Fitness
Ohio University's Fitness program is located in Ping Recreation Center and is available to university students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who are Ping Recreation Center members. University Well-Being & Recreation's Fitness program provides group fitness & F45 classes, personal training, a variety of Fitness Programs and special events!
These services and programs are specifically designed to help you develop your sense of Purpose, enhance your capacity for Resilience, help you build lasting Relationships and assist you in Achieving your goals. Participating in fitness programming with University Well-Being & Recreation will provide you dynamic outlets to BE ACTIVE, BE CONNECTED, and BE YOURSELF. Get involved today!
Spring 2023 Fitness Programs & Special Events
New Year, New Me Yoga Series
Start off the 2023 school year with balance and poise by attending one of our weekly yoga classes, which will be exclusively offered each day of the week during each day of the week back to Spring Semester (Jan 17 - Jan 20). Registration opens 24 hours prior to the class start times!
| Dates | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues January 17 | 9:30 am | 10:15 am | Ping, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed January 18 | 9:30 am | 10:15 am | Ping, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Thurs January 19 | 9:30 am | 10:15 am | Ping, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Fri January 20 | 9:30 am | 10:15 am | Ping, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
Club Cycle
During the last week of each month, enjoy cycle classes themed with colorful black lights and a club themed atmosphere! Registration is sure to go fast, so make sure to reserve your VIP spot to this fun event! Registration opens 24 hours prior to each class start time!
| Dates | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon January 30 | 9am | 9:45am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | |
| Mon January 30 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues January 31 | 9:30am | 10:15am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues January 31 | 5:30pm | 6:15pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Mon February 27 | 9am | 9:45am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Mon February 27 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues February 28 | 9:30am | 10:15am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues February 28 | 5:30pm | 6:15pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Mon March 27 | 9am | 9:45am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Mon March 27 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues March 28 | 9:30am | 10:15am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues March 28 | 5:30pm | 6:15pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed March 29 | 9am | 9:45am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed March 29 | 1:15pm | 2pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed March 29 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Mon April 24 | 9am | 9:45am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Mon April 24 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues April 25 | 9:30am | 10:15am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Tues April 25 | 5:30pm | 6:15pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed April 26 | 9am | 9:45am | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed April 26 | 1:15pm | 2pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed April 26 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, Cycle Studio | FREE! | Register Here! |
Women & Weights
A Semester long community building weight lifting program for women! The program is designed to create a positive & safe space for women to work out, train together, and work toward achieving their personal fitness goals! Registration opens January 17!
| Dates | Days of Week | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues January 31 - Thursday April 27 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:30pm | 5:30pm | Ping, PT Pod | $50 |
Learn to Lift
A 6-week program that aims to teach participants how to safely utilize the weight room equipment in Ping and proper lifting technique when it comes to strength training. Registration opens January 17!
Session A
| Dates | Day of Week | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon February 13 - Mon March 27 | Monday | 4pm | 5pm | Ping, PT Pod | $25 |
Session B
| Dates | Day of Week | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed February 15 - Wed March 29 | Wednesday | 7pm | 8pm | Ping, PT Pod | $25 |
Sibs Weekend F45
In recognition of Sibs Weekend at Ohio University, bring your sibling to this special F45 class! Come ready to sweat and experience the fun of F45 with your sibling! When you register yourself, it will count for two spots (both you and your sibling!). Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat February 4th | 11am | 11:45am | Ping Center, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
Galentine's Night Out - Valentine's Day Cardio Dance Class
Valentine's Day themed Cardio Dance class! If you love to dance, this class is for you! Set to popular music, this fast-paced workout is a fun and easy-to-follow way to strengthen your heart and burn some calories. Don't be afraid to dance your heart out and break a sweat. No dance experience necessary! Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues February 14th | 9pm | 9:45 pm | Ping, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
F45 - Bring your "SWOLE-Mate"
Valentine's Day themed F45 classes! Bring a friend or partner to the high-paced F45 Training! Come ready to sweat and have a good time! Registration opens 24 hours prior to class start time. Registration for these "F45 Bring Your SWOLE-Mate" classes open on January 17th.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues February 14 | 7:30am | 8:15am | Ping, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
| Tues February 14 | 12:15pm | 1:00pm | Ping, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
| Tues February 14 | 4:00pm | 4:45pm | Ping, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
| Tues February 14 | 6:30pm | 7:15pm | Ping, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
F45 Friday Night Lights
Light up your Friday night at our special light-themed F45 event! Come and join the fun on Friday February 24th at 6pm in the F45 Studio to get your sweat on before the weekend! Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri February 24 | 6pm | 6:45pm | Ping, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
Bobcat Combine
Compete like the pros do! Themed after the NFL Combine, the Bobcat Combine gives you the chance to show off what you've got by participating in similar drills to the NFL Combine! Come out and compete with some friends for an opportunity to have some fun and win prizes! Select and register for one of three time slots listed below! Come with a group, organization, or a friend! Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat February 25 | 2pm | 3pm | Walter Fieldhouse | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sat February 25 | 3pm | 4pm | Walter Fieldhouse | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sat February 25 | 4pm | 5pm | Walter Fieldhouse | FREE! | Register Here! |
Show of Strength Powerlifting Competition
Do you think you’re the strongest of them all? Prove it! Show your strength in Well-Being & Recreation's first ever powerlifting competition performing squats, bench press, and deadlift. Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat March 4th | 9am | ~12pm | Functional Fitness Room | $25 | Register Here! |
"Doga" - Yoga with Therapy Dogs
Participate in yoga...with dogs! Join Well-Being & Recreation on Wednesday March 8th for one of our (or as many as you would like to attend) 20 minute yoga sessions with our very own Jackie Augustine and the company of some of Ohio University's therapy dogs to help you relax and de-stress. Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed March 8 | 5pm | 5:20pm | Ping Center, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed March 8 | 5:20pm | 5:40pm | Ping Center, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Wed March 8 | 5:40pm | 6pm | Ping Center, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
F45 Games
Test your fitness with fellow F45'ers in Well-Being & Recreation's first ever F45 Games competition!
This 45-minute competition will be a TEAM based, REP based event. Teams of 2 will compete in a cardio-based workout trying to max out on the most amount of REPS all together. Each member will complete one lap with a coach tracking along the way. After 3 laps, all REPS from each member will be totaled together and the team with the MOST cumulative number of REPS will WIN!
Event will start at 12:30pm followed by a community social and award ceremony! Snacks & Drinks will be provided for all participants! Registration opens January 17 and closes on March 10th! Chance to win a FREE semester of F45 for first place team and more prizes! Please arrive at 12pm so that you and your team can be appropriately checked in and have an opportunity to warm up before the competition begins!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun March 26 | 12pm | 2:30pm | Ping Center, F45 Studio | $5 | Register Here! |
OUtdoor Fitness Series: Yoga on the Lawn & Sunday Sweat H.I.I.T.
De-stress and join Well-Being & Recreation on the Ping Front Lawn beginning March 26 for our special OUtdoor Fitness series, featuring Yoga and H.I.I.T classes outside! Registration for these special events open January 17!
| Date | Class Name | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun March 26 | H.I.I.T. on the Lawn | 12:15pm | 1pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun March 26 | Yoga on the Lawn | 1:15pm | 2pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 2 | H.I.I.T. on the Lawn | 12:15pm | 1pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 2 | Yoga on the Lawn | 1:15pm | 2pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 9 | H.I.I.T. on the Lawn | 12:15pm | 1pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 9 |
Yoga on the Lawn |
1:15pm | 2pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 16 | H.I.I.T. on the Lawn | 12:15pm | 1pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 16 | Yoga on the Lawn | 1:15pm | 2pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 23 | H.I.I.T. on the Lawn | 12:15pm | 1pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
| Sun April 23 | Yoga on the Lawn | 1:15pm | 2pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
Mom & Me Move and Groove
Bring your Mom to experience a Cardio Dance class together on Saturday April 1 at 9:30am! When you register yourself, it will count for two spots (both you and your mom!) Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat April 1 | 9:30am | 10:15am | Ping Center, Studio 219 | FREE! | Register Here! |
Moms Weekend F45
Bring your Mom to experience the life changing workouts of F45 on Saturday April 1 at 11am! When you register yourself, it will count for two spots (both you and your mom!) Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat April 1 | 11am | 11:45am | Ping Center, F45 Studio | FREE for F45 Members! | Register Here! |
Yoga Hike
Join Well-Being & Fitness and Outdoor Pursuits through Hocking Hills State Park! Enjoy rock formations, a waterfall, and scenic views of OHIO's great recreation areas while embodying your well-being through yoga! Several days before your adventure, you will receive an email from the Outdoor Pursuits Trip Leader with specific information on where to meet at the Ping Center prior to departure. Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat April 15 | 8am | 1pm | Meet at Ping Center, Loading Dock | $20 | Register Here! |
| Sat April 22 | 8am | 1pm | Meet at Ping Center, Loading Dock | $20 | Register Here! |
Rock & Roll Yoga
Join Well-Being & Recreation on April 29th from 4pm - 5pm for an all-new event, Rock & Roll Yoga, where you will get in the flow to old and new rock songs. The event will take place on the front lawn. Registration opens January 17!
| Date | Class Name | Start Time | End Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat April 29 | Rock & Roll Yoga | 4pm | 5pm | Ping Center, Front Lawn | FREE! | Register Here! |
Questions
Contact Tony Gregory, Assistant Director of Well-Being & Fitness
gregorya1@ohio.edu
740-593-9918