University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports

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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach skills needed to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This includes land and water rescue skills plus first aid and CPR/AED. Read More ›
Sport Clubs Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's Sport Clubs award winners! Read More ›
RecSports Employee Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's RecSports employee award winners! Read More ›
Midnight Fun Run

Runners do it at midnight! Read More ›

Personal Training Client Spotlight: Melody

Posted by Jason Vlastaras on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:55 PM in Fitness

Tell us about yourself (Interests, school, heritage): I am a second year doctoral student in the department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. I immigrated to the US when I was 5 years old. I grew up in Missouri, where… Read More ›
Workout Tips for Any Goal!

Posted by Jeremey DuVall on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:09 PM in Fitness

Selecting exercises and figuring out a workout routine can be complicated. The good news? It doesn't have to be. Check out the quick tips listed below to create a workout program tailored to your goals! Get Lean Start with basic movements like squatting, deadlifting, and pressing. Begin with 2 sets… Read More ›
Mythbusters: Women and Weight Training

Posted by Jason Vlastaras on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 2:47 PM in Fitness

Studies have shown that women who incorporate resistance training into their workout program burn more fat and are physically stronger than those who do not. Science and research have proven time and time again the benefits of weight training, yet many females still have an aversion to the weight room.… Read More ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012