Yoga Pose Modifications for Flexibility with Dave
Our yogi friend Dave is back with a few helpful modifications to some favorite poses if you are working on your flexibility in your practice. So grab some blocks, or perhaps a textbook or some towels, and try these at home! 1) Easy Seat: Place a block under your sit bones to make space for your […]
Neck and Shoulder Relaxation with Faith
Seeking a little rest and relaxation transitioning out of the long weekend? Try out this series of neck rolls and a seated shoulder set to help relieve stress and tension. You can try these anytime and anywhere, whether that’s at your desk or whenever you need a movement break throughout the day. These exercises are […]
Leg Lifts with Rachael
Happy Monday, Terriers! We’re so excited to open our doors for summer workouts today! If you can’t visit us in-person, FitRec yoga instructor Rachael has you covered. Follow along as she leads you through a series of leg lifts and demonstrates a few variations. You can do this anywhere at home or even outside – […]
Hip Stretches with Dave
Because who doesn’t want to try a few new stretches to kick off summer break, or before graduation weekend?! This series of stretches will open up your hips, which is especially helpful if you’ve been doing more sitting than usual lately. Follow along as FitRec yoga instructor Dave Rogers guides you through.
Dance Up Close: Hip Hop’s History – An Introduction
Curious about the origins and history of hip-hop dance? Check out this playlist for an introduction to hip hop’s history, its beginnings in the Bronx and more. Be sure to watch the videos on House, Breaking, and Pop-Locking to learn more about these styles and their origins. View our current playlist here: Hip Hop’s History: […]
Dolphin Push-Ups with Faith
Dolphin push-ups are a great way to warm up for forearm stands specifically, but they can also help activate your core and lower body… or act as a simple way to take a movement break during finals week! Follow along as Faith, a yoga and barre instructor at FitRec, takes you through the moves step-by […]
2020-2021 FitRec Student Employees of the Year
What an incredible year it has been! Thank you to all of our student employees for your hard work to help bring FitRec back to our community. Thank you for your many hours of service with a smile behind your mask. We know it was far from “normal,” but FitRec made it through this year […]
At-Home Arm Exercises with Rachael
Feel the burn! Today, we bring you a short series of simple arm exercises that will work your small stabilizing muscles. Better yet, you can do these while watching tv or studying – multitasking at its finest! Try these with body weight or grab whatever you may have at home (canned goods work well). This series […]
April 2021 Student Employees of the Month
We are pleased to announce the April 2021 Employees of the Month! If you see these students around campus or on Zoom, be sure to congratulate them! We would like to thank T Anthony’s for their support and sponsorship of our employee recognition program. The winners of this month’s program will receive gift bags, […]
Celebrate Earth Day with FitRec
Happy Earth Day, Terriers! To celebrate, we encourage you to get outside and enjoy our green spaces! From the Esplanade to BU Beach, head to your favorite spot on campus and try out some of our favorite outdoor activities from the past year! Be sure to check out all of the Earth Day activities happening […]