The Rice Recreation Fitness and Wellness Program aims to help the campus community along the path to a vibrant, healthy, and balanced lifestyle. We want to create integrated programs for all walks of life and provide resources to foster a culture of health and wellness. We invite you to explore our offerings by clicking the links below to learn more. If you have questions about a particular offering, please get in touch with us at healthy@rice.edu!
Group Exercise Classes
Our group exercise program offers a variety of fitness and mind/body classes to help you move in all the ways you desire throughout the week! Our current class schedule offers cardio, strength-based, and yoga classes to help you maintain or improve your fitness, meet friends, and have a good time! The best part is that classes are FREE for Rec Center members!
To evaluate your instructor, use this link.
Private Training
The Private Training program strives to help you reach your goals and get results, all while improving your quality of life! Our trainers will create safe and effective programs to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin or continue towards improvement. All personal training sessions and packages must be purchased online and are open to members and non-members of the facility.
To evaluate your personal trainer, use this link.
Pilates Reformer and Gyrotonic Equipment: Private and Duet Sessions
If you're interested in fine-tuning athletic skills, have musculoskeletal pains that come along with staying active or working out, or are not getting the desired physique through traditional workouts, private training in Pilates and Gyrotonic can effectively help address these issues to meet goals. All sessions are open to members and non-members of the facility.
To evaluate your instructor, use this link.
Specialty Classes
We offer a variety of unique classes which run between four and six weeks. These classes are by registration only due to the progressive structure of the class. Unless noted otherwise, all programs listed occur at the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center and are open to members and non-members.
To evaluate your instructor, use this link.
Fitness Testing
If you are interested in your body composition and overall fitness, our trainers will take you through a test to gauge your cardio, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. These tests are scheduled to meet your needs. Fitness tests must be purchased online. Once purchased, our fitness team will contact you to schedule your assessment.
Questions regarding the Fitness Program? Feel free to email us at healthy@rice.edu.
Mindfulness Classes and Workshops
Mindfulness involves paying attention to what is occurring in our present moment, with an attitude of openness and non-judgmental acceptance. It engages all of our senses as we open to our entire experience, becoming aware of our body, emotions, thoughts, and the external environment. It is a natural and intuitive state of presence in which we can feel more connected, authentic, and alive.
Mindfulness is a state of being accessible to everyone and a skill that can be developed. The Recreation Center offers several classes and workshops dedicated to mindfulness practice throughout the year. If you want to learn the fundamentals, build a community of support and connection, or deepen your current practice, please check us out!
Nutrition
Do you find yourself wondering how to transform your diet so that you can become a healthier you? If you are like most people, you likely have all kinds of questions about your nutritional health. Whether you are trying to adopt more healthful eating habits, manage a medical condition, improve athletic performance, or achieve your specific health goals, our registered dietitian can assist you!