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This page is for students, employees, alumni and community members of Mount Royal University to share info and is not intended for external advertising posts, which will be removed. Whether you’re looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, get your sweat on or just blow off some steam, Recreation has something for everyone on campus. Our trained staff, combined with a variety of modern equipment, fa
And the clients think all we do is count to 🔟...
Safe to say our trainers wear a lot of different hats 👒 🎩 🧢
The Daily Rep | Full Body DB-Only Workout 💪
Short on time or can’t grab a barbell? This dumbbell-only circuit is the ultimate game-changer for hitting every major muscle group with minimal equipment.
Grab a set of dumbbells and run through this after you warm up:
• Goblet Squats
• Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs)
• Bench Rows
• Incline Chest Presses
• Bulgarian Split Squats
• Deadbugs
💡Pro tip: Make sure you’re completely warmed up before diving into this lineup! Skipping your warm-up means leaving gains on the table (and risking injury).
Save this for your next quick gym session, and hit that follow button for your healthy dose of fitness tips!
Giddy up, Cougars! 🤠
Wishing everyone a fun and safe second weekend of Stampede! We’ll be here all weekend if you’re looking to take a break from the festivities. 💪
The Daily Rep | Perfect Bench Press Warm-Up 💪
Ready to hit a new PR? If you’re jumping straight under the barbell without prepping your shoulders, you’re missing out on serious power and injury prevention.
Try this 5-step checklist before your next chest session:
1️⃣ Cable internal rotations
2️⃣ Cable external rotations
3️⃣ Cable face pulls
4️⃣ Poliquin lateral raises
5️⃣ Barbell warm-up sets
💡Pro tip: Keep the weight light on the cable work. The goal here is to activate and prime your rotator cuffs, not fatigue them before your working sets!
Save this for your next chest day, and hit that follow button for your healthy dose of fitness tips!
Summer mode: activated ☀️
Our summer facility hours are officially here and will be in effect until the end of August.
⏰ Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
⏰ Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Visit MRUcougars.com for full hours and closure details. See you in the gym, on the courts, or by the pool all summer long!
07/01/2026
July is heating up… and our prices are cooling down 😎
New month, new deal! Get your summer membership for just $50 and enjoy full access to the gym, climbing wall, courts and pool. Long days, late sunsets, and plenty of time to get moving 💪
👉 Stop by the MRU Recreation Customer Service Desk to get started!
🪪 All students must present proof of enrolment or current student status.
06/29/2026
Canada turns another year older on July 1!
To celebrate the big birthday, MRU Recreation will be closed on Wednesday, July 1. We'll reopen Thursday, July 2, with Summer Hours in effect.
Enjoy the festivities, and don't eat too much birthday cake. 🍁🎂
Some of us were never meant to have a poker face 🤷♀️
06/24/2026
Train like an athlete and crush your fitness goals! 🏃♂️💪
Combine Conditioning is an 8-week program that combines strength and endurance stations, including running, rowing, sled pushes, wall balls, and weighted lunges. Each session helps you build stamina, power, and functional fitness while working hard and sweating it out with teammates. Track your progress each week and see the results for yourself.
📝 Are you ready? Register now at mrucougars.com/grouptraining
The Daily Rep | The Perfect Glute Day 🍑
Want to maximize your lower body gains but don’t know how to structure your workout? This 5-step checklist is the ultimate game-changer for building the perfect glute day routine.
💡Pro tip: For the single-leg work, give Bulgarian split squats or step-ups a try to really challenge your stability and target each side evenly!
Save this blueprint for your next leg day, and hit that follow button for your healthy dose of fitness tips!
| Monday | 6am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 11pm |
| Friday | 6am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 8pm |