RecWell group fitness classes return to in-person delivery

By Kiersten Hacker Now that the spring semester two-week quarantine has ended, University Recreation and Wellness group fitness classes returned to in-person delivery at the Eppley Recreation Center, Ritchie Coliseum and some areas in the School of Public Health.    In the fall, in-person group fitness classes were continually delayed following the two-week quarantine period as UMD was still adjusting to new limitations brought by the … Continue reading RecWell group fitness classes return to in-person delivery

Gym anxiety limits some students from achieving their fitness goals

By Shauneen Miranda  Some University of Maryland students struggle with gym anxiety — a sense of discomfort in fitness spaces based on fear of body judgement, their perceived lack of knowledge on how to exercise, and feelings of being watched and judged.  “Gym anxiety can manifest in several different forms, depending on the individual,” said Tami Lee, the assistant director of this university’s Recreation and … Continue reading Gym anxiety limits some students from achieving their fitness goals