Want a smart, highly efficient full-body workout without the guesswork? This 60-minute interactive workshop introduces you to the UREC’s tech-enabled EGYM smart machines. We will get you officially onboarded, set up your personalized fitness profile, and run strength tests so the machines automatically adjust to your exact height and ideal weights. You will also learn how to leverage automated Genius workout generation to instantly create custom training plans tailored to your specific goals. Learn how to use the EGYM app, track your progress, and get a highly effective workout in under 30 minutes. Come dressed to move! Registration is active from January 13-20, 2027.

Date: January 20, 2027
Time: 12:20pm - 1:10pm
Location: UREC Center, Floor 2, EGYM

Stop guessing your gym routine and learn to design a workout plan tailored to your schedule and goals. Whether you train two, four, or five days a week, this session covers how to choose the right workout split and structure each session from warm-ups and main compound lifts to accessory work. Leave with a customized weekly template ready to hit the gym floor with confidence. Registration is active from January 12-19, 2027.

Date: January 19, 2027
Time: 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Location: UREC Center, Room 201 

Stop guessing your gym routine and learn to design a workout plan tailored to your schedule and goals. Whether you train two, four, or five days a week, this session covers how to choose the right workout split and structure each session from warm-ups and main compound lifts to accessory work. Leave with a customized weekly template ready to hit the gym floor with confidence. Registration is active from January 20-27, 2027.

Date: January 27, 2027
Time: 4:30pm - 5:20pm
Location: UREC Center, Room 201 

No weights? No problem. This 60-minute workshop teaches you how to build serious strength, control, and muscle using just your own body weight. We will break down the fundamentals of calisthenics, covering proper form for push-ups, dips, and core work. Whether you are working toward your first strict push-up or trying to master advanced holds, you will leave with progressions tailored to your fitness level. Come dressed to move! Registration is active from January 26 - February 2, 2027.

Date: February 2, 2027
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Belk Gym Weight Room, Room 008

Master one of the most essential foundational movement patterns in strength training: the hip hinge. This interactive workshop breaks down the mechanics of the hip hinge to help you build lower-body power while protecting your lower back. You will learn proper setup and technique step-by-step, alongside a variety of deadlift-based variations—from conventional and trap bar to Romanian deadlifts—so you can confidently incorporate the right options into your routine. Registration is active February 2-9, 2027.

Date: February 9, 2027
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Belk Gym Weight Room, Room 008

Can’t do a strict pull-up yet, or want to increase your total reps? This 60-minute interactive workshop is for you. We will break down the exact mechanics of both the pull-up and chin-up, showing you how to target the right muscles and protect your shoulders. Our trainers will guide you through progressive variations using bands, lat pulldowns, and inverted rows so you can confidently build the upper-body strength needed to lift your own body weight. Come dressed to move! Registration is active from February 9-16, 2027.

Date: February 16, 2027
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Belk Gym Weight Room, Room 008

Want a smart, highly efficient full-body workout without the guesswork? This 60-minute interactive workshop introduces you to the UREC’s tech-enabled EGYM smart machines. We will get you officially onboarded, set up your personalized fitness profile, and run strength tests so the machines automatically adjust to your exact height and ideal weights. You will also learn how to leverage automated Genius workout generation to instantly create custom training plans tailored to your specific goals. Learn how to use the EGYM app, track your progress, and get a highly effective workout in under 30 minutes. Come dressed to move! Registration is active from February 16-23, 2027.

Date: February 23, 2027
Time: 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Location: UREC Center, Floor 2, EGYM

This 60-minute workshop introduces the fundamentals of Pilates, focusing on deep abdominal engagement and proper spinal alignment. You will learn how to activate your core muscles correctly to improve your balance, reduce lower back pain, and support your heavy lifts in the weightroom. Come dressed to move! Registration is active from February 24 - March 3, 2027.

Date: March 3, 2027
Time: 2:30pm - 3:20pm
Location: UREC Center, Studio 503

Workouts push your limits, but true progress happens when you recover. This interactive workshop breaks down the science of muscle repair and nervous system recovery so you can maximize your results and avoid burnout. We will explore key physiological markers like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Resting Heart Rate, the impact of academic stress and sleep on muscle growth, and how to fuel your body post-workout. Plus, you will get hands-on experience with practical recovery tools—including guided foam rolling and active recovery techniques—to reduce soreness, improve mobility, and keep your body performing at its peak. Registration is active from March 10-17, 2027.

Date: March 17, 2027
Time: 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Location: UREC Center, Studio 201

Whether you are hitting the treadmill or training for a race, running efficiently starts with proper form. This interactive workshop breaks down the biomechanics of your stride—covering posture, arm drive, footstrike, and cadence—to help you run smoother, faster, and injury-free. Practice key drill progressions and cues to improve your running economy and build a more resilient stride. Registration is active from March 18-25, 2027.

Date: March 25, 2027
Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Location: UREC Center, Studio 201