Small Group Personal Training Summer Program

Looking to reach your fitness and wellness goals here on campus? Decreased body fat percentage by 5 percent, increased strength by 40 percent, and decreased blood pressure and waist and hip circumferences are the results seen from the spring 2013 small group training program participants.

Due to the great success of the spring program University Recreation will be offering a summer small group personal training program. The summer small group personal training program will combine instruction from certified personal trainers with specialized equipment that provide an effective, whole-body workout that builds muscle and burns calories through strength and movement training. This program provides the opportunity for seven workouts per week, two private fitness assessments, and weekly educational newsletters on fitness and wellness topics. If you are looking to increase strength, endurance, and functionality while expanding your wellness education and toning up for summer this is the program for you!

Small Group Personal Training Summer 2013 Session Dates: Monday, May 20, to Thursday, Aug. 22. You are welcomed and encouraged to try your first class for free! After the first class, a Small Group Personal Training semester pass must be purchased to participate in classes.

Summer Small Group Personal Training registration includes:

  • The first week of the session is free to try and see if it is right for you!
  • Seven outdoor/indoor workouts designed by certified personal trainers incorporating the best techniques for weight loss and toning with interval and circuit-designed workouts
  • Opportunity to utilize some of the newest fitness equipment on the market, the Total Gym Body Weight Trainer and the ViPR
  • Two fitness assessments per semester, which include blood pressure, body fat percentage, circumferences, and strength tests
  • Exercise and nutritional feedback and guidance through weekly newsletters
  • Workouts executed in small groups in order to focus on specialized format, individual progression, and skill development
  • Prizes at the end of the semester for the best attendance, biggest strength improvements, and greatest decrease in body fat percentage

Cost for Small Group Personal Training Summer Pass (unlimited classes during the summer):

  • Students: $45
  • All other UREC membership types: $65
  • Purchase of the pass allows individuals access to all the Small Group Personal Training classes listed on the schedule

To register for Small Group Personal Training sessions, purchase your summer pass at the membership offices located in HPER 225 or in the UREC Fitness Center in the Arkansas Union. Participants must hold a current UREC membership to register for Small Group Personal Training. All sessions are walk-in, the Summer 2013 Small Group Training Schedule for all session dates and times is listed below. For more information contact Jessica Graham at 479-575-6080 or jlg027@uark.edu.

Click here to view the Summer Small Group Personal Training Schedule.

The link for above is http://urec.uark.edu/7983.htm.

Contacts

Jessica Graham, graduate assistant for fitness/wellness
University Recreation
479-575-6080, jlg027@uark.edu

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