Fitness Information

"Physical acitivity is a means for experiencing a personal potential greater than the physical skills themselves." - Jerry Lynch

UCLA Recreation offers an exciting aray of fitness activities for the entire UCLA community. Take a look. Try something new! Have fun! We've got something for everyone!

• Group-X Classes
• Progressive Instructional Classes
• Personal Fitness Training
• Independent Workouts

For specific exercise advice and programming, consult one of our Certified Personal Fitness Trainers Our staff is here to help you!

The FITWELL Team is comprised of Certified Personal Fitness Trainers (PFT), Certified Group Exercise Leaders (GEL), and Strength & Conditioning Consultants (SCC). PFT's and GEL's go through an entire year long training program that culminates in a nationally recognized certification exam. Those who successfully complete the program must then take an in house practical and audition before being hired to teach or train with the FITWELL Team.

For information on these programs, check out the Fitness Leadership Program. SCC's go through an intense in house training program and exam and are staffed in the Strength and Conditioning Zones to answer basic fitness questions and assist you with machine and exercise set up. The FITWELL Team is here to educate, lead, motivate, and serve the UCLA community.

We want our participants to "ruthlessly compete with their own best selves." -Apollo Engineers.

We believe in the mind, body, and spirit connection and not in exercising to fit into a pair of jeans or to be thin or muscular at any cost. We challenge you to go through this website, try different workouts, play sports, or climb a rock. Do something. Activate your physical self and see the positive impacts this has on other aspects of your life! Get motivated. Dedicate yourself. Achieve success! We're here to help, and you can do it!