Exercise is Medicine Month

RU Active? Exercise Is Medicine® On Campus

Celebrate Exercise Is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) throughout October with Rutgers Recreation! EIM-OC promotes physical activity as an important part of overall health and well-being. Participate in fitness activities, assessments, and training opportunities designed to help you get moving, stay active, and build healthy habits.

RU Rewards | October 1–31
Attend an October Fitness & Wellness class at any Rutgers Recreation Center and scan the QR code provided in class to earn a raffle entry. No registration is required. Participants receive one raffle entry per class attended.

Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and Personal Training Gift Certificates.

Bench Press Club Test Out 
Complete 8 reps of a bench press based on your body weight and gender identity to earn a Bench Press Club shirt. Registration required here.
Friday, October 16 | 1–4 p.m. 
College Avenue Gym

Intro to Strength Training 
Learn strength-training fundamentals with personal trainers in a full-body workout. Registration required here. 
Saturdays, October 10, 17 & 24 | 10–11 a.m. 
Werblin Recreation Center, Fitness Center

Les Mills Class Launch 
Experience the new Les Mills class launch. Drop in; no registration required. 
October 26–30 
Check the RURec2Go app for the full class schedule.

Metabolic & Body Composition Assessment | $8–$12 
Track your fitness journey with InBody body-composition technology. Registration required here.

Locations:

Werblin Recreation Center, Personal Training Office: 
October 5, 14, 19 & 28 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

College Avenue Gym, Personal Training Office: 
October 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 5–7 p.m.

Exercise Is Medicine® On Campus Exercise Prescription Sessions 
Free in-person exercise prescription sessions sponsored by EIM-OC. Meet with a certified personal trainer to develop a plan to help you meet physical activity guidelines and leave with achievable goals and increased confidence. Register here.

Mondays in October | 9–11 a.m. 
Tuesdays in October | 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Small choices can make a big difference. Explore more ways to move, recharge, stay well, and build healthy habits that work for you. Explore Healthy Habits for a Better Knight at http://go.rutgers.edu/healthyknight