Fitness
Faculty and staff fitness is an important aspect of the RIT community. There are a variety of ways to improve your health and we hope that you’ll be able to explore them and find activities that meets your personal goals.
Better Me Employee Fitness Classes
Each quarter select classes are offered by the Better Me Employee Fitness Program. The Better Me Program offers a 'Better Me Bounce Pass' which may be used to attend any Better Me class during the quarter. Faculty and staff who have previously taken RIT classes may register through SIS. Those who have never taken an RIT class should complete a Registration Form or register at the Registrar's Office.
Participation in Better Me fitness programs is voluntary and participants assume all risks, known and unknown, inherent to exercise and workout programs and/or injuries which may result from participation in such activities. It is recommended that you consult with your personal physician before starting any exercise or fitness program.
Wellness Instructional Program Classes
These fitness classes are offered to faculty and staff by the Student Wellness Instructional Program and registration for these wellness classes begins after all students have registered for classes. For current list of these fitness classes, go to SIS, 'Open/Closed Courses', and scroll down to 1109 Fitness.
Personal Training
RIT is fortunate to have three personal trainers: Joe Delgado, Jacques-Luis Nodar, and Jake Blaydes who are available to assist faculty and staff in one-on-one or group sessions. Please contact them to make an appointment to discuss your needs.
RIT Student Life Center
All faculty and staff have free membership to the Student Life Center, a state-of-the-art fitness facility which includes the use of the Gordon Field House and Aquatics Center.
Physical Activity Options
RIT Recreational Cycling Group
This group includes riders of all abilities, sponsors non-competitive, social rides once a week, usually on one of the many trails in the area. If you'd like to learn more about riding with the group feel free to check out the group's FAQ, or send an e-mail to Joe Pow at joe@cis.rit.edu. Protect yourself and your loved ones and take the following Safety Tips into consideration before riding.
Click here for a short video featuring some of last year's rides (see if you can count how many images include ice cream...).
RIT Running Group-Wednesday's Children
This group includes runners of all abilities meeting weekly on Wednesday mornings for a campus run (Leaves about 7 a.m. each Wednesday morning from S LOT). For more information please e-mail Peter Haggerty at pjhnce@ntid.rit.edu or see the Wednesday's Children web site at http://people.rit.edu/pjhnce/weds_child_home.html.
Rochester Nature Trails
Members of the RIT community who commute by bicycle or those that ride for recreation, a map is available for the Lehigh Valley Multi-Use Trail and information on RIT bicycle programs.
Walk At Lunch
Lisa Beach, Wellness Coach, started Walk At Lunch on May 4th. The group walks will start at 12:00 noon on Monday-Thursday each week. Please meet in the Gordon Field House by the indoor track on the A level. No need to change into your gym clothes—just make sure you have the proper footwear! For rainy days, please meet at the downstairs ticket counter at the ice rink. Email Lisa to sign up, or just show up! lbeach@wellnesscoachesusa.com
Fit It In
The Fit It In program was designed to help you fit in short bouts of exercise throughout your day, without disrupting your work or your routine. All you need is an exercise band and the series of 4 sets of exercises and instructions for how to do them. Each set of exercises takes no more than 5-10 minutes to accomplish, so you can fit them in at your desk or at home whenever it is convenient. Exercise bands can be found online or in sporting goods stores. Wal-Mart and Target both carry the bands as well. Click Here for more information on how to purchase them. Once you have your band, take advantage of the four week rotational exercise tips below.
Wii Team Building and Fitness
"To truly understand how Wii revolutionizes gaming, you have to try it for yourself. Quite simply, Wii is for everyone. The ease of use and interactivity of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk allows for a unique social gaming experience for the whole family. You don't just play Wii, you experience it." Nintendo.com. Wii Sports game allows for competition between players and may be organized for team building skills.
To reserve the Wii please use this form.
