RU Active? Celebrate Exercise is Medicine® on Campus!
Throughout the month of October, Rutgers Recreation is hosting Exercise is Medicine® on Campus with free events, challenges, and activities to promote health, fitness, and wellness.
Events & Activities:
- RU Rewards (10/1–10/31)
Earn raffle entries by attending October Fitness & Wellness classes at any of the four Recreation Centers. Weekly prizes include massage therapy, personal training, and Amazon gift cards.
No registration required. - Bench Press Club Test Outs
Complete 8 reps of a bench press based on your body weight and gender identity to earn a Bench Press Club shirt.- Friday, 10/10, 12–3 PM – Livingston Rec Center
- Friday, 10/31, 12–3 PM – Cook Douglas Rec Center
Free! Registration required.
- Intro to Strength Training
Learn the fundamentals of strength training with personal trainers in a full-body workout.- Saturday, 10/11, 10–11 AM – College Ave Gym, Fitness Center
Free! Registration required.
- Saturday, 10/11, 10–11 AM – College Ave Gym, Fitness Center
- Les Mills Class Launch
Experience the new Les Mills fitness classes.- Week of 10/13–10/17
Free! Drop in, no registration required.
- Week of 10/13–10/17
- Plank Challenge
Hold a 2-minute plank from 12–3 PM to win a Rec Prize!- Friday, 10/17, 12–3 PM – College Ave Gym, Front Lawn
- Rain location: College Ave Gym, Annex
Free! No registration required.
- Metabolic & Body Composition Assessment
Track your fitness journey with InBody technology.- Tuesday, 10/21, 11 AM–1 PM – Werblin Rec Center, Personal Training Office
- Thursday, 10/23, 4–6 PM – College Ave Gym, Personal Training Office
$5. Registration required.
- Exercise is Medicine – On Campus
Meet with a certified personal trainer to create a personalized plan to meet physical activity guidelines. Learn with achievable goals and boost confidence in lifting weights.
Free in-person and virtual exercise prescription sessions sponsored by EIM-OC.
More info: go.rutgers.edu/ruleim
👉 For schedules and registration: go.rutgers.edu/eimoc25
