{"id":1554,"date":"2025-05-20T15:52:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/?page_id=1554"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T11:22:52","slug":"ffw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/ffw\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh, Fit, and Well"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">ABOUT<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Fresh to MTSU and&nbsp;interested in fitness, nutrition, and wellness? Open to all <strong>Freshman\/First-Year students<\/strong>, this <strong>8-week program<\/strong>&nbsp;covers it all! Groups will be 4-6 people (you can request to be in a group with friends!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Great for those who <strong>have no experience in a gym<\/strong>, to those who played sports in high school and are looking to <strong>maintain a structured fitness routine<\/strong>. We have trainers with a wide range of fitness backgrounds and experiences, and we pride ourselves on creating welcoming programs for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">This program is open to students who are starting their <strong>first year at MTSU<\/strong> this Fall&nbsp;and who are <strong>first-time college students<\/strong> (excluding dual enrollment in high school). If you do not meet this criterion, please check out our many other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/training\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Training Programs &amp; Services<\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">JOIN US<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The 8-week program costs $50. Full payment is due at the time of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Space is limited<\/strong>, so do not wait to sign up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-2-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/recportal.mtsu.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e54f73b0-8c54-4316-a58b-7c5a40f39ec5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">PROGRAM SCHEDULE<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-faq\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-1\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-1\">Week 1<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Thursday, September 17th 5:00pm-6:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Welcome Party<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet fellow Fresh, Fit, and Well participants, your group&#8217;s Personal Trainer, and our Nutrition Team members. <strong>Food will be provided!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-2\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-2\">Week 2<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Week of September 21st<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>1:1 meeting with your Personal Trainer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-3\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-3\">Week 3<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Week of September 28st<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Small Group Training Session 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-4\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-4\">Week 4<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Week of October 5th<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Small Group Training Session 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-5\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-5\">Week 5<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Week of October 12th<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>1:1 meeting with the Nutrition Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <br>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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-6\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-6\">Week 6<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Week of October 19th<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Small Group Training Session 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-7\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-7\">Week 7<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-7\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Week of October 26th<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Small Group Training Session 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingweek-8\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableweek-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-8\">Week 8<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableweek-8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingweek-8\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Thursday, November 5th (5:00pm-6:30pm)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Wrap up Cooking Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">PROGRAM SEGMENTS<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-faq\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingfitness\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablefitness\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablefitness\">Fitness<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablefitness\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfitness\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Training Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Designed for all levels and abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete small group workouts led by Certified Personal Trainers and Fitness Specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Times scheduled based on your availability (schedules collected following registration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No sessions the week of Fall Break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingnutrition\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablenutrition\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablenutrition\">Nutrition<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablenutrition\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingnutrition\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Nutrition Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Meet 1:1 with a member of the Nutrition Team (MTSU Nutrition &amp; Food Science students) for education and guidance on nutrition basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For questions beyond their scope of practice and specific health needs, they will connect you with the free Registered Dietitian on campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingwellness\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablewellness\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablewellness\">Wellness<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablewellness\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingwellness\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>8 Dimensions of Wellness &amp; Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Learn about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/eimwhatiswellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">8 dimensions of wellness<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;&amp; wellness programming happening on Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive information for wellness&nbsp;resources on- and off-campus related to each dimension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingsocial-conntection\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablesocial-conntection\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablesocial-conntection\">Social Conntection<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablesocial-conntection\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingsocial-conntection\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Small Group Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Groups will be 4-6 people (you can request to be in a group with friends!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete workouts in small groups with the trainer, then plan additional times to meet for workouts with your group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">CONTACT<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">If you have any questions about the program or issues with registration, please email <a href=\"mailto:fitness@mtsu.edu\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">fitness@mtsu.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABOUT Fresh to MTSU and&nbsp;interested in fitness, nutrition, and wellness? Open to all Freshman\/First-Year students, this 8-week program&nbsp;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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":174,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1554","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/174"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1554"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3033,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1554\/revisions\/3033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}