Personal Training

1. Virtual personal training: Personal training sessions can now happen virtually! RecWell personal trainers can meet with you through video conferencing to take you through workouts.


2. Private personal training studio: Clients can now work out in a private suite within the Eppley Recreation Center. The space is equipped with dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, an exercise bike, and various functional training equipment. This space can be booked in advance by your trainer and is secluded from other patrons.


3. Cleaning: All high touch surfaces within RecWell spaces are disinfected at least every 2 hours. All patrons are given a spray bottle and cleaning rag for additional cleaning.


4. Social distancing and face coverings: Personal trainers will remain 6 feet away whenever possible and wear a face covering at all times. Personal training clients must also wear a face covering at all times.

UMD students, RecWell members and UMD Limited Access Members may purchase personal training and personal training plus sessions.

RecWell Personal Trainers (undergraduate and graduate students) are NCAA-accredited nationally certified trainers who are passionate about helping you achieve your fitness goals.You can expect your trainer to help you define your fitness goals, construct an exercise program to help you achieve them, and help motivate you to stick to your program. 

University Health Center Nutrition Coaches (undergraduate students) are senior dietetic students supervised by the campus Registered Dietitian.  Coaches will work with you to asses your eating patterns, set realistic goals, and help you develop a pattern of eating that will support your goals today and in the future. 

All Personal Training package fees are due at the time of purchase online or in person. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. Payroll deduction is not an option. 

All sessions expire 4 months from the date you are paired with your personal trainer via email. For special circumstances, please contact Kevin Yang (kfyang@umd.edu).

In-person personal training sessions can be held in the Eppley Recreation Center (ERC), Ritchie Coliseum, or the School of Public Health (SPH). Virtual Personal Training is also an option, enabling you to engage in sessions with your trainer from the comfort of your own home through video conferencing. Nutrition coaching sessions will take place virtually via video conferencing.

Each personal training session is one hour, and consists of a warm-up, exercise segment, and cool-down.