The Rec Room

Welcome Aspen and Baily, the original founders and hosts of the podcast, back to The Rec Room for a reunion episode! We chat about life post-graduation for Aspen, including the biggest challenges and exciting new opportunities. And we also say goodbye to Hayden for his last podcast episode before graduating.

Figuring out what workouts to do can be time-consuming and confusing. We're here to help you out! Listen as we sit down with Nate, our Fitness Coordinator, as we chat about the best ways to tailor a workout for your needs and goals. 

Drumroll, please .... let us introduce our new Campus Rec director, Spencer! Sit down with us to dish on our favorite things about Utah State, his first impressions, aspirations for the department & more. 

Listen as we sit down with the Outdoor Programs and Climbing Wall Coordinator, Ashley! She dishes on some of her favorite climbing stories, aspirations for the ARC, climbing tips, and much more. 

Winter on campus can feel long and draining, but Campus Recreation can help. In this episode, we explore how fitness, intramurals, and wellness programs support mental health, boost energy, and build connection during the colder months. Learn simple ways campus rec helps students beat the winter blues and stay engaged all season long.

Ever wonder how student staff juggle homework, shifts, and a social life? In this episode, we’re walking through a real day in the life of being a student employee with special guest Lauren Rhodes. From early morning classes to late night shifts, hear honest stories, favorite moments, and a few surprises that come with working at Campus Rec. 

Want to get outside more but don’t know where to start? We sit down with Cooper from Outdoor Programs to break down easy hobbies to get into, gear you might need, and some fun stories of his own!

We tried new things at Campus Rec. Come with us as we look back at the experiences! From learning how to dive to dancing at Step It, we're here to let everyone know that trying new things can be fun and easy. 

Starting your fitness journey doesn't have to be intimidating or scary - and this episode proves just that! Hayden, a spin instructor, and Sarah, an ab attack instructor and personal trainer, sit down with us to talk about all things fitness. We dive into group fitness classes, the stigma around working out, their personal journeys, and advice they'd give other students. Fair warning for headphone listeners, this episode features a lot (and we mean a lot) of laughing. 

Ever wonder what goes into a club sport team and what it entails? Buckle up, because this week we sit down with members of the club baseball team here at Utah State. They talk about how they got involved, some of their best memories, what being part of a club team means to them, and more! Plus, we bring back replay radar - where you can decide whose side you're on.