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2014 Sport Performance Summer Camp

Maximize your athletic performance this year at our Sport Performance Summer Camp. Offered from June 9th – August 7th, Monday thru Thursday. Contact us for more info. June 9th – August 7th, 2014 Monday – Thursday 11am-12:30pm 1pm –…

New Clinical Coordinator!

The UF Health Fitness and Wellness Center is pleased to announce our new Clinical Coordinator Traye McGehee. Traye has been on staff since 2010, and brings a wealth of experience to enhance our members experience.

Reaching your goals without Performance Enhancing Drugs

The cycling world was rocked on Thursday when Lance Armstrong came clean about his use of performance enhancing drugs during his time on the US Cycling Team. Armstrong was known for his record-breaking seven consecutive Tour de France wins (from 199 to 2005) as well as his fight with testicular…

5 ways to fight holiday weight gain

Cookies, pies, gravy and snack mix are plentiful during the holidays – and let’s face it, they are hard to turn down! Extra snacking during the holiday season, mixed with a busy schedule that might keep some people out of the gym, can lead to unintentional weight gain. It…

The A to Z of Fitness

A: Athletes: UF Health Fitness and Wellness Center is not only for athletes.  The Fitness Center is open to the public and offers a wide variety of programs.  From regular gym memberships to medical fitness to sports performance, UF Health Fitness and Wellness has a program for you.  The fitness center also…

Cycling Jerseys and Shorts For Sale!

UF Health Sports Performance Hincapie cycling jerseys and shorts are for sale now. You can purchase at the UF Health Fitness and Wellness Center or at the UF Health Shands Hospital Gift Stop (north tower.) Shirts are $72 + tax Shorts are $82 + tax Fore more information, please call…

Medical Fitness: A personal story

"In the last 10 months, this weight loss and feeling better has happened to me due to this medical fitness program." Rhea Broyles, RN, MSN

Medical Fitness: A couple’s story

“At first we were intimidated having not done anything like this before. We were a bit reluctant, but once we started coming, we felt completely at ease.They are interested in our well-being. They’ve created a workout customized for us.” Nicholas Cassisi, MD, DDS  For more information about the Medical…

Memberships Open to the Public

“Being a member here has basically helped me maintain my career.” Dave Jones, professional referee For more information about the Medical Fitness program, please call 352.733.0834. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGxOlbFK4uo    …