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The Quinnipiac Fitness and Wellness Program strives to enhance the healthy development of the mind, body, and spirit of members of the campus community through physical exercise, health and fitness awareness, and recreational activities. The program is dedicated to educating, motivating, and empowering individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices that improve their overall health, fitness, and quality of life. With more than 25 weekly group exercise classes and an extensive variety of cardio and weight equipment, the Fitness program provides safe, effective, efficient, and enjoyable exercise opportunities for the entire Quinnipiac Community. Start healthy habits that will last a lifetime!
FITNESS CENTER
The Quinnipiac Fitness Center contains a full line of free weights, strength, and cardiovascular equipment including:
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Bicycles (recumbent, upright)
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Cybex strength equipment
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Ellipticals
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Freeclimbers/steppers
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Treadmills
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Concept II rowers
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Track - The 1/9 mi. track enables users to walk or jog year-round. Corners of the track house cardio equipment and an "ab" corner.
The Fitness Center is open to all members of the Quinnipiac community. An orientation session must be attended by those who wish to use this facility. Prospective users are required to complete an information card, as well as a waiver and consent form, and to view a video that outlines center rules and regulations and proper equipment usage. After the orientation session, a validated Quinnipiac ID must be presents for entrance to the facility.
AEROBIC/DANCE STUDIOS
Aerobics, physical education classes, dance groups and many other campus groups all share the university’s two aerobics studios. Quinnipiac community members may “drop in” during free time to use the studios for:
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Exercising to videos
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Fencing
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Yoga
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Ballet
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Martial arts
Each studio is equipped with audio and video systems. Equipment for all scheduled activities and classes is provided. Mats, steps, power bars and hand weights usually are available in the aerobic studio equipment storage area.
OPEN RECREATION
“Open Rec” hours are scheduled in both the gymnasium and Recreation Center, where Quinnipiac community members are encouraged to walk or jog on the track, and to play basketball or volleyball. Hours are posted beside the entrance doors of each facility.
AEROBIC/ACTIVITY CLASSES
Recreation offers a full schedule of lunchtime and evening activity classes including:
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Aerobic kickboxing
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Body sculpting
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Fencing
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Hip hop
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Pilates
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Step aerobics
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Yoga
The fitness experience at Quinnipiac is designed to enrich your collegiate career. The variety of classes, the certified instructors, and a schedule that spans most of the day offers something for everyone. Come to the Rec Center and get moving!
Contact Tami Reilly
Assistant Athletic Director/Fitness and Wellness
Fitness Center Director
203-582-5392
tami.reilly@quinnipiac.edu |
