Group Exercise classes are one of the many benefits to a Recreational Services Member. For the safety of participants and considering equipment limitations, activity rooms at the Field House and CRWC will have a limited capacity. You must stop by the Membership Services Desk prior to class to receive a ticket for entrance into the class.

• ALL: Work at own pace and intensity.
• BEGINNER: Easy to follow with moderate intensity.
• INTERMEDIATE: Intervals of moderate/high fitness skill and intensity levels.
• ADVANCE: High level of fitness conditioning demands. Not recommended for beginner exerciser.

Group Exercise Schedule - Quick view

Mind & Body classes are included in the Recreation Membership. For the safety of participants and considering equipment limitations, activity rooms at the Field House and CRWC will have a limited capacity. You must stop by the Membership Services Desk prior to class to receive a ticket for entrance into the class.

For the safety of participants and considering equipment limitations, activity rooms at the Field House and CRWC will have a limited capacity. You must stop by the Membership Services Desk prior to class to redeem a series and receive a ticket for entrance into the class.

Mind And Body Schedule - Quick view

What is Personal Training?

Personal Training is an approach to gain assistance in order to have an overall health improvement. Personal Trainers work with clients to develop an exercise/activity program based on a client's fitness goals. People of all ages, body types and levels of fitness can benefit from the services of a Personal Trainer.

Program Philosophy:

Our goal is to educate our clients on how to exercise safely. Our Personal Trainers will provide education, guidance, instruction and motivation to clients who want to achieve their personal fitness goals. Our Personal Trainers will closely supervise your progress and will help provide you with resources so that you become confident and comfortable in any fitness/weight room environment.

Benefits of Personal Training

• Improved Cardiovascular Fitness
• Decreased Body Fat Stores
• Increased Muscle Strength, Endurance & Tone
• Reduction in Blood Pressure
• Decreased Clinical Symptoms of Anxiety, Stress, Tension and Depression
• Increased Energy, Stamina & Endurance
• Decreased Total Cholesterol
• Improved Coordination
• Enhanced Immune System
• Strengthened Skeletal System

About the Trainers

• The University of Iowa’s Personal Trainers are nationally certified. Many also have obtained a BS or MS in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology and have demonstrated an acceptable level of knowledge prior to hire.
• All of our Personal Trainers are trained to offer fitness testing as the first training session. Clients have the option of declining fitness testing and may do a regular workout instead. However, it is strongly encouraged to have fitness testing done, as it can be useful to have baseline data to help design your exercise program.
• All Personal Trainers will refrain from offering medical advice regarding any medical issues. While Personal Trainers are qualified to coach on exercise modalities, they are not physicians and cannot diagnose any condition or illness.

Personal Training Sessions may include

• Fitness Assessment
• Program Design
• Warm Up, stretching & cool down
• Free Weight Training & Instruction
• Machine Weight Training & Instruction
• Cardiovascular Exercise
• Exercise Progression
• Evaluation and Review of Goals
• Program Creativity
• Education
• Exercise ideas for travel and home

Registration:

To register to meet with a personal trainer, please download and complete the PERSONAL TRAINING FORM (PDF)

**Please make note that these forms will not e-mail or save the changes that you type in to the form. You must drop off your forms at the CRWC membership desk and/or campus mail/mail the forms to :

Mail the form to :

Personal Training Fees:

Personal Trainers will provide one-on-one assistance in the design of an exercise program tailored to meet individual clients goals, fitness level and experience.

Partner/Small Group Personal Training Fees: Partner Training is one-on-two or one-on-three sessions with a Personal Trainer that offers individuals an opportunity to workout with a partner(s). Having another person holding your accountable will help you adhere to a program.

*prices are listed per person

Fit Check

Fitness Testing provides a measure of your cardiovascular and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition. Knowing these parameters of fitness is important in determining an effective exercise program design and can serve as a great motivational tool to help you continue on your path toward your fitness goals. Qualified staff will lead you through the assessment protocols and educate you on what the results mean. Interested in getting your fitness level tested? Get a FitCheck by signing up for a full body assessment or any of the following tests individually:

Full Body Assessment

Physiological Assessment: The Physiological Assessment is a full fitness assessment measuring heart rate, blood pressure, aerobic fitness, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Your aerobic fitness is assessed through a submaximal exercise step test, which will result in aerobic fitness values being somewhat less accurate than if a maximal exercise stress test was performed. Body composition is estimated via a 3-site skinfold caliper measurement. Muscular endurance is measured via a sit-up and /or push-up test. Muscular strength is measured with a bicep curl test. Flexibility is measured via a sit-and-reach test. The time requirement for this option is only estimate for 40 - 50 minutes.
Cost: UI Student $20 / Non-UI Student: $40

Reassessment:

Time to reassess? Stay on track and/or evaluate if your current program is working for you! If you have already had a full body assessment wtih us, you will get 1/2 off the initial price for your reassessment.
Cost: UI Student $10 / Non-UI Student: $20

Individual Tests

Submaximal Aerobic Capacity: Your aerobic fitness is assessed through a submaximal exercise step test, which will result in aerobic fitness values being somewhat less accurate than if a maximal exercise stress test was performed. The time requirement for this test is 15 minutes.
Cost: UI Student: $10 / Non-UI Student: $15

Body Composition: A three-site skinfold measurement is used to predict relative body fat. Skinfold measurement sites differ between the sexes: chest, abdomen, and thigh for men; triceps, suprailiac, and thigh for women. This body compositions technique is not as accurate as is a hydrostatic weighing, but still esitmates body fat with reasonable accuracy (+/- 3.5%). Therefore, it is a technique which is appropriate for those interested in a general understanding and reasonable estimation of their body fat percentage. It is also a good technique to use to monitor changes over time.
Cost: UI Student $8 / Non-UI Student $15

Flexibility: Flexibility is the ability to move a joint through its complete range of motion. A sit-and-reach protocol will be conducted to measure hamstring flexibility. The protocol involves slow, static stretching of the muscles. Proper warm-up will be performed prior to the test to minimize the risk of soreness or injury.
Cost: UI Student $5 / Non-UI Student $8

Muscular Endurance (sit-up, push-up): Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle group to execute repeated contractions over a period of time sufficient to cause muscular fatigue, or to maintain a voluntary contraction for a prolonged period of time. Sit-up and/or push-up protocols will be used to evaluate the endurance of the abdominal muscle groups and upper body muscles, respectively.
Cost: UI Student $8 / Non-UI Student $15

Payment Options

Recreational Services accepts various forms of payment including: Cash, Check, Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) or U-Bill Charge.

For further information/questions/comments/inquiries, feel free to contact Angela Charsha-Harney at 319-335-3548.

Special Programs

Throughout the year, Fitness Programs offers a variety of special events. They each have a dedicated instructor who will motivate you to reach your fitness goals. Read below for the current offerings.

Reformer Pilates, By appointment only

This class will use the STOTT reformer to build on the basic Pilates principles, focusing on core strength and stability, coordination, flexibility and endurance. 3 Sessions ($105 private, $160 semi-private – 2 person), 5 Sessions ($160 private, $240 semi-private – 2 person), 10 Sessions ($270 private, $405 semi-private – 2 person)

About Kettlebells

The use of kettlebell for physical fitness in sports and health has recently experienced a surge in popularity especially in US. This has come as a no surprise as many top level U.S. athletes and celebrities have started using them to improve their performance and physiques. There are many benefits to kettlebell training, including, but not limited to: Improved Functional Strength, Improved Cardiovascular Fitness, Enhanced Body Composition, and Reduced Risk of Injury. Kettlebell training is a great all-round fitness tool for both men and women. However, it can lead to injuries like any other form of exercise if proper instructions are not undertaken. Always be sure about the proper techniques before undergoing a full kettlebell training program.

Upcoming Classes

Kettlebell Personal Training

Whether you have experience using kettlebells and want to challenge yourself further and learn advanced exercises, or whether you have never touched a kettlebell but want to learn proper form and technique to reap the benefits, sign up for kettlebell personal training! Programs are personalized for every individuals needs and abilities.

Individual Training Fees:

*Partner (2 People) Training Fees:

*Group (3-8 people) Training Fees:

Register for personal training by completing the Personal Training Registration forms. Please indicate on your forms that you would like to work with Kettlebells.

Questions? Contact Angela Charsha-Harney at angela-charsha@uiowa.edu

Second Annual Tropical Indoor Triathlon

February 10th, 2013

Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

8:30am-1:00pm

#UItropicaltri

General Information

The Tropical Indoor Triathlon will take place on Sunday, February 10th, 2013. It consists of 10 minutes swimming, biking, and running sections. Participants will have 10 minutes to complete each individual section. Participants will have 10 minutes to transition from the swim to the bike and 5 minutes to transition from the bike to the run.

• Pre-race registration and Body Marking 8:30am
• Pre-race mandatory meeting 9:00am
• First wave starts at 9:30am
• Wave Assignments (Coming Soon)

Introducing Triathlon Teams

A team division is new for 2013. Indoor Triathlon teams can consist of 2-3 members, any gender combinations or age. Only one heat is dedicated to teams, so make sure to sign up soon to secure a spot. Indoor triathlon teams are designed for recreational and training purposes. Prizes are only given out for participants competing as individuals in a specific age group.

Event Fees

Individuals: $35
Teams: $80 per team

Live Healthy Iowa members will receive a 10% discount on registration. Must register in person and present Live Healthy Iowa card to receive discount.

Registration

Register in person (CRWC or FH Membership Desk), by phone (319-335-9293) or by mail. Race day registration accepted, but race shirts are not guaranteed after February 2. Team registrations must be submitted together with one payment.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Race Director Matthew Stancel at matthew-stancel@uiowa.edu if interested in helping.

Location

The 2013 Tropical Indoor Triathlon will take place in the University of Iowa Campus and Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC). All three events will be centrally located in the CRWC.

Race Details

Participants are required to provide their own equipment such as swim suits, caps, and biking and running shoes. Refreshments and towels will be provided.

• The University Aquatics Pool will be set up with 8-25 yard lanes.
• The Diving well will be set up for participants to warm up before their heat.
• Star Trak Stationary bikes will be used for the bike portion.
• Wheelchair Users will use a bicycle ergometer for bike portion.
• Life Fitness 95T Treadmills will be used for the run portion.

How are champions determined?

Since the amount of time spent on each section is identical for each participant (10 minutes per section), champions are determined by total distance traveled. Volunteers will record the total laps (swimming) and miles (biking and running) completed during the event. The total distance traveled will determine the champions for each age group. In addition to individual age group champions, there will be an overall male and female Indoor Triathlon champion!

Indoor Triathlon teams are designed for recreational and training purposes. Awards are only given out for participants competing as individuals in a specific age group.

Age Groups

Age groups are listed below. Each age group is divided into male and female sections. Prizes are awarded for overall and category winners based distance traveled.

• 18-24
• 25-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50+

Assistant Director - Group Exercise: Matt Stancel, matthew-stancel@uiowa.edu -

Graduate Assistant - Fitness Programs: Brooke Blazevich, brooke-blazevich@uiowa.edu -

Assistant Director - Personal Training & Fitness East: Angela Charsha-Harney, angela-charsha@uiowa.edu - (319)-384-0985

Associate Director - Fitness Programs: Pat Kutcher, patricia-kutcher@uiowa.edu - (319) 335-9291