Reily Weight Room Equipment Installation (February 12, 2026)

The Reily Center weight room will have new equipment installed on Thursday, February 12. Although the weight room will remain open, access to the weight room and equipment will be limited while we upgrade a large portion of our equipment. Read more details in our email alert. Thank you for your patience, and pardon our progress!

Mardi Gras Adjusted Hours (February 11-17, 2026) updated February 9

The Reily Center and TU Fit will have adjusted hours to accommodate member and staff needs during major Mardi Gras parade days. In addition, there will be no group exercise classes from Saturday, February 14, through Tuesday, February 17. The natatorium will also have adjusted hours during this time. Read our email alert or visit our Hours and Facilities page to view the full list of Mardi Gras parade adjusted hours. Thank you for understanding, and Happy Mardi Gras!

Personal Trainer

Joseph Kepper

Joseph Kepper

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, HIIT, Balance and Stabilization Training, Endurance, Cardio, Nutrition 

Status: Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Joseph is a New Orleans native and a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute. He has a background in sports and coaching. Joseph likes to focus on building consistent habits and quality of life through exercise and nutrition. He believes that an important part of every training program needs to be enjoyable exercises and works with his clients to incorporate their favorites into routines, while also introducing them to new movements. In his off time, Joseph loves to experiment with different exercises and how they apply to everyday movement. No two people are the same, therefore each person deserves personalized workout plans to fit their lifestyles, goals, and experience. He firmly believes that exercise is for everyone! 

Spring 2026 Availability: 

Monday - Thursday: 

  • 7am-2:30pm

" [Joseph's] very friendly and helps me feel comfortable while also pushing me to meet my goals. "

— Isabella Olensky, Alumni

" Joseph is very knowledge about form and correct you to make sure you are doing the exercise properly to ensure the best result. "

— Erin Revere, TU Faculty