Fitness
Ohio University's Fitness program is located in Ping Recreation Center and is available to university students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who are Ping Recreation Center members. University Well-Being & Recreation's Fitness program provides group fitness & F45 classes, personal training, a variety of Fitness Programs and special events!
These services and programs are specifically designed to help you develop your sense of Purpose, enhance your capacity for Resilience, help you build lasting Relationships and assist you in Achieving your goals. Participating in fitness programming with University Well-Being & Recreation will provide you dynamic outlets to BE ACTIVE, BE CONNECTED, and BE YOURSELF. Get involved today!
Fall 2024 Fitness Programs and Special Events
Welcome Week Sunrise Yoga
Start your day with serenity and set a positive tone for the semester by joining us for Sunrise Welcome Week Yoga! This energizing and grounding yoga session is designed to help you connect with your breath, stretch out any tension, and embrace the new day with mindfulness and calm. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this session offers a welcoming environment to recharge your mind and body. Registration opens 23 hours before each class start time!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26 | 7:30 am | 8:15 am | Ping Lawn | Register Here! |
| August 28 | 7:30 am | 8:15 am | East Green | Register Here! |
| August 30 | 7:30 am | 8:15 am | West Green | Register Here! |
| September 4 | 7:30 am | 8:15 am | South Green | Register Here! |
| September 6 | 7:30 am | 8:15 am | Ping Lawn | Register Here! |
Women & Weights
Join us for Women & Weights, a transformative semester-long weightlifting program designed exclusively for women! This program is more than just a fitness routine—it's a supportive community where women come together to lift, grow, and thrive.
In Women & Weights, you'll find a positive and safe space to work out, learn new techniques, and build physical and mental strength. Whether you're new to weightlifting or looking to refine your skills, our program is tailored to help you achieve your personal fitness goals with the encouragement of like-minded women by your side.
| Dates | Days of Week | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 10 - Dec. 5 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Ping, PT Pod | $50 | Register Here! |
Club Cycle
This 45-minute cycle class will help increase your cardiovascular endurance as it leads you to pedal your way through a variety of resistance hills, climbs and intervals. There is no complicated choreography with easy to learn techniques. Intensity is controlled by you, making cycling appropriate for all levels of fitness. Enjoy this upbeat class in a club-like atmosphere!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29 | 8:30 pm | 9:15 pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| September 26 | 8:30 pm | 9:15 pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| October 24 | 8:30 pm | 9:15 pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| November 28 | 8:30 pm | 9:15 pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FRFEE! | Register Here! |
Cycle + Yoga = Spinyasa!
This 60-minute class of cycling and yoga will have you working up a sweat! Spinyasa is a fusion-fitness class that includes 30 minutes of cycling folllowed by 30 minutes of vinyasa yoga. Start off the class with a cardiovascular workout followed by poses and stretches to restore the body! Registration opens 23 hours before each class!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | 915 am | 10:30 am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| September 28 | 10:30 am | 11:15 am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| September 28 | 12:00 pm | 12:45 pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
Dogs + Yoga = DOGA!
This Yoga class will be featuring a surprise guest...DOGS! Relax from your week with some yoga while playing with therapeutic dogs! Registration for this event opens 23 hours before the class start time!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16 | TBD | TBD | Studio 219 | FREE! | Coming Soon! |
F45 Playoffs
Test your fitness with fellow F45'ers in Well-Being & Recreation's F45 Games competition! This 45-minute competition will be a TEAM based, REP based event. Teams of two (pairs) will compete in a cardio-based workout trying to max out on the most amount of REPS all together. Each member will complete one lap with a coach tracking along the way. After 3 laps, all REPS from each member will be totaled together and the team with the MOST cumulative number of REPS will WIN!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19 | 10:00 am | 10:45 am | Ping, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
Questions?
Tony Gregory
Assistant Director, Well-Being & Fitness
gregorya1@ohio.edu
Rose Minton
Graduate Assistant, Fitness
rm414916@ohio.edu