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Did You Know? URecWell edition

October 01, 2024 

Did you know University Recreation & Wellness (URecWell) facilities and programs are not just limited to 蘑菇TV students? 蘑菇TV faculty and staff are able to purchase a University Recreation & Wellness membership, and it鈥檚 definitely not your average 鈥済ym membership.鈥� 

A membership with URecWell is not only a cheaper option compared to external gyms, but it also provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the 蘑菇TV Aquatics Center, 蘑菇TV Waterfront, and unique programming such as Exercise is Medicine On Campus week.

Students and employees exercising at the University Recreation & Wellness Center 

A membership with URecWell is not only a cheaper option compared to external gyms, but it also provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the 蘑菇TV Aquatics Center, 蘑菇TV Waterfront, and unique programming such as Exercise is Medicine On Campus week. Here are some reasons you may want to join this month:  

• All the access: A faculty/staff membership gives full access to all URecWell facilities including the 蘑菇TV Aquatics Center, 蘑菇TV Waterfront, South Village (SoVi) Pool and University Recreation & Wellness Center, along with access to group fitness classes and intramural sports. For a more affordable option, the Early Eagles membership is available for those who work out earlier in the day. Membership types include month, semester and year-long options.  

• Play some bingo, win some prizes: Join the national celebration of Exercise is Medicine On Campus week from Oct. 21 - 25! Pick up a bingo card to participate in various wellness activities throughout the week. As activities are completed, have a URecWell staff member sign off on the card. Once a row is completed in any direction, you will be able to win a prize! During the week, there will be three special offerings at the University Recreation & Wellness Center: 

• • Oct. 21: Welcome to Weights | 6 p.m. 鈥� 7 p.m. - Learn how to use a barbell in core lifts (squats, bench press and deadlift.) 

• • Oct. 23: Equipment Orientation | 5 p.m. 鈥� 7 p.m. - This workshop teaches participants about the different pieces of equipment they can use in the facility to work out.  

• • Oct. 25: UStretchWell  | noon 鈥� 1 p.m. - This stretching workshop will review the importance of mobility, stretching and mindfulness in exercise and demonstrate how to incorporate it into your workout. 

To participate, faculty and staff can pick up a bingo card starting Oct. 14 from the University Recreation & Wellness Center or Prevention & Wellness office. Registration for the programs can be found at .  

• October promos: URecWell will offer two promotions for faculty and staff in partnership with Exercise is Medicine.  

• • Faculty and staff can use URecWell facilities for free Oct. 21-25. 

• • Anyone who purchases a membership during October will be referred to Exercise is Medicine to receive a free fitness consultation, free fitness assessment and one personal training session.  

Faculty and staff can register in person at any URecWell membership desk, or contact Jenny Louisa, facility operations & membership sales coordinator, at jlouisa@fgcu.edu  

Visit fgcu.edu/urecwell for all membership options, desk hours and promotion details.