To help fight the high obesity rates in Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Fitness and Recreation in Norman has started a new fitness program.

Fitness and Recreation has implemented F45 Training, which is a group-training program that “Centers on functional training and developing the muscle groups of the body in order to perform better in all aspects of daily life,” according to the Fitness and Recreation website.

Oklahoma has the third highest obesity rate in the country, and the current obesity rate among adults is 36.5 percent, according to the State of Obesity website.

F45 Training works to combat this issue with 45-minute workouts that are different every day to keep people motivated and increase their overall fitness, according to the F45 Training website.

“Having my bachelor’s and master’s degree in health and sports sciences, I feel really good about being able to stand by this program 100 percent,” said Malinda Williams, Fitness and Recreation assistant director. “It’s very efficient, and that efficiency can really help because, for many people, time is a factor that makes it difficult for them to get started on their weight loss journey.”

Those who already have a Fitness and Recreation FIT Pass can pay a fee of $25 plus tax to add the F45 classes, and those who do not have a FIT Pass can pay $38.35 plus tax, according to the Fitness and Recreation website.

Williams said the classes take place Monday through Friday and Sunday. However, classes will also be offered on Saturday during the spring semester and will be offered every semester in the future.