Many fitness programs are offered to Kirkwood credit students and employees throughout the year. Most programs are available at a small cost, and participants must register to reserve a spot. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Combo Circuit Blast

Registration: Closed

Start Date: January 24 (Ab Blast); January 25 (Circuit Blast)
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 a.m.
Location: Recreation Center
Instructor: Brian Fischer

Description: This eight-week, results based course is designed to challenge your mind, body and commitment. Participants can sign up for the Cardio/Ab Blast class held on Tuesdays, or the Circuit Blast class held on Wednesdays and Fridays. A minimum of six participants are needed for this class.

Cost: Free

Just 4 the Health of It

Registration: Online Team Registration

Start Date: January 30

Description: Just For the Health of It is a 13-week program designed to help participants stay interested and involved in a regular exercise program. Choose your own activities and exercise at your own pace and convenience to earn your team more miles! Participants are required to fill out a weekly log to record their fitness activities. Every two weeks a new challenge will be offered as a goal for participants to reach and earn more miles.

More Information: http://www.kirkwood.edu/just4thehealthofit

Team Format: Participants are encouraged to form teams of 2-5 members for the purpose of social support, to enhance the health and wellness of Kirkwood's campus and add a little friendly competition. Prizes will be given to the team with the highest total average miles earned.

Cost: Free

Weight Watchers

Kirkwood Wellness once again hosts an on-site, At-Work Weight Watchers program. An informational meeting will be hosted by a Weight Watchers leader who has successfully lost weight using the program. Ask questions, see what’s happening, learn about the proven Weight Watchers approach, and how you can attend meetings at work and in your community with a monthly pass. Weight Watchers can help you achieve your weight-loss goals, and the At-Work program brings the meetings to you. Students, employees and community members are welcome to join.

If you are unable to attend the meeting and want to learn more about joining the Weight Watchers At-Work series, please e-mail Jill Williams at jill.williams@kirkwood.edu

Open House Informational Meeting
Date: Monday, January 30
Time: 12-12:30 p.m.
Location: Amana Room – Iowa Hall

Boxer's Workout

Registration Open: Click here to register.

Dates: February 17 - March 23 (6 sessions)
Time: Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Johnson Hall - Raquetball Court
Class Limit: 10

Description: The Boxer's Workout program is a non-contact class designed for people with little or no boxing experience by a certified boxing instructor. Instruction includes jump roping, stretching, shadow boxing, bag work, abdominal work, and offensive and defensive drills. It's a cardiovascular, muscle toning and self-defense training workout combined in one class. All fitness levels welcome. No walk-ins allowed.

Participants must provide their own 14 - 16 oz. boxing training gloves, hand wraps and sweat towel. Gloves are needed by the second class. Equipment can be purchased from the instructor for $50.

Instructor: Steve Mudd (398-5540)

Health Screenings

Kirkwood Wellness has again partnered with St. Luke's Workwell Solutions to provide our annual wellness health/blood screening, a program to help support the health and well-being of the Kirkwood community. The screenings are free of charge for full-time employees, part-time benefits-eligible employees, adjunct faculty and retirees. Other part-time employees, spouses or significant others may participate in the screenings at cost. Please click here for prices and information about the screenings.

The Wellness health/blood screenings have been scheduled. Please see the following dates at the noted locations and find a time that works for scheduling your appointment.

Cedar Rapids Campus:
Dates: March 21, 27 and 29
Time: 7-10 a.m.
Location: Iowa Hall - Amana Room
Registration Open: Cedar Rapids Registration Form

Iowa City Campus:
Date: April 3
Time: 7:30-10 a.m.
Location: Main Conference Room
Registration Open: Iowa City Registration Form

Kirkwood Wellness 5K Run/Walk

Registration: Closed

Date: May 5

Description: A 5K run/walk will be offered during the spring semester at the main campus in Cedar Rapids.