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About Fitness

The Fitness program provides information and training for members of the University community interested in maintaining healthy, active lifestyles. Both the Minneapolis University Recreation and Wellness Center and St. Paul Gymnasium contain state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Free equipment orientations are always available to help acclimate members to our facilities and services, or to provide members with the education and tools necessary to customize current exercise programs. To schedule a Fitness Equipment orientation, contact Aaron Tripp, Fitness Coordinator, at adtripp@umn.edu.

Group Fitness offers a wide variety of class formats to help members establish and maintain healthy exercise habits in a welcoming environment. Find a class format that suits both your schedule and fitness goals.

Fitness Assessment Services provide members with an overview of current fitness levels by executing a collection of fitness tests. Personal Training Services include the design of a customized exercise program combining personal health and fitness goals with fitness assessment results, or the option to meet regularly with your personal trainer in a one-on-one environment. Small Group Training offers classes that provide structured exercise in an intimate environment, meeting the needs of the beginner to the highly skilled athlete.

Every February, the fitness program hosts the annual Tri-U-Mah! Indoor Triathlon This sure is the perfect event to test your multi-sport interest!

Announcements

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Events

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Fitness Quick Links

Spring Group Fitness Schedule

Spring Group Fitness classes will take place from January 23 through May 8, 2012. All classes will be free from January 23-29 for Jam Week.

Finals Week (All Classes are Free)

Finals Week Group Fitness classes will take place from May 7-12, 2012. All classes will be free during Finals Week.

Fitness Center Quick Tips

Before you show up for your workout, take a moment to review the Rec Sports Dress Code Policy for the Fitness Centers.

Please adhere to the following dress code policy when using the Fitness Center:

T-Shirt

  • Unaltered full length/full neck t-shirt with full length short or long sleeves

Pants/Shorts

  • Please wear athletic pants or shorts
  • Inappropriate items are those that may damage the equipment vinyl such as jeans, khakis, belts and chains, or rivets.

Shoes

  • Please wear closed toe/closed heel athletic shoes
  • Inappropriate items would include those that may not provide proper protection while on the Fitness Center floor such as open heels/open toes, form fitting "barefoot-style" footwear, exposed forefoot, or visibly exposed toes.

Contact

fitness@umn.edu
or call the Fitness office at (612) 624-4544