Exercise/Physical Activity

Website with information about various physical wellness resources through GatorCare: challenges, walking maps, services, etc.

Eligibility: All
Fee: No

Free yoga class for all UF and UF Health employees (with free parking).

Eligibility: Faculty; Staff
Fee: No

Free Zumba classes for all UF and UF Health employees (with free parking).

Eligibility: Faculty; Staff
Fee: No

Free gentle yoga sessions for patients, family, staff, and the Gainesville community.

Eligibility: All
Fee: No

Faculty can participate in a low-cost on-site fitness program ($10/month) through the UF Health Fitness & Wellness Center located on the south medical campus.

Eligibility: Faculty
Fee: $

UF students who pay the Activity & Services fee have access all UF RecSports services and resources (fitness assessment, gyms, group fitness classes, boot camp, recreational facilities). Other students may purchase membership at a reduced rate.

Eligibility: UF Students
Fee: No

Specialized facility set-up to accommodate a variety of sports and recreation options.

Eligibility: UF RecSports Members
Fee: No

Residents & Fellows with GatorCare insurance are eligible for free or reduced-fee UF RecSports Memberships. This provides access all available services and resources (fitness assessment, gyms, group fitness classes, boot camp, recreational facilities).

Eligibility: House staff
Fee: $

Go to and click on “Memberships” OR call 352-273-2436 and ask for “GatorCare Medical Resident membership.”

UF RecSports Memberships can be purchased to access all available services and resources (fitness assessment, gyms, group fitness classes, boot camp, recreational facilities).
 
Some UF Facilities are available to all Gator1 ID card holders to use when the UF Teams are not using them for practice (e.g., pools, tennis courts).

Eligibility: UF Students; House staff; Faculty; Staff
Fee: $

Intramural sports league through UF offering individual and team sign-ups for a number of sports.

Eligibility: UF Students; Spouses/ partners of students
Fee: No

Personal training services offered individually or with a buddy.

Eligibility: UF RecSports Members
Fee: $

Sport Clubs are for those who have a passion for a particular sport or who want to learn a new sport. They are open to any skill level and offer the opportunity to compete with other colleges throughout the state, region and nation.

Eligibility: UF Students; House staff; Faculty; Staff
Fee: No

Ropes course and tower challenges ranging from 1-8 hours to assist with team-building and confidence. Facilitators provide harnesses, helmets, belay devices, and belay instruction to the group members before climbing.

Eligibility: All
Fee: $

Ability for students, faculty, and staff to have access to bikes.

Eligibility: UF Students; Faculty; Staff
Fee: $

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.

Eligibility: All
Fee: No

Group running, e-coaching, 1-on-1.

Eligibility: All
Fee: $
Contact: TeamFloridaTrackClub@gmail.com

G3 is the only public USAT club in Gainesville, Florida. Our mission is to promote the sport of triathlon in Gainesville by learning, training, and racing together in a positive social environment.

Eligibility: All
Fee: $
Contact: ericcastaldo35@gmail.com

Provides Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding communities with an organized avenue to play adult co-recreational soccer.

Eligibility: All
Fee: $
Contact: grslboard@gmail.com

Group running.

Eligibility: All
Fee: $

Schedule a free appointment for: Fitness Assessment, Tour around the Southwest Recreation Center, Weight Room Equipment Orientation, Cardio Room Equipment Orientation, Consultation to RecSports programs and offerings. All appointments are with a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer!

Eligibility: UF Students
Fee: No