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Group Fitness Instructor Certifications

Love movement and fitness? Make your skills official with our certifications.

ACE: Fridays, Sept 25 to Oct 30

Certifications and Trainings

Les Mills: Nov 7 and 8

Shapes - Barre + Pilates Fusion
- Sign-up by 10/22
Strength Development - Progressive Lifting
- Sign-up by 10/22

Ski U Drop

Thursday, October 22
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Tuck, jump or freestyle at The Natatorium! Jump off the 10M dive platform. Free & no registration required.

A brief swimming test is required before diving: swim 25 yards unassisted
Active U Card required
Please wear swim appropriate attire

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InkWell

Friday, October 2
11:00am to 3:00pm

Make a custom pen or two (or three!) with our marketing team. Excited to partner with The Bakken Center of Spirituality & Healing. With gratitude to Blue Cross Blue Shield for sponsoring!

Free, just show up!
Open house style, stay for 20 minutes or 2 hours
Cozy drinks provided

Part of Reset & Renew programming.

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Gopher Swim School Session Two Registration Opens

Friday, October 23
7:00 a.m.

Gopher Swim School offers high quality swim programs. We offer lessons for children and adults as well as a variety of clinics and other events, all while maintaining our affordable pricing model.

Our 6-week group lesson program runs from November 1 through December 17.

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Reoccurring Event: October 18 & November 22
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Enjoy stand up paddle boarding at RecWell's Natatorium in the pool. Paddle, snack, and mingle.

Free for UMN Students! No registration, just show up.
$8 for community members, registration required.

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Femme, Women, and Non-Binary Community Climb

Saturday, September 21
11:00am to 2:00pm

Community Climb Days seek to foster inclusivity and diversity in the University of Minnesota Climbing Community. Free, no climbing pass required. These events are designed with certain identities in mind, but all are welcome to join.

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Group Fitness

September 8 to December 16

Get active in welcoming, group format workout classes. Certified instructors lead you through the duration of the class, and offer modifications throughout to cater to all fitness levels.

FitPass is required. Bring a water bottle and dress for exercise.

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Massage

Take advantage of our massage therapy offerings to refresh your mental and physical wellbeing. It is a valuable tool that can help relieve stress and support your fitness journey.

Purchase your massage, then call (612) 626-9222 to schedule.

Massage

Center for Outdoor Adventure Trips

Registration begins August 29
First trip Saturday, September 12

Join a day, weekend, or extended outdoor trip!

Trips range in difficulty from relaxed to strenuous and from cabin settings to mountain biking. Find what you like!

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UMN Faculty & Staff Free Third Thursdays

On the third Thursday of every month, UMN Faculty and Staff can access all RecWell facilities for free, no membership required. Enjoy free open climbing (MPLS only), free Group Fitness classes, and a free daily locker. Visit the Member Service Desk when checking in to access free day offerings.

Upcoming: September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17, 2026

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Small Group Training

Session 1: Sept 14 to Oct 23
Session 2: Nov 2 to Dec 18

Find consistency and extra motivation with our inclusive small group training programs. These programs are designed with certain identities in mind, but all are welcome to join.

Class offerings: Boxing Circuit, Trans & Queer Strength Group, Learn to Lift at St. Paul Gym

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Climbing Clinics + Tech Tips

Select Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Center for Outdoor Adventures welcomes new and advanced climbers to try our climbing Tech Tips and Clinics! In these workshops, climbers can become certified in core climbing skills.

Climbing Clinics + Tech Tips

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