Fitness and Nutrition
Fitness and Recreation
Fitness Goals
Exercising and Dealing with Stress in Medical School
Working Out and Staying Fit in Medical School
UIWSOM Fitness Facilities
Exercise equipment is available in the UIWSOM Fitness Center, located in Building 2. Building 3 houses a Yoga Studio on the mezzanine level, and an outdoor Sports Court for racquet sports and basketball is available between Buildings 2 and 3. All spaces are open to UIW personnel and their guests during Brooks Campus open hours. All guests must complete a waiver of liability form each year for use of SOM fitness facilities and must check-in with SOM Security upon arrival to campus (accompanied by a SOM Student or Employee).
Additional Usage Rules for each of these spaces can be found here:
Other Fitness Facilities
- The Greenline at Brooks
Events Calendar | Directions to The Greenline at Brooks - Gold's Gym
Gold's Gym Schedule | Directions to Gold's Gym - Planet Fitness
$10 a month membership | Directions to Planet Fitness - Harvey E. Najim YMCA
Group Ex Schedule | Directions to Harvey E. Najim YMCA - UIW Richard & Janet Cervera Wellness Center
Wellness Center Schedule | Directions to Wellness Center
*FREE w/ UIW Student ID - UIW Ann Barshop Natatorium
Natatorium Schedule | Directions to Natatorium
*FREE w/ UIW Student ID
- How to Build Your Own Workout Routine
- Workout Routine Database
- 30 Free Workout Plans
- City of San Antonio Fitness in the Park
- San Antonio Parks and Recreation
- Annual YMCA Siclovia Event
Disclaimer: The information on this page is not an official recommendation. These are only resources.
Our Brooks Community has a lot for you to enjoy.
- The Greenline
- One mile of illuminated hike and bike trails and 1.5 miles of jogging trails
- Sidewalks ranging from 6-feet to 12-feet wide
- Fitness stations
- Play structure
- Food truck court and 23 picnic tables
- One large and three small pavilions
- Two restroom buildings
- Ping pong and foosball tables, outdoor chess and gaga pit
- Wi-Fi
- Public art
- Five terracing ponds
- Six plazas and a great lawn
- Hangar 9
- Event rental space
- Embassy Suites
- Multiple event rental spaces
- 1917 local bar and restaurant
- Pure Sol Spa and salt cave
- SWell Cycle
- Brooks City Running
Brooks Recreation Videos
Nutrition
Healthy Habits for the New Year
Healthy Spring Recipes
Breakfast Recipes
- Nut Butter, Banana and Chia Seed Toast
- Berry Breakfast Parfait
- Berry and Yogurt Smoothie
- Avocado Toast with Egg
- Egg Breakfast Muffins
- Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Apple Bites
- Spinach and Cheddar Microwave Quiche
- Vegan Breakfast Burritos
Lunch Recipes
- Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
- Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls
- DIY Starbucks Bistro Box
- Lo Mein (with protein of choice)
- Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels
- Vegan Avocado Salad Sandwich
Dinner Recipes
- Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken & Veggies
- Antipasti Penne Bowl
- Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole
- Bacon and Broccoli Rice Bowl
- Salmon w/ Brown Sugar Glaze
- Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes
- Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili
- Egg Roll Noodle Bowls
- Vegan Mujaddara
Snack Recipes
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bites
- Homemade Applesauce
- No-Bake Granola Bites
- Avocado Tomato Melt
- Citrus Fruit Salad
- Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
- Cowboy Salsa and Chips
Disclaimer: The information on this page is not an official recommendation. These are only resources.