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Faculty/Staff FREE Fridays at Wilkinson
Reimagining Recreation
Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 6:00 amFri, Apr 25, 2025, 8:00 pm

Have you been to Meadows Campus yet? 

Campus Recreation is launching FREE Fridays to our newest facility, the Wilkinson Fitness Center, for Princeton University Faculty & Staff statuses!

Simply sign-up once to get access through…

Location
Wilkinson Fitness Center
Wintersession: Frozen-5K
Fitness Event
Mon, Jan 13, 2025Sun, Jan 19, 2025
Will you join our Wolfpack?

The Virtual - Frozen 5K is a fitness event which Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty and Staff can participate in during a 7-day span. You can walk, jog or run at your own pace either indoors or outside. Regardless of your finishing times we want the Princeton University community to stay active this…

Location
Virtual
New College West Wild
Engagement Activity
Thu, Feb 6, 2025Fri, Feb 7, 2025
New College West, will your college rally at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center?

Undergraduate Students of New College West can show school spirit by checking-in at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center for Campus Rec Swag! 

Participants Must:

Stop at the Front Desk of the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness…
Location
Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center
Welcome to Wilkinson: Intro and Q&A Session to Our Newest Fitness Center!
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Heard about the newest fitness center at Princeton?  Located in the fabulous Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse on the sprawling Meadows Campus, the Wilkinson Fitness Center has received rave reviews since it opened on Fri Nov 01.

In this first part of a two-part program, you'll learn all about the fitness center through an online…

Rocky College Rally
Engagement Activity
Thu, Feb 13, 2025Fri, Feb 14, 2025
Rockefeller College, will your college rally at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center?

Undergraduate Students of Rockefeller College can show school spirit by checking-in at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center for Campus Rec Swag! 

Participants Must:

Stop at the Front Desk of the Class of 1986 Fitness &…
Location
Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center
So, What's for Breakfast?
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Tue, Feb 25, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

This class will sift through the confusion that’s associated with nutrition and weight loss and get right to the “meat and potatoes,” answering the basic question: “What do I have for breakfast?”

Doug Scott, BS, CSCS, is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.  At…

Location
Dillon Gym Tower Conference Room
How Physical Activity Can Improve Your Balance and Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Poor balance causes falls and is a major contributor to the loss of independence, especially as we age.  Evidence indicates that physical activity targeting the systems involved in balance control (sensory, muscular, cognitive) can improve balance, reduce falls and fractures and lead to additional health benefits…

Personal Safety: Proven Methods That You Can Take With You Anywhere
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Learn how to remain safe at all times and how to mitigate risk where possible.  The class will offer insight into the Risk Evaluation and Counter Techniques (R.E.A.C.T.) self-defense program.

Sean Ryder is a sworn police lieutenant with the Department of Public Safety at Princeton University.  He co-instructed…

Location
200 Elm Drive, Room 105 (Department of Public Safety)
How to Have a Positive Approach to Exercise, Health and Life
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 pm2:00 pm

Who hasn't felt stressed at some point during the past few years?  Among other things, stress often leads to negative thoughts and feelings.  In this class, you'll learn actionable information, including how the power of positive thinking can have a positive impact on exercise, health and life!

Diana Del Garbino

Stretching to Help Your Lower Back
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Do you have occasional stiffness and discomfort in your lower back?  Inflexible muscles – especially in the hips and hamstrings – can make that area vulnerable.  Learn how to do three stretches that may help this condition along with the basics of protecting your lower back both during and outside of exercise.

Bill…

Location
Dillon Gym Tower Conference Room
How to Be a Mindful Human
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 am12:00 pm

Humankind has evolved through revolutions that shaped how we think, believe and act, leaving mental imprints that once served us but now often hold us back.  These patterns can limit fulfillment, complicate relationships and hinder sustainable growth in today’s world.  The speaker will introduce eight key revolutions and their lasting…

Whitman College Wave
Engagement Activity
Thu, Mar 27, 2025Fri, Mar 28, 2025
Whitman College, will your college rally at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center?

Undergraduate Students of Whitman College can show school spirit by checking-in at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center for Campus Rec Swag! 

Participants Must:

Stop at the Front Desk of the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness…
Location
Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center
How to Increase Energy, Balance Hormones and Lose Weight . . . Permanently!
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

This class will offer a multi-faceted approach that details how you can increase your energy, balance your hormones and lose weight.  The information goes beyond the advice of “eat less and exercise more.”  Instead, you'll learn how to make safe and effective changes to your behavior that you can follow for years which will bring you…

Location
Dillon Gym Tower Conference Room
Parks Rx: The Physical, Mental and Social Benefits of the Great Outdoors
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Healthcare providers and public health experts increasingly recognize the physical, mental and social benefits of time spent in the outdoors.  Learn about the “Nature Pyramid” and how/why you should maximize your – and your family’s – exposure to green space each day as well as prioritize more immersive nature experiences periodically.

Carnival of Fitness
Fitness Event
Thu, Apr 3, 2025Fri, Apr 4, 2025
The Carnival of Fitness is coming to the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center / Wilkinson Fitness Center (Meadows Campus)!

Dillon Gym members test their strength, speed and mind in (3) optional events.

TEST YOUR STRENGTH! TBDTEST YOUR SPEED! Participants burn 25 calories on a Life Fitness…
Location
Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center / Wilkinson Fitness Center (Meadows Campus)
Weight Training for Wellness Plus
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Thu, Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Has your doctor ever suggested weight training but you’re not sure where to start?  The Wellness Plus Workout features half-hour sessions specifically for the unique health benefits of weight training (as compared to bodybuilding or “boot camp”).  In this class, you’ll learn a starter routine of five exercises that are designed to…

Location
Dillon Gym Tower Conference Room
Reducing Risk of Injury to the Shoulder, the Muscle that Bears the Weight of the World
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

The shoulder is a remarkably complicated combination of four separate joints that work together to create an astonishingly useful range of motion.  The downside of this great mobility is great instability, making the shoulder highly prone to injuries.  Shoulder “problems” can be the result of a blunt trauma but frequently are the…

Yeh College Yell
Engagement Activity
Thu, Apr 10, 2025Fri, Apr 11, 2025
Yeh College, will your college rally at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center?

Undergraduate Students of Yeh College can show school spirit by checking-in at the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center for Campus Rec Swag! 

Participants Must:

Stop at the Front Desk of the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness…
Location
Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center
From Milo to Macrocycle: Principles of Progression in Strength Training
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

The idea of progression has been around since Milo of Croton demonstrated his legendary feats of strength more than 2,500 years ago but is often overlooked today.  This class will explore practical methods for achieving measurable results from your strength-training workouts.  Learn how to examine variables that influence your ability…

Common Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries and Prevention
Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Tue, Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Are you a sports or fitness enthusiast?  Discover the secrets to keeping your feet and ankles strong and injury-free!  Join the speaker in a discussion of the most common sports injuries, their causes and practical tips to stay ahead of the game.  Whether you're on the field, court, track or fitness center, this talk will equip…

Location
Dillon Gym Tower Conference Room