Special Programs & Events

Exercise is Medicine®*

Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) is a national initiative that encourages colleges and universities to promote physical activity as a key component of overall health. At TU Campus Recreation, we are committed to making movement a part of everyday life on campus. 

Our goals with EIM:

  • Embed physical activity into the daily campus culture.
  • Assess physical activity as a vital sign during student health visits.
  • Provide students with resources to develop lifelong healthy habits.
  • Connect campus health care providers with fitness professionals for exercise referrals and prescriptions.

Physical Activity Guidelines:

All healthy adults (ages 18–65) should aim for:

  • At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 5 days per week, or at least 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, 3 days per week.

Benefits of Regular Physical Activity: 

  • Improved Focus: Exercise boosts brain function and concentration
  • Elevated Mood & Lower Stress: Movement helps manage stress and supports emotional well-being
  • Increased Energy: Regular physical activity fights fatigue and promotes alertness
  • Sharper Memory: Physical activity supports cognitive health and memory retention 

Interested in meeting with a fitness professional to discuss adding an exercise program to your wellness routine? For more information and to schedule an appointment, fill out this Exercise is Medicine Interest Form.

Fall 2026 Events

  • Exercise for Mental Health
    • September 4 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
    • Capacity: 30
    • Discover how regular physical activity can be a powerful tool for improving mental health and overall well-being.  Learn practical strategies to use exercise to manage stress, improve mood, and build emotional resilience.
  • Cycle and Smoothies
    • September 8 - 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
    • Capacity: 25
    • Take a break from the stresses of college life and come cycle for 45 minutes followed by FREE smoothies with your friends! 
  • Aquaboard Yoga
    • October 7, November 4, & December 2  - 8:00pm-9:00pm
    • Capacity: 11
    • Take your yoga practice to the water with Aquaboard Yoga, a unique class that combines the tranquility of yoga with the challenge of aquaboarding. As you flow through yoga poses on aquaboard, you'll work on lengthening your muscles while enjoying the soothing effects of being surrounded by water. Aquaboard Yoga is designed to calm the mind, build strength, and enhance stability, all while providing a refreshing and invigorating experience. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to aquaboarding, this class offers a perfect blend of relaxation and challenge. Come out and flow on the water with us! 
  • Finance and Flow
    • October 14 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    • Capacity: 30
    • Learn the essentials of budgeting and financial planning while connecting mindful movement to your money goals. Flow through yoga poses, reflect on your financial intentions, and leave feeling grounded, empowered, and inspired to take control of your financial well-being. 
  • Exercise for Academic Success
    • November 6 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
    • Capacity: 30
    • Exercise does more than improve physical health; it can also enhance academic performance.  Discover how movement supports focus, memory, creativity, and time management while reducing mental fatigue.
  • Sound Bath & Yoga Nidra
    • November 30 - 7:00pm-8:00pm
    • Capacity: 30
    • Unwind with a deeply restorative experience combining guided meditation and healing sound. This class promotes deep relaxation, stress relief, and inner calm. 

Equipment Orientation

If you're new to the Campus Rec fitness floors and want to know which equipment will help you achieve your fitness goals, our Fitness Floor Attendants are ready to assist. Look for the Fitness Floor Attendant staff in grey and ask for an equipment orientation, or you can email the Assistant Director of Fitness Davon Long at  to setup an appointment. Choose from cardio machines, weight machines, or a combination of both orientations. Do you need to know which pieces can accommodate a specific accessibility need?  We are here to assist with those needs as well. In addition, if you need a spotter, equipment assistance, area directions, the Fitness Floor Attendant are happy to step in.