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FitRec is happy to offer fitness workshops designed to educate participants on current fitness trends and information about overall health and wellness. The workshops include both classroom time and hands-on learning. Workshops are held multiple times throughout each semester. Youll find the workshop information, date and time and fees below.

In addition, we offer free workshops during the academic year for both members and nonmembers. These events are free, fun and informative and all are held at FitRec.

This fall we will be offering Wellness Education Seminars, designed to educated participants on current fitness trends and information about overall health and wellness. In addition, we will offer Hands-On Fitness Functional Workshops that will help you to understand the benefits of using different functional training equipment and the safety considerations associated with common functional training equipment.

Date: September 30Time:5:30 6:30 pmLocation:Room 222

Instructor:Ashley Wagner, MS/Dietetic Student

Wellness Education Seminar

Whether you are a competitive athlete or exercising to stay fit, a solid nutrition plan can support your training and improve your performance, all while promoting health and wellness. Eating right allows your body to adapt to training, helps you recover after exercise, and attain peak performance. Some of the topics to be discussed: eating to gain muscle, fat loss strategies, hydration tips, and the benefits of pre/post work out meals.

RSVP to fitness@bu.edu.

Date: October 6Time:5:30 6:30 pmLocation:Level 1, Fitness Center

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Date: October 8Time:12 1 pmLocation:Level 1, Fitness Center

Instructor:Rick Discipio, MED, CSCS

Hands-On Fitness Functional Workshop

This lecture is for members interested in learning and incorporating the three powerlifting lifts: back squat, deadlift and bench press. This workshop will cover proper lifting form, assistance exercises, volume, and loading techniques.

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Date: October 7Time:12 1pmLocation:Room 222

Instructor:New England Eye Commonwealth

Wellness Education Seminar

This workshop provides a survey of the various types of contact lenses and talks about who are the best candidates, especially during sports activities, and describes some of the advantages to lens wear, and what you should avoid when considering this alternative to spectacle correction.

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Date: October 13Time:5:30 6:30 pmLocation:Level 1, Fitness Center

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Date: October 15Time:12 1 pmLocation:Level 1, Fitness Center

Instructor:Mike Lagomarsine, MS, CSCS

Hands-On Fitness Functional Workshop

Interested in learning basic kettlebell and Battle Rope exercises? Battle Ropes and kettlebells are great additions to an exercise program. Done correctly, they can provide an intense full-body workout for improving muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular conditioning.

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Date: October 14Time:12 1 pmLocation:Room 222

Instructor:Michael W. Otto, PhD

Wellness Education Seminar

Regular exercise improves mood, increases resilience to stress, lowers anxiety, and is an aid to attention and memory. In this presentation, Dr. Otto will discuss the nature and timing of these effects. He will also emphasize strategies for helping individuals achieve regular exercise and how to make it feel good, all while understanding and overcome the perils of good intentions and the pitfalls that derail exercise attempts.

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Date: October 21Time:5:30 6:30 pmLocation:Room 222

Instructor:Mike Kayajanian, DPT Candidate, ACSM-HFS

Wellness Education Seminar

Thirty one million Americans experience low-back pain. Research has shown that people who are physically fit are more resistant to back injuries and pain, and recover quicker when they do have injuries. Review common back injuries, illustrate basic strengthening exercises and stretches that will keep your back healthy!

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Date: November 18Time:5:30 6:30 pmLocation:Room 222

Instructor:Susan Lau, DPT Candidate, ACE-CPT

Wellness Education Seminar

Exercise has been shown to lower the risk of early death, help control weight, reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, some types of cancer, and a host of other conditions. It lowers the risk of cognitive decline and hip fractures. But only about 21% of adults in the USA meet the governments recommendations for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises. Join us for this informative seminar on how exercise improves quality of life.

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Date: December 2Time:5:30 6:30 pmLocation:Room 222

Instructor:Lindsey Wallis, MS, CSCS

Hands-On Fitness Functional Workshop

As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Its not just about adding years to your life, but adding life to your years. Come learn a few basic exercises that will raise your fitness level.

RSVP to fitness@bu.edu.

Pictured are staff from the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at an after school outdoor bootcamp. The Wellness Coordinator at the Horace Mann collaborated with Michael Lagomarsine, the Fitness Director at Fitrec, to set up this class once a week at the school in Allston. Mike met the staff after school and put them through an outdoor exercise class. This included body weight strength training and ropes, hurdles, and ladders to keep the teachers working hard. It was a program enjoyed by all.

If your school or business is interested in having private group exercise classes, contact us at fitness@bu.edu

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