Campus life can get busy, but students have more than one way to unwind outside the classroom. Group fitness classes offered through campus recreation give students, faculty and staff the chance to step away from coursework and daily responsibilities while focusing on movement and wellness. Classes include options like F45, Bear Cycle and yoga, with sessions offered throughout the week.

Balloons popped, coins dropped and students stopped as the Counseling Center and a variety of other organizations created campus connections for Mental Health Awareness Day.

The FitPass might feel like just another Baylor money-grab, but behind the price tag are student instructors who give their time, energy and passion to keep campus active.

Baylor FitWell launched the Punch Pass on Sept. 9 as a way to draw more students into being active through fitness classes.

After two air conditioning leaks in Russell Gymnasium that caused flood damage to equipment and the facility space, Baylor’s Fencing Club is having difficulties functioning and retaining member participation.

Outdoor Adventure is gearing up for this year’s spring break trips, in which students can travel to national parks and lace up their boots for hiking, rock climbing, canoeing and mountain biking excursions. Cody Schrank, associate director of Outdoor Adventure, said while the Utah trips filled up within the first 15 minutes, there are still spots available for those interested in going to Arkansas. As Steve Irwin would say, “Share my wildlife with me,” and you too, can share in the beauty of the outdoors.

Baylor’s campus recreation program, Outdoor Adventure, offers a variety of getaway trips for students during the fall semester. Outdoor activities featured on these trips include kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and more.

For students looking to find adventure in Waco, Baylor’s outdoor adventure and facilities department offers new mountain biking clinics and weekly trail rides for those of all riding levels.

With Baylor students settling in during the first week of class, some might be wondering what to get involved in. Intramural sports present a ripe opportunity for anyone who feels like there isn’t much going on.