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UREC offers personal training
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- University Recreation (UREC) offers personal training for students and members of the campus gyms. The format is one-hour private and personalized sessions to assist clients in their health and wellness goals. McKenna Barnhill is a nationally certified personal trainer for UREC. Barnhill starts with each of her clients in…
A bike ride on campus to encourage sustainability
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Office for Sustainability will host “Cruise to Campus” for the entire U of A community. The event takes place October 11th from eight to ten in the morning, and starts on the Old Main lawn. Caroline Cheek, a student devoted to sustainability, said, “the event is designed…
Fitober is underway through UREC fitness center
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas recreation kicked Fitober off last week at the start of the month. Fitober is a challenge that encourages people to log 600 minutes of physical activity for the month. Those who log all their minutes are able to receive a Chartwells gift card that…
Local boxing gym helping to fight Parkinson’s Disease
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – April is Parkinson’s awareness month but a local gym in Springdale is helping people diagnosed with Parkinson’s stay in control of their disease all year long. Straightright Boxing and Fitness holds a boxing class twice a week for people looking to fight off symptoms of Parkinson’s. Every jab…
University Recreation hosts annual month-long “Fitober” event
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University recreation kicked off its annual “Fitober” event October 1. “Fitober,” is an individual fitness program designed to promote healthy living by providing incentives to remain physically active. The event is free, open to all university students, faculty and staff, and does not require a UREC membership. Participants…
PeopleForBikes hosts social group ride
Photo Courtesy: PeopleForBikes By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- PeopleForBikes is hosting a free social group ride Thursday night in Springdale. Bikers will meet at 6 p.m. for an 11 mile ride around the Razorback Greenway and around Lake Fayetteville. According to PeopleForBikes, riders of all abilities are welcome as the group ride is set…