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Fitness Services
Facility Information, Downloads & Links Contact a Fitness Director Fitness Appointments
Faculty/Staff Fitness and Health Early Morning Fitness Training Fitness Orientation
Fitness Assessment Personal Training Self-assessment Questionnaire

Facility Information, PDF Downloads, and Pertinent Links
Please review the Fitness Area's policies (general safety, cardio machine reservations, dress code, sanitation, etc.)
Are you interested in a facility orientation? Stop by the front desk.
Take the self-assessment questionnaire to determine if you need a physician's release. Download the physician's release.
Are you interested in non-credit fitness workouts? Check out our rec aerobics and group cycling sessions.
Join us for early morning circuit training! Meet our personal trainers!

Employee Fitness Newsletter - Spring 08

Our Brochure
Concerned About Compulsive Exercise? Open the link to an intervention model used by the UO (pdf document).
Are you trying to lose weight by working out? Please review our weight cutting policy (pdf download).
Tips for creating a safe and effective workout plan! Monitoring the Intensity of Your Workout
Article - Balance is Key

Contact a Fitness Director

Director of Fitness Services: Dr. Janice Radcliffe, 176 Esslinger Hall, 346-0672, janrad@uoregon.edu

Assistant Director of Fitness Services: Chantelle Russell, 136 B SRC, 346-1634, russellc@uoregon.edu

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Fitness Appointments

  • Schedule an appointment at the SRC front desk or call 346-1364.
  • You must schedule 48 hours in advance and cancel or reschedule 24 hours in advance.
  • Appointment length will be shortened if you're late for the scheduled time.
  • Payment is required when an appointment is scheduled (Orientations are free).
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Faculty/Staff Fitness and Health Information
Registration forms and the route map for the 2008 Fun Run/Fitness Walk is posted below.

If you are interested in training for the 5k Fun Run, it is recommended that you are currently able to run/jog for 15-20 minutes. If you are interested in following a training plan to prepare for the 5 k run and other running events, download a

6-week training plan from Nike Running, or visit the following recommended sites: runnersworld.com; halhigdon.com; and jeffgalloway.com.

Remember the Faculty/Staff Walk is a great alternative and you can start training for another 5k event!
2008 Fitness Walk Registration Form 2008 Fun Run Registration Form Fun Run Route Map
Check out the Department of Human Resource's Promoting a Healthy U website and download a Walking Map of Campus (pdf download).
Early Morning Fitness Training

What Is Circuit Training?
Circuit training includes a series of stations that alternate strength and cardiovascular exercises.

When?
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30am in the South Weight Room.

Where?
In the South Weight Room.

What Does It Cost?
Participation is FREE to all SRC members, who are encouraged to drop in during the hour for any duration of time (i.e. 20, 30, 45 minutes).

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Fitness Orientation

A fitness orientation:image of trainers

  • Is recommended for new members/new exercisers
  • Includes an introduction to the fitness areas, weight rooms and fitness equipment at the SRC
  • Is conducted in groups of 1-2 people
  • Takes about 30 minues
  • is free

Clients must wear athletic apparel and shoes.

A fitness orientation is not equivalent to a personal training session. Those desiring an individualized training plan are encouraged to sign up for a personal training appointment.

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Fitness Assessment

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a personal trainer for a series of fitness tests designed to evaluate your current fitness level, establish a baseline for training, or evaluate the progress of a workout plan.

Approximate time: 60 minutes

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Options:

  • Fitness Assessment Package (all tests)
    (60 min, $20)
  • Body Composition (skin fold test)
    (10 min, $10)
  • Cardiovascular Endurance
    (20 min, $10)
  • Muscular Endurance
    (package only)
  • Flexibility
    (package only)
  • Resting Blood Pressure & Heart Rate
    (package only)

*Client must wear shorts and a t-shirt
Personal Training
MEET OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS!

I. Progressive Personal Training
(120 minutes, $50)

a. Health screening and goal setting (1st session)
b. Complete fitness assessment (1st session)
c. Individualized workout plan (2nd session)
d. 60-minute training session in the Weight Room (2nd session)

II. Developed Personal Training
(90 minutes, $40)

a. Health screening and goal setting
b. Complete fitness assessment
c. Individualized workout plan
d. 30-minute training session in the Weight Room
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III. Basic Personal Training
(60 minutes, $30)

a. Health screening and goal setting
b. Individualized workout plan
c. 30-minute training session in the Weight Room

NOTE: Follow up appointments are available for ALL Personal Training options - (60 min, $20)

image of students in weight roomPurchase multiple sessions at discounted rates to meet with your trainer on a regular basis

3 sessions - $54 (10% off)
5 sessions - $85 (15% off)

Note: all sessions must be used during the term of purchase.

NEW

Train with a workout buddy (2 individuals with one Personal Trainer. If you and a friend have similar fitness levels and goals, you can have a program designed together:
1 - 60 minute session - $45 (for 2 people).
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

In order to participate in a Fitness Assessment or Personal Training session, you must first answer the seven questions of the self-assessment questionnaire. If you reply ‘YES’ to any question, you must have our Physician's Release signed by your personal physician.

1 Has your doctor ever said you have a heart condition and that you should only do activity recommended by a doctor?

2 Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

3 In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?

4 Do you lose your balance because of dizziness, or do you ever lose consciousness?

5 Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?

6 Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for blood pressure or heart condition?

7 Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

How to Sign-up
Schedule an appointment in person by visiting the Student Recreation Center main desk during regular operating hours. The fee must be paid in full at the time the appointment is made. 24-hour notice of cancellation required.

What to Wear
The Weight Room dress code requires shirts, athletic pants or shorts, and athletic shoes. Shorts and a t-shirt are recommended for body composition testing.