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2009 - 2010 Fitness Programs & Events

Frequently, during each semester, special events such as fitness challenges, weight
lifting contests, walking competitions, healthy eating workshops, and discussions on health and overall wellness are held to promote community fitness & wellness.

 

Fall 2009

  • Rec Fest
    • Sunday, August 23rd
    • 2:00 - 4:30pm
    • UNC Charlotte Recreational Fields

Free food, drinks, and t-shirts plus informational tables, games, group fitness and sport club demonstrations, and a DJ!!

  • Group Fitness Sampler
    • Thursday, August 27th
    • 5:30 - 7:30pm
    • SAC Aerobics Room

Come and get a 10 - 15 minute sample/demonstration of all the group fitness classes offered during the school year and the instructors who teach them. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 people!!!

  • Fall Fitness Challenge

    • Wednesdays, 9/2, 10/7, and 11/4
    • 5:00 - 7:00pm
    • SAC Fitness Center

      Max Bench Press Competition - Wed., Sept. 2nd: Are you the strongest person on campus? Prove it!

      Stair Warrior Challenge - Wed., Oct. 7th: How many floors/feet can you climb in 1-minute?

      Crunch Challenge - Wed., Nov. 4th: Test your abdominal muscular endurance with this 1-minute fitness assessment.



  • Ask A Trainer

    Our nationally certified personal trainers will answer your questions about fitness. In addition, FREE Body Fat Testing is available!


    • Wednesdays, 9/16, 10/21, and 11/18
    • 5:00 - 7:00pm
    • SAC Fitness Center

      Get On The Ball - Wed., Sept. 16th: Learn exercises using the stability ball, medicine ball, and BOSU.

      Flex Appeal - Wed., Oct. 21st: Get stretched out by our trainers and learn the benefits of stretching, and ways to decrease muscle soreness.

      Holiday Eating & Exercise - Wed., Nov. 18th: Control food portions during the holiday season and learn exercises to do at home.


  • AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification (APEX/Discount Weekend)

    • Friday, September 11th
    • 8AM - 6PM
    • Dowd YMCA, 400 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
    • Cost: $99 APEX/Discount Weekend (Regular Price $299)

To register, contact AFAA at 800-446-2322 or register online at www.afaa.com.


 

Spring 2010

  • Group Fitness Sampler
    • Thursday, January 21st
    • 5:30 - 7:30pm
    • SAC Aerobics Room

Come and get a 10 - 15 minute sample/demonstration of all the group fitness classes offered during the school year and the instructors who teach them.

  • Spring Fitness Challenge

    • Wednesdays, 2/3, 3/3, and 4/7
    • 5:00 - 7:00pm
    • SAC Fitness Center

      Max Leg Press Competition - Wed., Feb. 3rd: Are you the strongest person on campus? Prove it!

      Rowing Challenge - Wed., March 3rd: How far can you row in 1-minute?

      Push-Up Challenge - Wed., April 7th: Test your chest muscular endurance with this 1-minute fitness assessment.



  • Ask A Trainer

    Our nationally certified personal trainers will answer your questions about fitness. In addition, FREE Body Fat Testing is available!


    • Wednesdays, 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, and 4/21
    • 5:00 - 7:00pm
    • SAC Fitness Center

      Promotion of Free Motion - Wed., Jan. 20th: Start the New Year off right with this dual-action equpment, which targets ALL the major muscles.

      Jump Start Your Heart - Wed., Feb. 17th: Learn how to integrate interval training into National Healthy Heart Month.

      National Nutrition Month - Wed., March 17th: What better way to recognize National Nutrition Month than to review your current diet/eating habits with a Registered Dietician.

      Flex Appeal - Wed., April 21st
      : Get stretched out by our trainers and learn the benefits of stretching, and ways to decrease muscle soreness.


  • Multicultural Movement

    • Tuesdays in February
      Feb. 2nd - Zumba
      Feb. 9th - African Dance
      Feb. 16th - Hip-Hop
      Feb. 23rd - Belly Dance
    • 5:30 - 6:30pm
    • SAC Aerobics Room
Learn various styles of dance while getting a great workout and having FUN! No dance experience is required; everyone is welcome to attend.


 

For questions or more information on wellness programs, please contact Sophia Marshall, Associate Director of Programs at (704) 687-2564

For Nutrition Information, click below:
http://www.healthsvcs.uncc.edu/nutrition_library.htm#Sports_Nutrition

or

http://www.411fit.com

What is 411fit? 411fit is an exciting new online health & fitness community for students, faculty and staff developed here at UNC Charlotte. 411fit provides you with the tools, information, and support needed to meet and exceed your health and fitness goals...whatever they may be. Best of all, 411fit is 100% FREE!



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