Meet Chris Rodolico!

Chris Rodolico is one of our eight personal trainers at the Recreation Center. Get to know Chris:

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Education: Currently enrolled in accelerated B.S./D.P.T. (Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Doctorate of Physical Therapy) program at Drexel University
Certifications: American Council of Exercise- Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)

For Chris's full bio along with our other seven personal trainers, please visit the Personal Training website.

Message from Dan Simmons

"Thank you for choosing the Drexel Recreation Center to strive for your health, fitness, & wellness goals! We have an "open door policy" here and welcome your feedback & input. I am confident we have staff here who can help you, no matter what your level of fitness currently is, in particular our fitness and climbing leadership team of Jessica Norman, Nick Drake, Paul Haraf and Lauren Dalton. They have world class knowledge and are also world class people! See you in the Recreation Center!"

Social Sports League - New Price!

Join Drexel Social Sports Dodgeball today! Sign up a team for $50. Get to know your colleagues & faculty/staff from around the University! Not only do you get to hit them with dodgeballs, but you'll get the opportunity to socialize after the game with them at Landmark Americana. Food & drink specials will be offered to participants following the games. During the games, food will be provided courtesy of Drexel Business Services. Sign your team up today at IMLeagues.com or e-mail Bryan Ford for more information.

Co-Sponsored by Landmark Americana & Drexel Business Services.

DragonFit Circuit

A fun and exciting way to exercise! Circuit training involves a mixture of cardiovascular endurance training with muscular endurance/strength activities. Participants will be introduced to several different circuits & exercises using various pieces of equipment in the Recreation Center. Sign up at the Welcome Center. For more details, e-mail fitness@drexel.edu.

Monday, Dec. 12th - 12pm-12:45pm
Monday, Dec. 19th - 12pm-12:45pm

DragonFit Boot Camp

Everything goes in this class! This is similar to circuit training, but in a less structured fasion. Participants will be introduced to several new and exciting exercises. This program will help you spice up your own workout. Sign up at the Welcome Center. For more details, e-mail fitness@drexel.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 13th - 12pm-12:45pm
Tuesday, Dec. 20th - 12pm-12:45pm
Tuesday, Jan. 3rd - 12pm-12:45pm

DragonFit Challenge

This program is certainly for all participants, but especially appeals to those that enjoy a good challenge. Challenges will be tailored to each individual's ability level as determined by past exercise history and the instructor's assessment. Challenges can exist of several exercises or one common exercise that must be completed within the allotted time. Sign up at the Welcome Center. For more details, e-mail fitness@drexel.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 15th - 12pm-12:45pm
Thursday, Dec. 22nd - 12pm-12:45pm
Thursday, Jan. 5th - 12pm-12:45pm

Spin for a Cure Recap

The 2nd Annual Susan G. Komen Spin for a Cure was held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd and raised $1,014! Participants signed up to spin for 1 to 5 hours and various prizes were raffled off from local businesses. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Susan G. Komen affiliate of Philadelphia. A thank you to the Drexel Squash teams as well for signing up!

Receive a Free Fitness Assessment

As a valued member of the Recreation Center, you can sign up to receive a free fitness assessment. Fitness assessments help determine physical fitness and assess the five components of physical fitness: body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, & flexibility. To sign up, e-mail fitness@drexel.edu

Give the Gift of Wellness

Avoid the long lines, mall traffic, & the headache of holiday shopping. This holiday season, buy a friend, coworker, or loved one the gift of the Recreation Center. You can purchase gift certificates in any amount and can be redeemed for massages, personal training, memberships, or at our Dragon Shop. For more information, contact Bryan Ford.

Zumba Party - 10.20.11

Experience Zumba! In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Panhellenic Council & Office of Multicultural Programs are offering a Zumba Party on Thursday, Oct. 20th at 6:00pm on the Recreation Center basketball courts. For more details, e-mail Jessica Norman.

Weightlifting Workshop - 10.19.11

Learn new secrets & techniques that will help you maximize your weightlifting gains & reach your goals. The workshop will focus on how to develop a weightlifting program as well as provide demos on how to perform the most popular exercises. For more details, e-mail Nick Drake.

Nutrition Workshop - 10.20.11

On Thursday, Oct. 20th, the Center for Integrated Nutrition & Performance will be offering a workshop on Nutrition for Exercise & Sports. Learn how to get the most out of your workout by eating right pre and post-workout. The workshop will be offered at 12pm, 5:30pm, & 7pm. For more details, e-mail Jessica Norman.

Become a Group Exercise Instructor

Sign up for our Group Exercise Instructor Training Course to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of group exercise instruction and to prepare for the American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor Exam. Sign up now at the Recreation Center or e-mail Jessica Norman for more details!

The Savvy Shopper

This workshop will focus on healthy campus options as well as how to shop for healthy foods on a budget. It will be offered 3 times on Thursday, October 6th at 12pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm in the Recreation Center Gallery. For more details, e-mail Jessica Norman.

Join The Club

Think you can join The Club? We'll recognize any male who achieves 1000lbs or greater in the bench press, squat, and deadlift and any female who achieves 500lbs or greater. For more details, visit the 3rd floor "Club" bulletin board or e-mail Nick Drake.