Fitness

Jul 31, 2018

A Common Ground

Chloe Shevlin ‘18 never saw herself as the type of person who exercised. Growing up, she knew the importance of health but did not enjoy or make time for it. That all changed when she arrived at NC State for her freshman year. From Columbus, Ohio, she felt out of place, yearning for an environment to… 

Apr 18, 2018

An Insider’s Look on Ladies Night

On March 21, University Recreation held their annual Ladies Night event. The intention of speciality events such as this is to attract women who may not otherwise participate in various University Recreation programs regularly and give them something to be a part of. With a multitude of classes and activities to participate in, there was… 

Jan 25, 2018

Moving for a Movement

University Recreation kicks off a new initiative to encourage the campus community to Move30. 

Jan 8, 2018

Kick Off the New Year with Winter Welcome Week

Winter Welcome Week is back! Get ready for a week of fun, festivities and fitness education with brand new health and wellness services provided by University Recreation this spring.  From fitness classes to wellness workshops to personal training, there is sure to be something for everyone. Events kicked off today with Fitness Orientation and Meet… 

Nov 14, 2017

Collaboration Makes the 2017 Tuff Howler a Success

On Oct. 26 teams of two and four arrived to centennial campus dressed in costumes, ready to compete in the annual Halloween-themed obstacle course race. The Tuff Howler brings friendly competition to students by combining fall festivities will mental and physical challenges. The event, coordinated by three staff members, attracted 130 participants. There were 28… 

Nov 8, 2017

New Wellness Program Brings Wolfpack Together

As a wellness assistant and dining diplomat at NC State, Olivia Chadwick is heavily involved with the health and wellness efforts for the university. As a nutrition major, she carries these passions into her studies, and plans to continue her involvement with health and wellness in the local community after graduation. This was not always the… 

Oct 27, 2017

Coley Lyon Leads the Pack in Group Fitness

Participants at University Recreation have a variety of different group fitness classes, from BODYPUMP™ to Cycling. If you have participated in these classes odds are you have noticed a familiar face at the front of the class. That face belongs to Coley Lyon. A Creedmoor, North Carolina native and senior double majoring in marketing and… 

Oct 3, 2017

Basspack Fishing Club Raises Money for Cancer Research

NC State Fishing Club teams up with the American Cancer Society to raise money and awareness for cancer research. 

Aug 30, 2017

Second #PACKINACTION Challenge Redefines Health and Wellness

The #PACKINACTION Instagram challenge is back with more fun and engaging themes for you to define health and wellness in your own terms. 

Aug 21, 2017

Off to a Howlin’ Good Start

Class of 2021 is at the starting line of their collegiate run.