Are you one of those people who gets a gym membership and then never goes?  Kudos for getting your gym membership sorted first of all, now how about we show you how to get started?

Getting started is the hardest part

• Time is one of the hugest barriers to exercise.  Once you acknowledge how important exercise is to your mental and physical health, it’s essential you make the time!  Even a 30min brisk walk daily is great, but setting aside some dedicated you time at the gym will take you that extra mile
• Cost is recognised as the next barrier to break through.  Luckily for you, your student levy covers the cost of your RecCentre membership, where you can access a fully equipped gym  at your fingertips without shelling out any more pesos.
• The next big barrier is knowing what to do.   We’ve got you covered.  The RecCentre offers a range of ways for you to get started at the gym at little or no cost.

Five ways to get started at the RecCentre

First of all, sign up online for your membership AND then download the Rec&Sport App.    Once you’ve done that, here’s how we can help:

1. Exercise at home with the Rec&Sport app 
   Inside the app you can head to the workouts tab and there you can find and follow sessions, routines, programmes and classes in the comfort of your own home with exciting names like Core Explosion, Core Quest, Twist & Tone and Bottoms up.
2. Book into Discover the Gym
   Ideal for first timers – learn how to use the app, the basics of using the machines and get a tour of the gym if you need one.   Book via the app – you’ll find them in the Book Classes section.

3. Book into other Discovery Sessions 
Discover Lifting – learn the basics of lifting (the foundational lifts)
Discover SkillX, Discover Yoga, Discover Spin – shorter length, entry level classes at a less intense pace, slowing down to teach technique

4. Book into a Group Fitness Class 
Our classes are all levels – just make sure you let the instructor know if it’s your first time so they can get you set up right.   You’re always in charge of your body and your workout, so you can rest when you need to and push when you can!      Hot tip though – if you’re interested in Step, please try Step Basic first!

5.  Book an Exercise Consultation or PT Session 
These do have a cost, but we keep it as low as we can for students.  Sit down and chat with a fitness professional and have a programme made just for you, based on your experience, goals and preferences.