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Rec Services update

Group X
Group X offers a variety of fun and effective fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff. Classes are held in the Fitness Studio at the Bell Center. Go to www.IMLeagues.com or download the app on your phone to see the weekly schedule and register for a class. Hard copies of the schedule are also available in the Bell Center.

Bulldog Swim Challenge
The Bulldog Swim Challenge has begun. Set goals and record your annual swim mileage for a chance to receive prizes and bragging rights. Swimmers who track the most distance will earn their name on the Bulldog Swim Challenge Leader board. New participants are welcome at any time. Register by emailing wellness@drake.edu.

—Ellen Lowe, Recreational Services

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Fitness certification and education event

Drake is pleased to announce the third annual National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) Fit Fest education event Oct. 19–22 at the Bell Center. NETA is a non-profit education provider. The event is open to faculty, staff, and students. Participants will have the opportunity to become a certified group exercise instructor, personal trainer, yoga instructor, or a wellness coach. Already certified? NETA Fit Fest offers new and exciting workshops for all fitness professionals. It’s a chance to get credits, get certified, get connected, and get inspired. To Register, call NETA at 800-237-6242 or visit www.netafit.org.

Most workshops provide NETA, ACE, AFAA & NASM CEC’s:

• 101 Ways to Bootcamp
• Becoming a Yoga Professional
• Body Weight Training
• Catching Some Zzzz
• Fundamentals of Nutrition
• Group Exercise Certification
• H.I.I.T. It With Yoga
• Kettlebell Specialty Certification
• Medicine Ball Pilates
• Medicine Ball Power
• Personal Trainer Certification
• Ride the Wave Aquatic Intervals
• Rope Burn
• Senior Fitness Specialty Certification
• Senior Power
• Tread-N-Shred
• Wellness Coach Specialty Certification
• Yoga for Special Populations
• Yoga Foundations Specialty Certification

— Ellen Lowe, Wellness, Recreational Services

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Group exercise classes available at the Bell Center

Group X classes begin this week at the Bell Center. The classes are offered throughout the year with a new schedule posted each semester. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate. Some of the classes include Vinyasa Yoga, Zumba, Hip Hop, and Barre. Classes fill up fast. To view the schedule and register for a class, create a profile online at IMLeagues.com. Classes are held in the Bell Center and equipment is provided. To earn free gear, register and attend 15 classes during the semester. For questions, contact Drake Wellness at wellness@drake.edu.

— Ellen Lowe, Wellness, Recreational Services

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Drake Wellness offering personal training sessions

Whether you have a specific fitness goal, want to learn more about what to do in the gym, or want to start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, the Personal Training program at Drake can help you. Drake personal trainers focus on education, motivation, and exercise adherence and will design a customized exercise program that is just right for you. Packages include a body composition test. Personal training sessions are 30 minutes and take place at the Bell Center. The service is available to students, faculty, and staff. Start your journey today by emailing wellness@drake.edu.

Personal training session prices:
1 Session $12
4 Sessions $38
8 Sessions $72
12 Sessions $100

— Ellen Lowe, Wellness, Recreational Services

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Golf for Business and Life: Application deadline Aug. 24

Golf for Business and Life is a non-credit, two-part course. The first part consists of eight to ten group golf lessons at Glen Oaks Country Club and a small best ball golf outing. Students will choose the golf time that works for them––Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

The second part of the course consists of two classroom speakers who will discuss the importance of golf in the business world. The sessions will be held on various Tuesday evenings throughout the semester from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Students must be available for both parts of the course. The cost is $80. Applications are available online at www.drake.edu/recservices. The application deadline is Aug. 24.

Who: Drake University students (priority for upperclassmen)

What: Learn to play golf from a professional and how to use it as a business tool

When: First class session will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Why: To gain the knowledge and skills to utilize golf as a vital business skill

For more information, contact Lisa Murphy at lisa.murphy@drake.edu or 271-4710.

— Lisa Murphy, Recreational Services

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Golf: For Business and Life program

Who: Drake University students (priority for upperclassmen)
What: Learn to play golf from a professional and how to use it as a business tool from local business professionals

The non-credit course is two parts. The first part is 7–10 group golf lessons and then a small best ball golf outing. You will choose which golf time works for you, Monday or Tuesday evenings.

The second part comprises four classroom speakers who will discuss the importance of golf in the business world. These sessions will be on various Wednesday evenings, 5:30–6:30 p.m., throughout the semester.

You must be available for both parts of the class.

When: First classroom session will be Wednesday, March 9. Lessons will begin after spring break.

Why: To gain the knowledge and skills to utilize golf as a vital business skill

Cost: $75

Applications are online at www.drake.edu/recservices. Applications must be submitted by March 4.

For more information, please contact Lisa Murphy at lisa.murphy@drake.edu or 271-4710

—Submitted by Lisa Murphy, Director of Recreational Services