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The mission of the WIRC is to enhance the health and wellness of adults living in Hampton Roads through education, community wellness programs, fitness assessments, and research.
The WIRC is located in the Student Recreation Center Room 1006 and is outfitted with a variety of exercise equipment including treadmills, Concept II rowers, elliptical machines (standing and seated), stationary bikes, Cybex strength training machines, free weights, and other fitness equipment.
Exercise programs are available M-F for our members, and a Graduate Assistant is on staff to assist them with achieving their health and fitness goals. These programs also offer opportunities for students to receive practical experience complementary to their coursework.
In The News
Laughter filled the Old Dominion University Wellness Institute and Research Center (WIRC) as students led their service-learning fitness class one recent morning, guiding older adults through movement with a mix of care, confidence and a little bit of improvisation.
A sea of red will take over campus from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 as Monarchs rally for heart health during Old Dominion University’s annual "Moving Monarchs for Healthy Hearts" event.
Research by Leryn Reynolds, Ph.D., at Old Dominion University, supported by a $154,000 American Heart Association grant, reveals that inactivity as brief as three to five days can negatively impact blood vessel function and blood glucose levels, underscoring the importance of daily physical activity to maintain cardiometabolic health.
Dr. Leryn Reynolds was honored at the Hampton Roads Go Red for Women Luncheon on February 14, 2025, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The luncheon highlighted the importance of heart health and celebrated leaders who make an impact in their communities.
As we find ourselves a month into the new year, it's not uncommon to reflect on the resolutions we set just weeks ago. For many, a common commitment revolves around health and wellness. Many individuals make wellness-related New Year's resolutions, only to encounter challenges in maintaining these commitments.
: Staying as strong as they can for as long as they can. Retired Norfolk couple Jeanne Walters and Jay Gill hit the gym three times a week to participate in T.E.M.P.O., ODU’s personalized fitness program for those with chronic conditions.
WIRC Director
Associate Professor
Dr. Leryn Reynolds graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois in 2007. Thereafter, she pursued a M.S.…
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