Health, Fitness & Wellness Overview
Personalized fitness assessments. Motivational workout programs. Dynamic exercise classes. These are just a few of the comprehensive health, fitness and wellness offerings at the Drexel Recreation Center. We offer members a comprehensive approach to healthy living with effective fitness programs, mind/body/spirit classes, wellness and nutrition services, and training/certification courses in an energetic and dynamic environment.
From yoga and Pilates classes to nutritional counseling and personal training sessions, the Recreation Center provides members with the tools needed to achieve a healthy and active lifestyle. Members are invited to take advantage of additional wellness opportunities at the Recreation Center, including: a jogging and walking track, comprehensive fitness and strength equipment, aquatics, squash and climbing walls.
Group Exercise
Group exercise classes offer members the opportunity to work out under the guidance of educated instructors that emphasize fun, safety, and wellness. Class favorites include: abs, BodyPump™, Pilates, Spinning®, and yoga. Core classes are open to all Recreation Center members.
Fitness Assessments
The Recreation Center offers members personal fitness assessments to measure the five components of physical fitness: body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
Fitness Floor Orientations
One-on-one or small group fitness equipment and floor orientations are available for all members. This 60-minute introduction will demonstrate the function, use, safety, and care of all cardiovascular and strength equipment.
Wellness Programs
The Recreation Center offers several wellness programs for members, including: nutrition assessments, nutrition counseling, lectures and demonstrations, blood pressure screenings, and body composition screenings.
Personal Training
Personal training is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a certified personal trainer to develop a fitness program specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of Recreation Center members.
Physical Therapy
Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences provide out-patient clinical services at three locations in a variety of health care settings. Our practice provides evidence-based clinical services for persons in the surrounding community, serves to integrate academic and clinical experiences for our students, and facilitates clinical research.
For more information, visit the Physical Therapy website
Massage Therapy
Massage is an excellent form of therapy and relaxation. The Recreation Center offers Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Combination Massage to members.
If you have comments, suggestions or feedback regarding these wellness programs, please contact the Manager of Health, Fitness and Wellness at fitness@drexel.edu or 215-895-1232.