The Wellness Program offers:
- physical fitness assessments
- individualized exercise prescription
- body fat analysis
- blood lipid profiles
- various exercise classes
- wellness seminars and lectures
- cardiovascular and Cybex lifting equipment at Tress Hall Weight Room
- and much more...
Basic Services
Physical Fitness Assessments
A graded exercise test in which you will walk (and possibly jog/run) will estimate your level of aerobic fitness. These results will better enable a more appropriate exercise program.
Individualized Exercise Prescriptions
The individualized exercise prescriptions are determined on your level of aerobic fitness as well as your goals whether it is to decrease risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and stress, etc.
Body Fat Analysis
Body composition is a quick procedure to assess the percentages of fat mass and fat-free mass (i.e. muscle, bone, and organs) as well as the distribution of fat mass. Body composition is assessed using waist-to-hip ratio, bioelectrical impedence analysis, and three-site skinfold measurements.
Exercise Classes
There are a number of exercise classes offered for Wellness members. Check out Classes for descriptions of some of these classes and the Schedule for classes currently being offered.
Cardiovascular and Cybex Lifting Equipment
Wellness members have access to the exercise and fitness facilities of Trees Hall and Bellefield Hall. These facilities offer you a number of cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary cycles) as well as Cybex resistance machines and free-weights.
Wellness Seminars and Lectures
There is usually one or two Wellness seminars or lectures throughout each semester. These seminars or lectures are focused on a specific topic we feel is important for the University community or are hot-topics in the media. Don't forget about our annual Wellness Fair!
Additional Services
Personal Training
The Wellness Program offers new members one free personal training session. A personal trainer will help you design an exercise program based on your individual goals. You will also learn the proper use of the cardiovascular and weight training equipment and everything else you need to get started on an exercise program!
Free personal training sessions are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30am - 8:00am in the Trees Hall Weight Room. These sessions are by appointment only.
As a member of the Wellness program, you have the opportunity to hire a personal trainer at discounted rates! Call Donna at (412) 648-8251 to schedule a personal trainer who will help you meet your goals at your convenience! A one hour session is only $30, or buy a package of 10 sessions for $250. Appointment times are flexible.
Nutritional Counseling
The Wellness Program offers members one free nutritional counseling session with our nutritionist. After completing a two-day dietary recall, an appointment will be scheduled with you. The first nutritional counseling session is included as part of the Wellness membership. Additional counseling sessions are $30.00 each.
Hydrostatic Weighing
Hydrostatic or Underwater Weighing is considered the "gold standard" for assessment of body composition and provides a more accurate body composition analysis. The underwater weighing sessions costs $50.00 and may be scheduled through Donna Farrell.
Lockers
Lockers for Trees Hall should be rented as follows:
Men's Locker Room A-119 (Herb Hamlin, 412-648-8223)
Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 1:00pm
Women's Locker Room A-118 (Jennifer Clark, 412-648-8222)
Monday - Thursday 7:30am to 2:30pm
Friday 7:30am to 1:30pm
Monday - Thursday 2:30pm to 4:00pm, please see Donna Farrell in Room A-149B for locker rental.
Cost: $35.00 per term without clothes, $40.00 per term with clothes
Lockers for Bellefield Hall should be rented as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm 3027 Petersen Center(Dianne Drish, 412-648-8279)
Cost: $25.00 per term
We accept checks only, made payable to the University of Pittsburgh.
Transient lockers are available for use on a daily basis. Bring your own lock.
