Wellness

Wellness programs are designed to help UTHealth Houston students and current Rec Center members stay active, build healthy habits, and participate in fun fitness challenges throughout the year.

Programs may include fitness challenges, strength competitions, cardio-based events, wellness activities, and special Recreation Center events.

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Wellness Challenges at a Glance

Program Details

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• 1,200 Point Challenge

  6 week, self—paced challenge to earn 1,200 points.

  1 minute of exercise = 1 point. Think you’ve got what it takes?

  Limited to 50 challengers. 

  All finishers earn a free T-shirt.

  Eligibility: UTHealth Houston students and current Rec Center members
  Challenge Dates: October 5 - November 15, 2026
  Progress Tracking: Minutes are due Mondays
  Status: Opens September 7 - October 4, 2026

  Entry Fee: 20 Non-Perishable Food Items To be donated for Thanksgiving to the Houston Food Bank

   

• Bench Press Competition

  Test your strength in a one-rep max bench press competition.

  Multiple categories are available by weight and sex. A Personal Trainer will spot for safety.

  The first 50 competitors earn a free T-shirt.

  Stop by Anytime between 12:00—1:00PM or 5:00—7:00PM

  Eligibility: UTHealth Houston students and current Rec Center members
  Competition Dates: October 13 - October 14, 2026
  Status: Opens September 7 - October 12, 2026

  Entry Fee: Free

• The Gauntlet

  Are you up to the challenge?

  Complete one round for time:

  • 2000-meter row
  • 50 push-ups
  • 50 burpees
  • 50 wall balls
  • 50 ab mat sit-ups

  Individual Men’s and Women’s Divisions available.

  The first 40 competitors earn a free T-shirt.

  Stop by Anytime between 12:00—1:00PM or 5:00—7:00PM

  Eligibility: UTHealth Houston students and current Rec Center members
  Challenge Dates: October 12 - October 16
  Status: Opens September 21 - October 11, 2026

  Entry Fee: Free

• Initial Consultation + Fitness Assessment

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• Personal Training + Equipment Orientation

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• HeartCode BLS - American Heart

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How to Participate

1. Review current or upcoming Wellness programs.
2. Check eligibility requirements.
3. Register before the posted deadline.
4. Complete the challenge or attend during the listed event window.
5. Submit results or check in with Recreation Center staff when required.

Please note: Some Wellness events require pre-registration and may not allow walk-ins.

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Who Can Participate?

Wellness programs are open to:

• UTHealth Houston students
• Current Rec Center members

Sponsored guests are not eligible to participate in Wellness programs unless otherwise noted.

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Upcoming Wellness Programs

More Wellness challenges and events may be offered throughout the year. Check this page for future registration dates, challenge details, and participation instructions.

Possible future program categories include:

• Fitness challenges
• Strength competitions
• Cardio challenges
• Wellness workshops
• Outdoor activity challenges
• Step or mileage challenges

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Participant Recognition

Select Wellness programs may include participant recognition, leaderboards, completion prizes, or T-shirts while supplies last.