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Week of 2/17 to 2/23
Sunday, February 17th
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
All Day
  • Location: Red River Gorge, KY
  • Time: All Day

Join ORAC as we head to Red River Gorge, home to some of the most unique rock features in North America.  The Red River Gorge area offers more than 100 natural sandstone arches.  The intricate canyon system also features an abundance of high sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, and waterfalls.  Explore this diverse landscape with us in early spring.  No backpacking experience in required.  All gear is provided in the cost through ORAC.

Monday, February 18th
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Big Red Rep Off is an upper body muscular endurance competition that will be held in the Fitness Center. Each participant will have 10 minutes to complete as many correct reps as possible. The winner will be the participant with the most reps based upon his or her weight lifted relative to their body weight.

  • Males- most repetitions of body weight
  • Females- most repetitions of 50% of their body weight

Male and female winners will receive a trophy. Two raffle prizes available!

Sign up for the Big Red Rep Off starts on February 6th! Walk-ins are welcome, but subject to availability. To make an appointment, or for more information, stop by the Health and Fitness Lab (room 20A in the Preston Center).

All participants must sign a consent form/waiver!

Rules:

  • Participants must use a closed grip (thumb around bar)
  • The lifter must lie on his/her back with head, shoulders, and butt in full contact with the bench. This position must be maintained throughout the attempt.
  • Feet must remain flat on the floor at all times.
  • Participants must show control of the weight at all times while lowering the bar to touch the chest and back to full elbow extension (no bouncing!!)
  • A Health and Fitness Lab staff member will judge each lift. If any of the above criteria are not met, the lift will be invalid.
All Day
  • Location: Hattie L. Preston Sports Complex
  • Time: All Day
All Day
  • Location: Preston Center
  • Time: All Day
Tuesday, February 19th
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Big Red Rep Off is an upper body muscular endurance competition that will be held in the Fitness Center. Each participant will have 10 minutes to complete as many correct reps as possible. The winner will be the participant with the most reps based upon his or her weight lifted relative to their body weight.

  • Males- most repetitions of body weight
  • Females- most repetitions of 50% of their body weight

Male and female winners will receive a trophy. Two raffle prizes available!

Sign up for the Big Red Rep Off starts on February 6th! Walk-ins are welcome, but subject to availability. To make an appointment, or for more information, stop by the Health and Fitness Lab (room 20A in the Preston Center).

All participants must sign a consent form/waiver!

Rules:

  • Participants must use a closed grip (thumb around bar)
  • The lifter must lie on his/her back with head, shoulders, and butt in full contact with the bench. This position must be maintained throughout the attempt.
  • Feet must remain flat on the floor at all times.
  • Participants must show control of the weight at all times while lowering the bar to touch the chest and back to full elbow extension (no bouncing!!)
  • A Health and Fitness Lab staff member will judge each lift. If any of the above criteria are not met, the lift will be invalid.
All Day
  • Location: Preston Center
  • Time: All Day
Wednesday, February 20th
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
12:30pm - 2:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm

The Big Red Rep Off is an upper body muscular endurance competition that will be held in the Fitness Center. Each participant will have 10 minutes to complete as many correct reps as possible. The winner will be the participant with the most reps based upon his or her weight lifted relative to their body weight.

  • Males- most repetitions of body weight
  • Females- most repetitions of 50% of their body weight

Male and female winners will receive a trophy. Two raffle prizes available!

Sign up for the Big Red Rep Off starts on February 6th! Walk-ins are welcome, but subject to availability. To make an appointment, or for more information, stop by the Health and Fitness Lab (room 20A in the Preston Center).

All participants must sign a consent form/waiver!

Rules:

  • Participants must use a closed grip (thumb around bar)
  • The lifter must lie on his/her back with head, shoulders, and butt in full contact with the bench. This position must be maintained throughout the attempt.
  • Feet must remain flat on the floor at all times.
  • Participants must show control of the weight at all times while lowering the bar to touch the chest and back to full elbow extension (no bouncing!!)
  • A Health and Fitness Lab staff member will judge each lift. If any of the above criteria are not met, the lift will be invalid.
Thursday, February 21st
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
Friday, February 22nd
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: Challenge Course
  • Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Testing

Saturday, February 23rd
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Are you looking forward to Spring Break? Get in shape and ready for the beach with this Muscle of the Month Challenge! Our goal is to collectively cycle the distance of 1,209 miles to South Padre Island. Using a stationary bike is a great cardiovascular exercise that works the major muscle groups of the legs. Get your blood pumping and your legs toned this February. Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center and get an attendant to record your miles.

Rules:

  • Use any stationary bike in the Fitness Center.
  • Notify a Fitness Center Attendant before you begin.
  • Cycle for as long as you want, and ask a Fitness Center Attendant to record your miles on the M.O.M. board.
  • Only full miles count, e.g. 2.5 miles will be recorded as 2 miles.
  • Participate as many times as you want.
  • Participate twice to receive WellU® credit.
  • The male and female who accumulate the most miles will win $15 gift cards.
  • Two raffles will be drawn for $10 gift cards.
  • Use any stationary bike or the arm ergometer in the Fitness Center.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: IM Sports Complex
  • Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come out and support our Men's Soccer Club as they take on our rival, MTSU!

All Day
  • Location: Preston Center
  • Time: All Day
All Day
  • Location: Ben Hawes State Park, Owensboro, KY
  • Time: All Day

Join us on a mountain bike adventure in Owensboro, KY.  We will leave Saturday morning and make the short drive to Ben Hawes State Park.  Ben Hawes offers over 8 miles of excellent single track trail.  All skill levels are encouraged and no mountain bike experience is necessary.  Bike and helmet are included through ORAC.


 


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