Aquatic Events

Water aerobic class in the indoor pool on campus.

 

▼   Water Aerobics Classes

Join us several times each week for an aquatic full-body workout! Free classes are held year-round in our heated pools and are open to all current USA students and SRC members. One-piece swimsuit recommended.

Shallow water aerobics is low-impact; deep water aerobics is non-impact. No choreography. Check the current SouthFit class schedule for days and times. 

▼   Indoor Triathlon

Join us for an indoor triathlon consisting of running, biking and swimming. This event is a perfect opportunity for people who want to "tri" this sport, or for experienced triathletes to mix up their training! The event starts with a 2-mile walk/run on the treadmill, followed by an 8-mile ride on the spin bike, and finishing with a 300-yard swim in our indoor pool.

We will have snacks and water for all participants and prizes for the winners!

Next offered Spring 2024. 

▼   50 and 100 Mile Club

September 18, 2023 - April 24, 2024

Swimming is a full body, non-impact exercise that is suitable for anyone. There are numerous benefits of swimming including reducing stress, improving strength, and supporting heart health. It is also one of the most effective ways to burn calories. A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just half an hour!  

Rules:

  • Sign up online for either the 50 Mile Club or 100 Mile Club.
  • You can only count laps that you swim at the Student Recreation Center.
  • Keep track of your daily laps and enter them into Challenge Runner. The indoor pool is a 25 yard pool. You must swim up and back to complete 1 lap.
  • Please remember this challenge is based on the honor system and was created to encourage everyone involved to swim for better health!
  • Everyone who completes 50 Miles or 100 Miles by the end of the challenge will win a coveted Swim Club T-Shirt and bragging rights!