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RecSports mourns the loss of two Notre Dame students
RecSports mourns the losses of Valeria Espinel and Olivia Laura Rojas. The entire Notre Dame community grieves their loss, and our prayers are with their families and loved ones. We encourage the Notre Dame community to utilize the many campus resources offering support during this difficult time.
North Dome closed; University Testing Center to utilize space
The North Dome is closed as of September 29 until further notice due to the University Testing Center moving into the North Dome at the Joyce Center. Click here for more info on RecSports’ reopening plan.
Gain access to Wellbeats on-demand fitness classes for free through December 31
RecSports has partnered with Wellbeats to gain access to the same on-demand fitness classes that we offer in our Private Fitness Studios in the Smith Center for Recreational Sports. Unlimited streaming access to Wellbeats on-demand fitness is available now through December 31!
Five tips for a highly effective and efficient workout
As the beginning of the semester draws near and our schedules are getting busier, it’s important to make your time spent exercising effective and efficient. Here are five tips to help you pick exercises to help you get the most bang for your buck when working out:
Training for Results
Exercise can be fun, provide motivation, and a sense of community, but many choose to exercise with the primary purpose of seeing improvements in, or maintaining current levels of, fitness and health.
Strategies for overcoming barriers to exercise
Time and time again we hear about the many benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. For some of us, it may also seem like time and time again, we run into a barrier that keeps us from maintaining a consistent routine or even getting started with exercise in the first place. However, by identifying barriers in advance, we can develop strategies to overcome them and keep moving!
Soreness and exercise
Something everyone has experienced when it comes to exercise is muscle soreness. Although it is often a by-product of exercise, it’s not desirable since it inhibits movement, decreases range of motion, and indicates inflammation in the body while it persists.
RecSports is here for you
To our Notre Dame family, those at various intersections of identity, historically underrepresented people of color and other marginalized identities, and to the Black members of our family who are angry, do not feel safe, and are wanting change: we see you, we are here for you, and we will do our part to help you.
Staying motivated and accountable is key to success
Setting a goal that you really want to achieve is a great start, but we need to be able to continue working at that goal if we want to achieve it.
How to set goals for exercising
Goal setting and proper goal planning are two of the best tools to help you stay motivated during and after quarantine. Pick a goal that matters to you - make sure it’s something that you want to do and learn about what benefits it provides to your daily life.
How to stay safe while exercising in the heat
It's summertime and this means increased temperatures! It's important to stay safe while exercising in the heat.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Congratulations to the Notre Dame Class of 2020! Although this isn’t the way we envisioned the year ending, we are still Notre Dame, even when far apart. We will especially miss staff who have graduated and are now officially Notre Dame alumni!
Congrats to our 2019 – 2020 Kelly & O'Leary Cup winners
The competition this year was the closest we had seen in the past four years. We are pleased to announce our Interhall Champions for the 2019 – 2020 school year.
Stay active in your time away from campus
If you have a body, you have a gym! It is important during this challenging time to maintain or even get active! Please be sure to adhere to your local government’s regulations at this time as well. Our tips are based on the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations for US adults.
Bengal Bouts teaches the value of hard work and dedication
Bengal Bouts has taught me the value of hard work and dedication – the lessons have been brutal at times, but the process has been the most fulfilling journey I know.
Semester registration fitness classes & F.A.S.T. Classes 50% off
Didn't get a chance to try out your favorite Semester Registration Group Fitness Class or F.A.S.T. Class this semester? It's not too late! As of March 6, Semester Registration Group Fitness Classes & F.A.S.T. Classes are 50% off.
Congrats to our 2019 Football Championship Winners!
It was a beautiful day to crown 7 champions in Notre Dame Stadium. Congratulations to all!
It's not too late - work with RecSports this Fall!
Looking for employment for the Fall? Good news - it's not too late to work with RecSports! RecSports has openings for a variety of positions including Climbing & Bouldering Wall Attendants, Fitness Attendants, and Lifeguards. Click here for more info and to apply!
RecSports facilities switch over to summer hours
Summer 2019 hours have begun for the season! Click here to take a look at the facility schedules.
RecSports gives back during the holiday season
RecSports staff members took time to give back at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana on Friday, December 14. From stocking the shelves with pastries and bread in the Food Pantry, to bagging meals for the local community, each of the staff members played a role in giving back.
Family Skate scheduled for December 19
RecSports is excited to announce that we're back for another year of Family Skate! Join us on December 19 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of skating and a visit with Santa Claus! Click here for more info and to register.
New look to register for your favorite RecSports programs
RecRegister now has a new and improved look and functionality! Be sure to click here to check it out!
RecSports offers variety of programming
No matter what you're interested in, RecSports has a variety of offerings for Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff! Click here to view a PDF of a glimpse of important dates for the Fall semester!
Fun facts about cycling from one of our staff members
Smith Center Facility Easter Break Hours March 29 - April 1
Due to Easter Break, the Smith Center Facility Hours have been adjusted between Thursday, March 29 - Sunday, April 1.
Select Group Fitness & F.A.S.T. Classes now 50% off!
Wishing you would have signed up for a Group Fitness or F.A.S.T. Class earlier this semester? Select classes are now 50% off!
Smith Center basketball courts closed for scheduled maintenance
Due to a special event within the Duncan Student Center, the Smith Center Basketball Courts will be closed March 25 from Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Keenan/Keough Halls take home Men's Interhall Ice Hockey Championships
CONGRATULATIONS to Keenan & Keough Halls for winning our Interhall Men's Ice Hockey Championships!
Bengal Bout Preliminaries 2018
2018 marks the 88th year of the University Boxing Championships – the Bengal Bouts – at Notre Dame. Around 200 young gentlemen who make up our boxing club will face off with their teammates and friends at the Purcell Pavilion (Joyce Center) for a piece of Bengal Bout History.