RecWell at the Mueller Center

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Students in the Mueller Center gathering around a table

Located in the heart of Rensselaer’s campus, the Mueller Center is the hub of personal fitness, recreation, and wellness. The 20,000-square-foot center is funded and operated by the Rensselaer Union.

RecWell

Incorporating clinical and holistic activities into your daily routine will address your physical and mental health needs. Get started by learning about the programs and activities we offer.

Programs and activities were developed using the eight pillars of wellness as a guide.

Fitness

Fitness Programs

  • Boxing
  • Pilates
  • HIIT
  • Pi-Yo
  • Vinyasa Yoga
  • Zumba

Cardio Room

  • Treadmills
  • Peloton Bikes
  • Elliptical Machines
  • Step Machines
  • Rowing Machines
  • Circuit Training Equipment

Weight Room

  • Weightlifting Racks & Platforms
  • Free-Standing Benches
  • Dumbbells
  • TRX Stations
  • Cable Column Stations
  • Stretching Areas

Multipurpose Rooms

Three Multipurpose Rooms are available to reserve for fitness, clubs, dance, martial arts, and group activities.

Fitness programs and equipment are open to students, staff, and faculty. Fitness classes may require a small fee.

Designed specifically for female students, faculty, and staff to learn the fundamentals of strength training and nutrition in an inclusive, safe space.

Led by Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kaitlin Veigl, you will learn a variety of weightlifting exercises using proper form through a 90-minute demonstration.

The second portion of the program focuses on 30 minutes of nutrition education. Registered Dietitian, Kim Mayer, RDN discusses how to keep your body hydrated before and after a workout. She also provides sample meals to maintain a well-balanced diet.

Rensselaer Dining provides free nutritious snacks during this program.

Club Sports

  • ACHA Hockey (M)
  • Archery
  • Badminton
  • Ballroom Dance
  • Baseball
  • Basketball (M&W)
  • Bhangra
  • Cheerleading
  • Crew
  • Curling
  • Cycling
  • Dance Team
  • Disc Golf
  • Equestrian
  • ESports
  • Fencing
  • Figure Skating
  • Lacrosse (M)
  • Pickleball
  • Quadball
  • Racquetball
  • Rifle
  • Rounak
  • Rudras
  • Rugby (M&W)
  • Running
  • Ski Team
  • Soccer (M&W)
  • Spikeball
  • Sport Tae Kwon Do
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling

Visit IMLeagues.com/rpi for more information and registration deadlines.

  • 8th Wonder
  • Boxing
  • Capoeira
  • Dance Club
  • Dance Dance Revolution
  • Fishing
  • Isshinryu Karate
  • Judo
  • Juggling
  • Kendo
  • Kung Fu
  • Rensselaer Outing Club
  • RPOP
  • Ski and Snowboard
  • Swim Club
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Weight Lifting

Visit IMLeagues.com/rpi for more information and registration deadlines.

Intramural Sports

  • Dodgeball
  • Flag Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Indoor & Outdoor Soccer
  • Kickball
  • Table Tennis
  • 3v3 Basketball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Walleyball

  • Billiards
  • Disc Golf
  • Field Hockey
  • 5v5 Basketball
  • Floor Hockey
  • Ice Hockey
  • Indoor & Outdoor Soccer
  • Racquetball
  • Spikeball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Walleyball

Specific sports based on areas of interest.

Enrichment

This signature enrichment program brings our diverse student community together to discuss current topics affecting campus life. Members also volunteer on campus and in the community.

Activities are designed to give students the opportunity to explore new things and develop interests outside of the classroom. 

Examples include: 

  • Sewing
  • Painting
  • Knitting
  • Drawing

Contact Us

Steven Allard
Director, Mueller Center
E: allars@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-2874

Emma Atkinson
Assistant Director, Wellness & Marketing
E: atkine2@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-xxxx

Lauren Arnoff
Associate Director, Wellness & Marketing
E: manerl@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-xxxx

James Bradbury
Associate Director, Outdoor Programs & Leadership
E: bradbj@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-xxxx

Jennifer Lucero-Wehner
Associate Director, Campus Recreation & Operations
E: wehnej@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-6556

Albertha Sutton
Assistant Director, Fitness & Community Outreach
E: suttoa@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-2874

Catherine Townsend
Assistant Athletic Trainer
E: neylac@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-xxxx

Kaitlin Veigl
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
E: veiglk2@rpi.edu
P: 518-276-xxxx

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