Fitness
Welcome to the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center Fitness page. Here you will find all of the fitness activities we offer on a yearly basis to keep you moving. Whether you wish to view the schedule of S.W.E.A.T. and Mind&Body classes, research our Personal Training program, or to check out our specialty programs like Boot Camp, we have tailored programs to fit your needs.
Personal Training
The Personal Training program strives to help you reach your goals and get results, all while improving quality of life! Our trainers will create safe and effective programs to empower you with knowledge and skills you need to begin or continue towards improvement. Click here to evaluate your personal trainer.
Pilates ReformerPilates Reformer sessions are for those interested in fine tuning athletic skills of becoming reacquainted with their bodies. It promotes strength, flexibility, coordination, mental concentration, and fluidity of movement.
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S.W.E.A.T.
Our S.W.E.A.T. schedule offers a variety of classes looking to motivate you through your week! We offer a variety of cardio, strength, and core classes to get you fit. Whether you're looking to get started with your workouts, looking for a new challenge, or maintain your fitness, we have a class for you. Click here to evaluate your instructor.
Mind&Body
Our fitness program also offers a variety of yoga and pilates classes to keep you active. The word yoga means "union" or "yoke"; uniting both mind and body. We offer a variety of styles looking to help with breathing techniques and postures necessary to improve strength & flexibility, and overall well-being of a regular yoga practice. Click here to evaluate your instructor.
Fitness Testing
If you are interested in your body composition and overall fitness, our personal trainers will take you through a test to gauge your cardio, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. These tests are scheduled to meet your needs.
Flying Owls 5k
Every Spring, the Fitness program holds a 3.2 mile family run/walk which is completed through a beautiful scenic route through the campus, followed by a kids dash for all the little ones! We encourage all ages and fitness levels out for the race!
Specialty Programs
We offer a variety of special classes which run on average for 6 weeks. These classes may include, but are not limited to Boot camp, Restorative Yoga, and Power Fitness. These classes are by registration only. From time to time, the Rice Recreation Center and Fitness Programs will host Continuing Education classes. Designed to get the Houston community involved in continuing fitness education, as well as for aspiring Group Fitness instructors, the Fitness Program offers these classes to the general public and the Rice community. You do not have to be a member of the Rice Recreation Center to participate in these clinics or workshops. All programs listed below take place at the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center unless noted otherwise. Click here to evaluate your instructor.