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Exercise is Medicine Month

Venue

Multiple Rec Centers
various
New Brunswick, 08901 United States

Organizer

Rutgers Recreation

Other

Location
New Brunswick/Piscataway
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Emotional, Physical, Social
Photo of Rutgers' mascot Sir Henry sitting at an exercise machine in the gym.

Exercise is Medicine Month is an inclusive, low-pressure invitation to get active in whatever way feels right for you – a first strength-training session, a new fitness class, or a fitness assessment that helps you understand your body better. No experience necessary. No judgment. Just Knights supporting Knights!  There are so many opportunities to get involved! Highlights are below. Note that some events require registration (but are still free!)

RU Rewards | October 5-30
Attend an October Fitness & Wellness class at any Rutgers Recreation Center and scan the QR code provided in class to earn a raffle entry. No registration is required. Participants receive one raffle entry per class attended.

Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and Personal Training Gift Certificates.

Bench Press Club Test Out
Complete 8 reps of a bench press based on your body weight and gender identity to earn a Bench Press Club shirt. Registration required here.
Friday, October 16 | 1–4 p.m.
College Avenue Gym

Intro to Strength Training
Learn strength-training fundamentals with personal trainers in a full-body workout. Registration required here. 
Saturdays, October 10, 17 & 24 | 10–11 a.m.
Werblin Recreation Center, Fitness Center

Les Mills Class Launch
Experience the new Les Mills class launch. Drop in; no registration required.
October 26–30
Check the RURec2Go app for the full class schedule.

Metabolic & Body Composition Assessment | $8–$12
Track your fitness journey with InBody body-composition technology. Registration required here.

For more information: https://studentaffairs.rutgers.edu/event/exercise-medicine-month-0