Fitness

Aug 16, 2017

Welcome Back Wolfpack

It’s that time of year again: new classes, new schedules, new fitness goals. With so many things to choose from, it can be overwhelming to try to fit it all in. We want to make sure you don’t miss out on the many opportunities to help make a healthier you this fall. Make new friends… 

Aug 8, 2017

The Mystical Magic of Yoga

Harry Potter themed yoga attracts an audience from all demographics with the common goal of channeling their inner wizards. 

May 15, 2017

Local Surfer Turns Craft into Career Goal

As a business major with a concentration in marketing, Chris Losack understands the basics of running a business. Unlike his fellow students, however, Losack has a firsthand experience on how to put these concepts into action as the creator of his very own company, C-Lo Productions. By combining his business education with his love for… 

Apr 24, 2017

The Making of a Pack Leader Through Sports Programs

When Isaac Loydpierson joined his fraternity’s intramural volleyball team in the fall of 2013, he had no idea he was taking the first step in his college intramural championship career. Now a senior studying Electrical Engineering, Isaac looks back on his time with Sports Programs and credits his teammates with helping to shape the leader… 

Apr 7, 2017

Group Fitness Classes See a Large Turnout for Ladies Night

Walking into the gym can be intimidating; with several buildings to workout in and a variety of machines to use, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decide what to do. This is an issue for both men and women on campus, but the perception is that women are the ones who shy away more… 

Feb 23, 2017

Cycle For Survival Surpasses Expectations

Earlier this month, members of the NC State community gathered together with Cycle for Survival to raise money for rare cancer research. As the fourth annual fundraiser hosted by the university, contributions from this event have continued to rise over the years, and this year co-coordinators Christine Amendola and Chloe Shevlin were excited to report they… 

Feb 21, 2017

Wellness Fair Celebrates Wolfpack Way of Life

NC State will host the inaugural Wellness Fair on Thursday, February 23 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Talley Student Union State Ballroom. Spearheaded by the University Wellness Task Force, this event aims to put the spotlight on Wolfpack Wellness as part of their mission to recognize and celebrate campus-wide wellbeing. The fair will showcase some… 

Feb 2, 2017

NC State Joins the Fight Against Rare Cancers

On Saturday February 4, NC State will join Cycle for Survival in their mission to change the current reality of underfunded cancer research.  Although rare cancers account for almost half of all cancer diagnoses, the research for these diseases lacks sufficient funds. Cycle for Survival strives to change this through their nationwide effort to raise money… 

Jan 25, 2017

Fitness Workshops Begin This Weekend

University Recreation’s Fitness Workshop: Align Your Practice is taking place on Saturday, January 28. UREC’s Fitness Workshops were created to provide individuals the ability to sharpen particular skills with specialized one-on-one attention. Leigha Krick, Group Fitness Coordinator, saw the opportunity to dig deeper into the techniques used in group fitness classes with those members that… 

Aug 29, 2016

Small Group Training Free Week Allows Members to Explore Fitness at UREC

Beginning Tuesday, August 30, University Recreation will be offering members the opportunity to try some of UREC’s most effective fitness courses without cost. During Small Group Training Free Week all classes from Metabolic Madness and Premier Boxing, to SUP Yoga and Yoga Inversions will be available for free. In Small Group Training courses participants work with…