Outdoor Pursuits Day Hike to Radnor Lake!
Join Outdoor Pursuits as we venture out to beautiful Radnor Lake!
Looking to get off campus for a bit? Enjoying this warm winter? Outdoor Pursuits is too, and we can help you out!
Next Saturday, Feb. 11, Outdoor Pursuits will be taking a trip to nearby Radnor Lake Park for an enjoyable day hike on one of the parks scenic running trails. This will be a great FREE opportunity to get outdoors and explore one of the great opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Nashville area.
Radnor Lake Park is a short fifteen minute drive from Belmont’s campus and is very "naturey"! Enjoy the park’s assortment of migratory waterfowls, songbirds, amphibians, reptilians, and whitetail deer.
No experience or equipment (aside from shoes!) is required.
The trip will begin at 10AM. Participants should plan on bringing a lunch to eat on the trail and plenty of water for the 2.5 mile trail. To register, visit the Beaman climbing wall or the Beaman desk and ask for a registration form!
Group Fitness Classes in the Rec Gym on 1/31
Students, faculty, and staff,
We are excited to offer you an opportunity to experience two group fitness classes in the Recreational Gym! Come and join us for 50 minutes of Cardio Sculpt with JoAnna at 5 pm or a one hour Zumba Class with Molly at 6 pm. Make sure to bring all your friends, with a lot of space you do not need to worry about getting a spot. Hope to see you all in the Recreational Gym Tuesday 1/31.
Intramural Wallyball
Last year, 88% of the participants said they were able to meet new people through Intramurals. Come join the Belmont community and play Intramural Wallyball! Rosters are due on imleagues.com by Friday, February 3rd, 2012. The Information Meeting will be Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 6:00PM. We hope to see everyone there! 
Beaman Trainer I Preparation Course
Do you like to motivate people to accomplish their fitness goals?
Do you love physical activity and believe that it is important?
Do you want to impact lives of others through personal training?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, you have a unique opportunity to work as a personal trainer for the Belmont’s Department of Fitness and Recreation!
Apply today for Beaman Trainer I Prep Course and upon successful completion of the
weekend long training you will become Beaman Trainer.
When: Saturday, January 28th 9am-2pm
Sunday, January 29th 1pm-5pm
Where: 1st day - Fish Bowl Conference Room in the Beaman Center
2nd day - Group Fitness Room in the Beaman Center
What: 1st day - Theoretical knowledge - presentations and discussions
2nd day - Practice assessment - exercises, quizzes
Who can apply: Any Belmont student who is currently enrolled
Pick up application at the Beaman info desk or download it by clicking this link.
All applications must be turned in at the Beaman Info Desk!
Applications are due by Wednesday, January 25th
Intramural Racquetball
Our Intramural Racquetball tournament is in the Spring Semester now! Come out and have a great time with other Belmont Community members and work off some of that mid-semester stress! You must sign up on imleagues.com by Friday, January 27th,2012. The Information Meeting will be on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 6:00PM. We hope to see everyone there!
Intramural Basketball
It is that time of year again and basketball has taken center stage of the sports world! Belmont is no exception to this trend! Intramural Basketball is here! Rosters are due on imleagues.com by midnight on Friday, January 20th, 2012. The Information Meeting is Monday, January 23rd, 2012. Lace up your sneakers and join us on the court!
Intramural Dodge Ball
"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!"
Come be a part of the Belmont Community and put your dodging skills to the test by participating in Intramural Dodge Ball!
The rosters are due on imleagues.com by midnight January 13th, 2012 and the Information Meeting is January 17th, 2012 at 6:00PM. We hope to see you all there!
Jumpstart Personal Training Program
Want to Jumpstart your fitness? Want to learn healthy habits that can last a
lifetime? Want it all for FREE? Apply for the Jumpstart Weight Management
Program today! You will get 4 weeks of personal training (3 sessions per week), nutrition information on how to change your eating habits into healthy habits, and a pre and post-fitness assessment that will show you the changes you’ve made in just 4 WEEKS! The program will begin January 30 and will be completed by February 26. Apply for your spot NOW! Applications can be picked up at the Beaman Student Life Center information desk or download it by clicking
this link - Participant Application Spring 2012. Applications are due by January 13th.
The Jump Start Program is designed for students, faculty and staff who want to get on a consistent exercise routine and learn new ways to become more fit. All training sessions will take place in the Beaman Center Weight Room.
For more information, please contact:
Yuri Panzhin, yuri.panzhin@belmont.edu, 615-460-8059
Molly Thatcher, molly.thatcher@pop.belmont.edu, 615-460-8059
December Graduate Spring Access
The Department of Fitness and Recreation would like to congradulate the December 2011 graduating class by offering them a three month free membership to the Fitness Center in the Beaman. 
As a recent college graduate, you have a lot of things on your mind. The least of which is your access to the Fitness and Recreation areas of the Beaman Center, or acquiring a new gym membership. But many of you are not aware that your access has been deactivated to the Fitness Center. To help the graduating seniors during this transition in their life, the Department of Fitness and Recreation will offer each graduating senior a free membership for the first three months of 2012! This membership expires on March 31st, no matter when you get your paperwork turned in.
Stop by the Beaman Information Desk for more information and to sign up for your free three months at the Beaman!
Spring 2012 Group Fitness Schedule
Want a fun way to get in shape after the break or to maintain
your current fitness level? Come try a group fitness class! The Spring
2012 Group Fitness schedule will begin on Wednesday, January 4th and
continue until Friday, March 2nd.
Check out the Spring 2012 GF Schedule! If you have any questions or want to
know more information about group fitness, contact Yuri Panzhin, Graduate
Assistant for Fitness, at yuri.panzhin@belmont.edu.
We hope to see you in our classes!