Category: Rec Center

  • Does exercise make you happy? (Spoiler alert: Yes, but it may depend on why you are working out)

    Does exercise make you happy? Spoiler alert: Yes, but it may depend on why you are working out. By: Julia Pangalangan, B.A., ACE Health Coach, CPT How many times have you heard this phrase, “Exercise is for your mind, body, and soul..”? But what does that even mean? Our society places an intense focus on…

  • 101 Years Old and Going Strong

    I don’t know about you, but when I am 101 years old, I want to be doing exactly what Louise Hautau is doing!  Louise has been a member of the Miami Recreation since it opened in 1994 and has participated in morning water fitness classes for decades.  She still visits the Recreation Center two or…

  • Student Staff Spotlight on Sara Foley

    Sara Foley is one of the Group Fitness Student Managers this year at the Rec. Being a Student Manager means some days she teaches fitness classes and other days she works on grassroots marketing through the Group Fitness social media accounts. Preparing to teach a class includes creating the music playlist and planning the different…

  • Student Staff Spotlight on Chloe Wright

    Chloe is a motivated and enthusiastic student manager, who was promoted to her current position just three months after she started working. Her Rec journey started her freshman year and since then, she has made her mark in all areas with her hard-working and positive personality. Sadly though, she will be graduating this upcoming spring,…

  • Pickleball For Fun!  A Highlight of our Pickleball Workshop and Tournament

    Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and Miami University is trying to keep up with the trends.  Miami Recreation and Employee Wellness teamed up this summer to offer a Pickleball Workshop on Monday’s and Friday’s for our faculty, staff, and retirees.  We had an outstanding turnout and we are so…

  • Beginning a New Chapter: A Closing Interview with Gabby Kinnamon

    Gabby Kinnamon has been the Assistant Director of Club Sports here at Miami University Recreation for three years. While at the Rec, she oversaw 55 teams and 1,500 athletes, ranging from their daily operations to facility bookings. Additionally, she was in charge of the Youth Gymnastics Program which consists of recreational classes and training for…

  • 5 Ways To Stay Active Over The Summer in Oxford

    Summer is a unique time on Miami University’s campus, as very few students and faculty members are still here. But if you are one of the ones that has chosen to either take classes or work while living in Oxford, then you know how tough it may be to stay active and healthy. We’ve compiled…

  • Student Staff Spotlight on Meg Rux

    Hometown: Chicago, IL  Majors: International Studies and Strategic Communication Minors: Spanish and International Business Meg Rux, a senior graduating in a few weeks, is one of our most loved group fitness instructors at the Rec. This year, she had the honor of being voted Group Fitness Instructor of the Year by her peers. She is…

  • Student Spotlight on Cody Kenyon

    Cody Kenyon is a Miami University freshman from Toledo, Ohio. He is majoring in Sports Leadership Management and has become a loyal Rec Center patron. Cody strives to show that a disability doesn’t create limitations. His passion, motivation, and desire to help others are admirable and that’s why the Rec marketing staff wanted to learn…

  • Club Sports Weekly Update 04/09-04/015

    Baseball: Lost to Ohio State Men’s Ultimate: Came in 6th place in Sectionals Miami Skating: Finished 4th at Intercollegiate Nationals Rowing: Home regatta at Hueston Woods. Hosted 8 teams. Broomball: Finished 3rd at Nationals after losing in the semifinals Quidditch: Attended Quidich National Tournament. Made it to sweet 16. Women’s Volleyball: Won Silver Bracket in…

Latest Posts

Category

Tag