm – 7:30pm
- Saturday, Mar. 1 | 11am – 12:30pm
- Sunday, Mar. 2 | 1pm – 4pm
Location:
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- SRC 301
Price:
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- $75*/$90** (member*/non-member**)
Human Reformer Training
Human Reformer is a pilates driven format that harnesses the same principles learned on reformer machines, yet only using the human body and 1 band
Date:
- Sunday, Apr. 13
Time:
- 9am – 4pm
Location:
- SRC 303
Strength Through Connection: Partner Yoga
Join us for a Partner Yoga event during Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month! In collaboration with University Health Services and Rec Sports, this event emphasizes building healthy relationships—romantic and platonic—while promoting wellness and providing resources for Texas A&M students. Enjoy a relaxing session and take home some swag!
Date:
- Wednesday, Feb. 12
Time:
- 6pm – 7pm
Location:
- SRCC 2229
Rock It Out 2025
Join Rec Sports, CAPS, and the Office of Sustainability for our Rock It Out event. There will be a chance to decorate a rock and place it around campus to inspire others that we are in this together. Come ready to decompress, relax and learn some helpful tips for taking care of yourself through your test weeks. Join us for a fun time filled with rock decorating, snack, tips & more.
Date:
- Wednesday, Apr. 30
Time:
- 2pm – 4pm
Location:
- Between Evans & the Annex
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
Jason Kurten
Associate Director – Programs
[email protected]
(979) 845-0383