The Wellness Program offers:
- physical fitness assessments
- individualized exercise prescription
- body fat analysis
- blood lipid profiles
- various exercise classes
- wellness seminars and lectures
- cardiovascular and Cybex lifting equipment at Tress Hall Weight Room
- and much more...
Additional Services:
Personal Training
The Wellness Program offers new members one free personal training session. A personal trainer will help you design an exercise program based on your individual goals. You will also learn the proper use of the cardiovascular and weight training equipment and everything else you need to get started on an exercise program!
Free personal training sessions are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30am - 8:00am in the Trees Hall Weight Room. These sessions are by appointment only.
As a member of the Wellness program, you have the opportunity to hire a personal trainer at discounted rates! Call Donna at (412) 648-8251 to schedule a personal trainer who will help you meet your goals at your convenience! A one hour session is only $30, or buy a package of 10 sessions for $250. Appointment times are flexible.
Nutritional Counseling
The Wellness Program offers members one free nutritional counseling session with our nutritionist. After completing a two-day dietary recall, an appointment will be scheduled with you. The first nutritional counseling session is included as part of the Wellness membership. Additional counseling sessions are $30.00 each.
Underwater Weighing
Underwater Weighing is available for a more accurate assessment of body composition. The underwater weighing sessions costs $50.00 and may be scheduled through Donna Farrell.
Locker, Towels, and Exercise Clothing
Lockers for Trees Hall should be rented through Dianne Drish (3027 Peterson Center, 412-648-8279) and cost $40.00 per school term. Transient lockers are available for use on a daily basis. Bring your own lock.
Co-directors of the Wellness Program:
- Robert J. Robertson, PhD
- Fredrick L. Goss, PhD
Contact Information
Center for Exercise & Health Fitness Research
A-149B Trees Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
TEL: (412) 648-8251
FAX: (412) 648-7092
