MTSU Campus Recreation

Fresh, Fit, and Well

ABOUT

Fresh to MTSU and interested in fitness, nutrition, and wellness? Open to all Freshman/First-Year students, this 8-week program covers it all! Groups will be 4-6 people (you can request to be in a group with friends!)

Great for those who have no experience in a gym, to those who played sports in high school and are looking to maintain a structured fitness routine. We have trainers with a wide range of fitness backgrounds and experiences, and we pride ourselves on creating welcoming programs for everyone!

This program is open to students who are starting their first year at MTSU this Fall and who are first-time college students (excluding dual enrollment in high school). If you do not meet this criterion, please check out our many other Training Programs & Services!

JOIN US

The 8-week program costs $50. Full payment is due at the time of registration.

Space is limited, so do not wait to sign up!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 17th 5:00pm-6:30pm

Welcome Party

Meet fellow Fresh, Fit, and Well participants, your group’s Personal Trainer, and our Nutrition Team members. Food will be provided!

Week of September 21st

1:1 meeting with your Personal Trainer

You will schedule a time that works for you to meet with your small group training instructor. This will give you and your trainer a chance to get to know each other, talk about any previous experience with fitness, and what you hope to get out of the program.

Week of September 28st

Small Group Training Session 1

You will be assigned a day and time for your Small Group Training sessions in groups of 4-6. Your trainer will have a workout that they will led, providing options for all fitness level.

Week of October 5th

Small Group Training Session 2

You will be assigned a day and time for your Small Group Training sessions in groups of 4-6. Your trainer will have a workout that they will led, providing options for all fitness level.

Week of October 12th

1:1 meeting with the Nutrition Team

You will schedule a time that works for you to meet with a member of our Nutrition Team. Our Nutrition Team provides general nutrition education and resources, like grocery shopping tips, recipes, and more.
If you are seeking more in-depth nutrition guidance, they can also help you set up an appointment with the MT Dining Registered Dietitian, a free service for students.

Week of October 19th

Small Group Training Session 3

You will be assigned a day and time for your Small Group Training sessions in groups of 4-6. Your trainer will have a workout that they will led, providing options for all fitness level.

Week of October 26th

Small Group Training Session 4

You will be assigned a day and time for your Small Group Training sessions in groups of 4-6. Your trainer will have a workout that they will led, providing options for all fitness level.

Thursday, November 5th (5:00pm-6:30pm)

Wrap up Cooking Class

In the final week of the program, we will all come back together and share a meal! Our Nutrition Team will lead us in a cooking class, teaching food safety, cooking techniques, and meal tips.

PROGRAM SEGMENTS

Training Sessions

  • Designed for all levels and abilities
  • Complete small group workouts led by Certified Personal Trainers and Fitness Specialists
  • Times scheduled based on your availability (schedules collected following registration)
  • No sessions the week of Fall Break

Nutrition Education

  • Meet 1:1 with a member of the Nutrition Team (MTSU Nutrition & Food Science students) for education and guidance on nutrition basics
  • For questions beyond their scope of practice and specific health needs, they will connect you with the free Registered Dietitian on campus

8 Dimensions of Wellness & Resources

  • Learn about the 8 dimensions of wellness & wellness programming happening on Campus
  • Receive information for wellness resources on- and off-campus related to each dimension

Small Group Setting

  • Groups will be 4-6 people (you can request to be in a group with friends!)
  • Complete workouts in small groups with the trainer, then plan additional times to meet for workouts with your group

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the program or issues with registration, please email [email protected].