Welcome to Recreation and Well-Being!

(part of USG's Center for Counseling & Well-being)

 

Our goal is to help you improve your physical,
mental, and spiritual wellness. 

 
 

Join the Recreation and Well-Being fitness classes!

At Recreation & Well-Being, we provide students, staff, and faculty at the Universities at Shady Grove with everything needed to maintain a healthy and fun lifestyle. The fitness center has a variety of resistance equipment along with an assortment of aerobic/cardio classes, making it a great place to give users a complete workout. Additionally, our Recreation Center allows eligible participants to work out in the fitness center at their leisure during specific times throughout the day.  Participants have access to strength training, free weights, cardiovascular & selected fitness equipment.  Personal Trainers are available to provide assistance and answer questions.

Recreation & Well-Being consists of a workout room, an aerobics/game room, a lounge, and a locker room complete with showers! Our lounge offers students and faculty a relaxing area with a big-screen plasma TV, X-box One, magazines, comfortable sofas, chess/checker tables, ping pong tables, and a foosball table. Our workout room is equipped with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, yoga mats, free weights, bench presses, and more! 

 Every Wednesday: 2/7 - 2/28, Zumba class: 3-4PM.  Join USG’s Recreation and Well-being with a student instructor-led Zumba class! Work on your fitness while dancing to upbeat music. All are welcome! Location: Campus Rec Center BLDG III, 2nd Floor Walking Group: Location: BLDG IV atrium Join the USG Recreation Walking Group! Take a 30-40 minute break from your desk or studies to walk around campus with fellow students and staff. Boost your well-being and enjoy the benefits of fresh air and camaraderie. Lace up your shoes and step into a healthier lifestyle with us!  

Yoga Class:  Every Wednesday: 3/6 - 4/3, from 3-4PM. Join USG’s Recreation and Well-being with a student instructor-led Yoga class! Connect your body, breath, and mind with posture, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve your health! Location: Campus Rec Center BLDG III, 2nd Floor Bollywood dance class: Every Wednesday: 4/10 - 5/1, from 3-4PM Join USG’s Recreation and Well-being with a student instructor-led Bollywood class! Learn a new dancing form while working on your fitness! Location: Campus Rec Center BLDG III, 2nd Floor