Strength Training

Exercise is Medicine Research: Introduction to Olympic-style Weightlifting

Olympic-style weightlifting (also called just “weightlifting”) is a dynamic power sport and training program that comprises two lifts—the snatch and the clean & jerk—along with their accessory strength-based movements, such as the squat and the deadlift. While the sport of weightlifting features elite-level weightlifters competing against each other, weightlifting as a training method can benefit a broad range of people because of its customizability to different body types and physical abilities, its safety, and its high transferability to activities of everyday life. Join the Exercise is Medicine Research: Introduction to Olympic-style Weightlifting class to learn the basics of weightlifting, including training exercises and principles, safety practices, equipment, and more. Open to all levels, beginners especially. Get ready to learn and to lift!

Note: RecWell expects this class to be restricted to research study participants, pending IRB approval. An updated description, including study eligibility for interested participants, will be provided as soon as this study has been approved.

*Participants-UC Berkeley students must be at least 17 years old to enroll in this program.

*Participants-non-UC Berkeley students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program.

Dates	Days and Times	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Action
9/2/25 – 10/11/25	Tue & Thu: 4pm – 5 pm; Sat: Drop-in from 9:30am – 11:30am	$150	N/A*	REGISTER
9/2/25 – 10/11/25	Tue & Thu: 5pm – 6pm; Sat: Drop-in from 9:30am – 11:30am	$150	N/A*	REGISTER

*Members-only class.

Location: RSF Court 14 with Brian Wylie

Capacity: 8 (minimum 6)

Strength Training 50+ (6 weeks)

Increase your strength and fitness level by learning how to use free weights and weight-lifting machines correctly in a safe and welcoming environment. Strength training prevents osteoporosis and other conditions that limit mobility so you can spend time being active with your loved ones.

*Participants-UC Berkeley students must be at least 17 years old to enroll in this program.

*Participants-non-UC Berkeley students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program.

Dates	Days	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Times	Action
Session 1: 9/2/25 – 10/9/25	Tue & Thu	$240	$260	8:00am – 9:30am	REGISTER
Session 2: 10/14/25 – 11/20/25	Tue & Thu	$240	$260	8:00am – 9:30am	REGISTER

Location: Memorial Stadium Fitness Center with Jesse

Capacity: 12 (minimum 6)

Barbell Basics (6 weeks)

Barbell Basics will teach the foundational movements of the squat, deadlift, overhead press and bench press, so that you can enter a weight room and feel confident that you have the skills to be successful. In addition, you will learn other accessory movements to complement your training and reduce injury.

*Participants-UC Berkeley students must be at least 17 years old to enroll in this program.

*Participants-non-UC Berkeley students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program.

Dates	Days	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Times	Action
9/8/25 – 10/15/25	Mon & Wed	$240	$280	4:00pm – 5:00pm	REGISTER

Location: RSF Court 14 with Tim

Capacity: 8 (minimum 6)