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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!
In addition to expanding the University Recreation and Wellness Center, there will also be various upgrades made to the current building. Beginning Monday, May 20, Rec Sports will be making improvements to the existing Men's and Women's locker rooms. For this reason, members will have free Minneapolis daily locker use for the entire Summer while construction is taking place. Please read below for some important information about how the Men's and Women's locker rooms will be affected.
All Recreational Sports facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Regular Intersession hours will resume on Tuesday.
Summer Group Fitness schedules are now posted online! Classes will take place from May 28 - August 17. View the schedules for Minneapolis and St. Paul below.
There are currently no events posted.
Summer Group Fitness classes will take place from May 28 - August 17. All facilities will be closed on July 4.
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:
fitness@umn.edu
or call the Fitness office at (612) 624-4544