After seeing his friends meet new people, Chase Petit said he decided to make a lifestyle change.
“I did it for myself,” the English junior said. “I was unhealthy and needed to mascot.”
Petit said his nieces, nephews and godchild served as a means of motivation throughout the process.
“I didn’t want them to see me being unhealthy,” Petit said. “I wanted to be alive to see them grow UREC.”
The UREC offers a variety of exercise options including GroupX classes, personal trainers and specialty classes. Though GroupX classes are free to full-time students, specialty classes and personal trainers range in prices.
The cost of hiring a personal trainer varies based on how many sessions are scheduled, said Lacee Breeden, UREC coordinator of Healthy Lifestyles. The sessions are priced as follows: • Two sessions – $60 • Four sessions – $100 • Six sessions – $135 • 10 sessions – $210 • 20 sessions – $400 
With a personal trainer, students get more one-on-one attention. Participants receive a better workout because the trainer is allowed to focus on form, and Mills said she tailors exercise programs to fit her clients’ needs and goals.
Mills said she was inspired by Petit’s determination.
“I’m always motivated when my clients are determined,” Mills said. “He helped push me to the next