1,000 POINT CHALLENGE [IN—PERSON, VIRTUAL OR COMBINATION] FREE for UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Log 1,000 minutes in this 6-week, self-paced challenge. 1 minute of exercise = 1 point. Lift weights, walk on the REC’s outdoor trail, dance or whatever you want! This is your challenge. Do what you love, when you can + track your own results. Think you've got what it takes? All earning 1,000 points earn a PRIZE!
CHALLENGE DATES: 2/1 — 3/14 [Minutes due every Monday.]
REGISTRATION DATES: 1/2 — 1/31
Register here! Participants will be sent an e-mail with details once registration ends.
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MOTIVATION MONDAYS [IN—PERSON, VIRTUAL OR COMBINATION]
OWN YOUR OWN OUTDOOR HIIT [HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL] WORKOUT Open to UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
Located outside the Cardio Area — Just thru the double doors! 7 stations with instructions, equipment + links to pictures or video demos. New circuit set up every Monday and available thru Sunday. Stop by when you want, do what you can + at your own pace.
FREE! No registration needed — Just drop in! ON YOUR OWN: DATES TBA!
LIVE IN—PERSON OUTDOOR HIIT WORKOUT Open to UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
Located on the REC's Outdoor Basketball or Tennis Courts Led by a Certified Personal Trainer Bring your own mat + water bottle. Physically distanced at 6 feet minimum. Additional safety guidelines to be determined at that time.
FREE! No registration needed — Just drop in! Mondays at 6PM: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 + 4/26
*In case of rain, class may be cancelled.
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WIND DOWN WEDNESDAYS
VIRTUAL ON-DEMAND VINYASA YOGA Open to UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
5 Class Series posted Wednesdays on Facebook. Follow for dates! Balance strength + flexibility while cultivating mindfulness through a continuous flow. Refresh and restore in this all—level yoga class. Led by a Registered Yoga Teacher Modifications always available.
LIVE IN—PERSON OUTDOOR VINYASA YOGA Open to UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
Located on the REC's Outdoor Basketball or Tennis Courts Flow led by a Registered Yoga Teacher Bring your own mat, water bottle (+ props, if needed.) Physically distanced at 6 feet minimum. Additional safety guidelines to be determined at that time.
FREE! No registration needed — Just drop in! Wednesdays at 6PM: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 + 4/28
*In case of rain, class may be cancelled.
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NATIONAL INTRAMURAL + RECREATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATION [NIRSA] WEEK Open to UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Celebrate with extra sweat sessions, swag + more. NIRSA WEEK: 2/22 — 2/26
Details to be announced on Facebook.
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IRONMAN CHALLENGE [IN—PERSON, VIRTUAL OR COMBINATION] Open to UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Swim, bike + run over 200 miles total in this 6 —week, self paced challenge. Get laps in our pool, spin on our bikes, run on our treadmills or outdoor trail or do it on your own! This is your challenge to log more miles than ever. Go where you like, when you can + track your own results. Because one sport isn't hard enough. All finishers earn a PRIZE!
Swim: 8 Miles (1 Miles = 36 Laps Down + Back) Weekly Average: 48 Laps
Bike: 150 Miles Weekly Average: 25 Miles
Run: 60 Miles Weekly Average: 10 Miles
CHALLENGE DATES: 3/22 — 5/2 [Miles due every Monday.]
ENTRY “FEE” Includes: PRIZE for all finishers, motivation + accountability to complete the challenge! 15 Non-Perishable Food Items — To be donated to the Houston Food Bank
REGISTRATION DATES: 2/15 — 3/14
Register here! Participants will be sent an e-mail with details once registration ends.
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*CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19* SAND VOLLEYBALL MINI — LEAGUE Open to All TMC Students, Residents, Staff, Faculty, Spouses + UT System Alumni
Co—Rec Division [Self Officiated] 3 Matches in 3 Weeks + Playoffs for Top Teams Play Wednesdays or Thursdays at 6PM, 6:45 or 7:30PM Safety guidelines to be determined at that time.
LEAGUE BEGINS: 3/24
ENTRY FEE Includes: Courts for Practice, Equipment + PRIZES for CHAMPS!
$25 — UTHealth Students $30 — Rec Center Members $40 — All Other TMC Institutions *Entry Fee not due upon registration. If COVID-19 permits, captains will be contacted to make the payment before the league begins.
REGISTRATION DATES: CANCELED
Register here! Captains will be sent an e-mail with details once registration ends.
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PICKLEBALL MINI — LEAGUE Open to All TMC Students, Residents, Staff, Faculty, Spouses + UT System Alumni
Open Singles Division [Self Officiated] 3 Games in 3 Weeks + Playoffs for Qualifying Players Best 2 of 3 Games to 11 Points or 45 Minutes Play Tuesdays Beginning at 6PM, 6:45 or 7:30PM Safety guidelines to be determined at that time.
LEAGUE BEGINS: 3/30
ENTRY FEE Includes: Courts for Practice, Equipment + PRIZES for CHAMPS!
$10 — UTHealth Students $12 — Rec Center Members $15 — All Other TMC Institutions *Entry Fee not due upon registration. If COVID-19 permits, players will be contacted to make the payment before the league begins.
REGISTRATION DATES: 2/22 — 3/21
Register here! Players will be sent an e-mail with details once registration ends.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION [COMBINATION VIRTUAL + IN-PERSON] HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members + Eligible Members
Recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED + relieve choking safely. *NEW* format includes online portion + hands-on session with separate fees/registrations.
Offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Learn more + register here!
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INITIAL CONSULTATION + FITNESS ASSESSMENT [IN—PERSON] Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members + Eligible Members
Identify strengths + opportunities in fitness + aide in setting attainable goals. Includes: Body Composition Analysis, Cardiovascular Endurance Test, Muscular Strength/Endurance Test, Flexibility Test + 1 Personal Training Session.
Appointment Required!
Available Monday thru Friday: For 5:30AM—2:30PM, call Corey at 713—500—8427, email or stop by to set-up! For 4:00PM—8:00PM, call Ellie at 713—500—8427, email or stop by to set-up! Other days/time possibly available upon request.
$40—UTHealth Students $60—Rec Center Members $85—All Other TMC Institutions
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PERSONAL TRAINING [IN—PERSON] Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members + Eligible Members
Your goals, fitness level, schedule + medical history are all vital. As you progress, your Certified Personal Trainer will too.
Various sessions and packages available here.
Appointment Required!
Available Monday thru Friday: For 5:30AM—2:30PM, call Corey at 713—500—8427, email or stop by to set-up! For 4:00PM—8:00PM, call Ellie at 713—500—8427, email or stop by to set-up! Other days/time possibly available upon request.
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EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION [IN—PERSON] Open to UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Lost in the weight room? Learn adjustments for proper biomechanics, safety + effectiveness.
FREE! Appointment Required!
Available Monday thru Friday: For 5:30AM—2:30PM, call Corey at 713—500—8427, email or stop by to set-up! For 4:00PM—8:00PM, call Ellie at 713—500—8427, email or stop by to set-up! Other days/time possibly available upon request.
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