Fitness

We offer a wide variety of group fitness classes that are free to the FGCU Community, as well as custom personal training to meet your specific goals. We also offer small group training which is a great opportunity to add new dimensions of fitness into your routine by combining personal training and group fitness. 

Iron Eagles

Iron Eagles is a friendly test-out competition in which individuals will find their one rep maximum on three primary lifts: deadlift, bench, and squat. As the semester goes on, participants will be placed onto the leadership board for the three lifts depending on percentages increased one test-out session to the next. All sessions are held at the University Recreation & Wellness Center.

Session 1 dates:

  • Wednesday, September 18: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday, September 19: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Session 2 dates: 

  • Wednesday, November 13: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday, November 14: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

No pre-registration required - drop-in only! 

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ISSA Personal Training Certification

October 5 & 6

8am-5pm both days

URWC Studio 2

Cost: $399.99

Registration: closes September 30

Become a certified personal trainer through ISSA. Learn the skills to:

  • Develop training programs based on health profiles
  • Learn anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics
  • Master communication and human motivation
  • Outcomes and goal setting
  • Understand how diet and exercise work together

For more information and registration visit the Rec Store.

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ISSA Cycle Certification Workshop

October 26

8am-5pm

URWC Studio 1

Cost: $349.99

Registration: closes October 21

Get certified with ISSA to teach Indoor Cycling! Topics to learn include:

  • Foundations of human anatomy and movement
  • Energy systems and performance
  • How to grow your skills as an instructor
  • Class design, equipment, and riding techniques 

For more information and registration visit the Rec Store.

REGISTER

Fitness Staff

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Lisa Caldwell
Assistant Director, Fitness
Office: URWC 0101E
Phone:   239-590-7478
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Rachel Kipfinger
Fitness Programs Coordinator
Office: URWC 0101P
Phone: 239-590-7333

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