WELCOME BACK TO RECREATION
For hours by facility and rooms/areas (including the Rockwall and Pool), please click here.
Fitness & Wellness Drop-In Classes
Choose from 80+ classes per week, including Yoga, Pilates, BodyPump®, Spinning®, and more.
All classes welcome new participants. Introductory classes will be offered during the first days of the semester, with the full spring schedule beginning Monday, January 26, 2026.
View the schedule here.
Register for Programs
Register for Programs: Adventure Recreation trips, Semi-Private Pilates Reformer classes, Small Group Training for Women, Intro to Strength Training Workshops, NASM Certified Personal Trainer course, Swimming Lessons, CPR Certification and more.
Register here.
Personal Training New Year Special: Kick off the new year with purpose, motivation, and accountability by training with a Rutgers Recreation Personal Trainer. Certified trainers are here to provide guidance and support every step of the way. The following discountsare effective January 1, 2026, through February 15, 2026. Register here
$15 off all Start-Up Personal Training Packages (Promo Code: PTSU2026)
$30 off all 60-minute, 10-Session Continuing Packages (Promo Code: PT2026)
WELCOME WEEK EVENTS & PROGRAMS
January 20–31, 2026
Massage Therapy Special: Get $10 off a 45-minute session with code MassageWW26. Redeem this one-time-use code between January 20th through January 31st. Appointments must be booked by January 31st for any appointment throughout the spring semester. Student Price with discount is $32.00.
Locations: Cook/Douglass Recreation Center & Werblin Recreation Center
Book your appointment here.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Intramural Sports Registration Opens: Basketball, soccer, volleyball & cricket
Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Recreational options. Registration is open January 20–27
Register here.
Metabolic and Body Composition Assessment (In-Body Testing): A non-invasive body composition analysis that uses bioelectrical impedance technology. You will leave with a printout providing a body composition breakdown (skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, and body fat percentage), lean body mass and total body water and basal metabolic rate.
For best results, be well hydrated but do not eat or drink 2-3 hours before the test.
Avoid exercise, alcohol and caffeine for at least 6–12 hours before .
2:00–5:00 PM
Werblin Recreation Center
No registration—just drop in.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Campfire & S’mores: Drop in and relax with Adventure Recreation staff.
4:00–8:00 PM
Cook/Douglass Recreation Center, Front Lawn.
Float & Fins Dive-In Movie: Watch Jaws from the pool or deck with a giant screen, free mocktails and fresh popcorn. Float, snack, and enjoy a relaxing movie night you will not want to miss!
8:00–10:00 PM
Cook/Douglass Recreation Center Pool
No registration—just drop in.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Fitness & Wellness Friday: An afternoon of motivation and fresh energy to start off the Spring Semester. Our classes are always beginner-friendly.
Metabolic and Body Composition Assessment (In-Body Testing): 1:00–5:00 PM
Fitness Classes (Yoga, Pilates, BodyPump® & more), view schedule here
Intro to Self-Defense: 3:00 PM-3:45 PM, Multi-purpose room. Registration is not required but recommended.
Spinning Marathon 3:30–5:00 PM, Spin Studio: Ride at your own pace as the bike calculates your mileage for a marathon —26.2 miles. Our instructors will guide and motivate you through a sing-along (all the songs you know the words to!) themed class. Miles can be completed in 1–1.5 hours. Open to all fitness levels—Free registration is encouraged here; drop-in participants will be accepted if there are open bikes at 3:25 PM.
Chair Massage: 1:00–5:00 PM
Family Float & Fins: Finding Nemo Dive-In
7:00–9:00 PM
College Avenue Gym Pool
Watch Finding Nemo from the pool or deck with a giant screen and fresh popcorn. Float, snack, and enjoy a relaxing movie night you will not want to miss! No registration—just drop in. Open to Rutgers Recreation Members (students, faculty, and staff, and their children.)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Intro to Strength Training Workshop: An introduction to the basics of strength training in a welcoming environment. Our personal trainers are here to guide you through the fundamentals of strength training and ensure that you get a great workout while learning how to lift weights correctly and effectively. You will learn how to use various machines in the fitness center and will leave the session with your own workout.
10:00–11:00 AM
Werblin Fitness Center
FREE Registration here.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Jockey Hollow Hiking Trip: Enjoy this easy 6.5-mile trail along gurgling streams and rolling hills in the beautiful Morristown National Historical Park. We will be taking the Grand Loop Trail, originally patrolled by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The $20 trip fee includes transportation leaving the Cook/Douglass Recreation Center.
8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Register here.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Spring Fitness & Wellness Full Class Schedule Begins
View the schedule here.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
RU Swim School Event: Join us for a 2-hour swim lesson, with participants grouped by swimming comfort level. All equipment will be provided. Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, and optional goggles and enter the pool through the locker rooms.
Werblin Recreation Center Pool (heated to 85°, 4 feet deep throughout)
Free registration here.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
NJ Devils Trip: Join us for an evening of Hockey and fun. Come with friends or meet new people. This program includes round-trip bus transportation and a post-game photo on the ice. $10 registration includes ticket and transportation. The bus will pick up and drop off on Morrell Street, located between the College Ave Student Center
4:45PM-11:00PM (Please arrive by 4:45 PM; the bus will depart promptly at 5:15 PM)
Register here
Glow in the Dark Dance Event: Join Rutgers Recreation in the ultimate high-energy kickoff to the semester — a one-hour glow dance party featuring your favorite instructors and dance formats! Enjoy styles from Zumba, Hip Hop, and Bollyshape® led by instructors you already know and love. Come ready in sneakers and white or neon clothing to glow, groove, and light up . No experience is needed; beginners are always welcome.
7:00-8:00PM
Livingston Recreation Center (LRC), Multipurpose room
Free registration here
Friday, January 30, 2026
Snow Tubing Trip: Hit the slopes with us at Mountain Creek and spend the afternoon snow tubing! This is a great way to have fun on a cold winter day. Sign up with friends or come out and make some new ones! The reduced ticket price ($30) includes transportation from campus (Cook/Douglass Recreation center) as well as a two-hour tubing session.
2:00–8:00 PM
Register here. (Registration closes January 23rd)
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Intro to Strength Training Workshop: An introduction to the basics of strength training in a welcoming environment. Our personal trainers are here to guide you through the fundamentals of strength training and ensure that you get a great workout while learning how to lift weights correctly and effectively. You will learn how to use various machines in the fitness center and will leave the session with your own workout.
10:00–11:00 AM
Werblin Fitness Center
Register here.
