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A student uses an ICONx rack to exercise in a newly-renovated weight room on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Johnson Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Racking it up: UK’s Johnson Center introduces new workout equipment

Courtney Suber, Reporter February 2, 2023

In fall 2022, UK’s Johnson Center recreation facility went through a series of upgrades, including the transformation of the racquetball court to an open floor plan and the addition of new equipment. Every...

Students attend a morning cycling class at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Alumni Gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

At Alumni Gym, students are up and moving before the sun

Emily Girard, Features Editor December 2, 2022

Most days, the first items listed on UK’s daily Event Calendar website are early morning workouts at Alumni Gym and the Johnson Center. These workouts are varied, with the fitness centers offering sunrise...

Splash Bash provided a number of activities for students at the Lancaster Aquatic Center.

Splash Bash had students defying seasonal cold

Natalie Harrington February 16, 2019

Pool parties aren’t just for the summer. Even as temperatures dropped into the low 30s with the threat of snow, UK students were diving into the indoor water activities of Splash Bash at the Lancaster...

University of Kentucky students have access to different types of workout equipment housed in the Johnson Center on campus. Photo by Emily Wuetcher | Staff File Photo

A beginner’s guide to navigating UK’s gyms

Kelly Benzenhoefer January 30, 2019

By this time, most new year's resolutioners have abandoned their goal of going to the gym. Contrarily, there are others who are just beginning to make their way into the gym as the crowds thin out. Even...

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Quick tips to stay fit while busy with work and class

Sarah Halsey January 10, 2019

Spring semester is here already, and many students are trying it get in shape as their New Year’s Resolution. Use this new semester and year as a fresh start.Getting in shape can be difficult with a...

Courtney Henson, a participant of the Fall Fitness Challenge, does a workout at the Alumni Gym on Oct. 8, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Anne Bennett | Staff

Fitness challenge gives students more incentives to live healthy lives

Anne Bennett October 16, 2018

Fall semester brings another annual fitness challenge to UK campus recreation.Every fall and spring semester, a fitness challenge is announced where participants must complete 40 workouts to be awarded...

Students work out at the Alumni Gym Fitness Center on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Edward Justice | Staff

Alumni Gym is a ‘new favorite’ for active students

Jillian Lowe October 5, 2018

Though the Gatton Student Center has won over many students, staff and alumni, the Alumni Gym seems to have many students' hearts.One UK student, Kate McCaughey, is an Alumni Gym regular.“The Alumni...

Alumni Gym opened to the public on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads

‘So excited’ for UK’s new Alumni Gym? Here’s what you need to know.

Jacob Eads July 18, 2018

The once familiar clinks and clangs of weights have found their way back to north campus.The long-awaited Alumni Gym Fitness Center officially opened Wednesday, inviting the UK community to a facility...

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Yoga is the answer to your finals week stress

Belle Kendrick April 23, 2018

Need both a mental and physical break from school to destress before finals week? If so, yoga is the exercise for you. With benefits to both your mental and physical health, yoga will be the perfect remedy...

Quinoa, a grain that is non-GMO and gluten free, is a lowcarb option at approximately 220 calories per serving with only 40 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fat.

Reduce your daily carb intake with quinoa

Belle Kendrick February 23, 2018

Who doesn’t crave carbs all day every day? We all know bread isn’t the best food for you to consume, but one remarkable way to replace the regular loaf of bread in your diet is to add quinoa.Quinoa...

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Workout anywhere, anytime with TRX

Belle Kendrick February 9, 2018

It’s time to quit shying away from the hanging cords in your gym and pick up the marvel of TRX training. TRX is an innovative workout that focuses fully on resistance to expand your workout to the best...

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Bodyfit will help you reach your individualized workout goals

Belle Kendrick February 8, 2018

The boxing phenomenon continues, and Bodyfit is adding more fuel to the fire. Bodyfit workouts help you add every exercise component to your daily workouts and enhance your exercise abilities.Bodyfit provides...

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