The 17 sororities in Auburn's Panhellenic council will be participating in the Pump Up Your Heart competition during the month of February, according to Paige Serzen, junior in public relations and Panhellenic health and wellness director.
"[Pump Up Your Heart] began in correlation with the month of February because it's American Heart Health month, which raises awareness for cardiovascular disease," Serzen said. "We just thought it would be a great way to promote health among Panhellenic women."
Lauren Cleveland, junior in accounting and Panhellenic president, said there will be friendly competition.
"[Sorority members] will be taking group exercise classes at the [recreation center] and it's a fun competition where they can promote healthy exercise while competing for prizes," Cleveland said.
Serzen said each time a person from a sorority goes to a group fitness class she is adding a point to her sorority's overall points. At the end of the week, the points are tallied to determine who attended the most classes.
Anna Coffman, junior in sociology and Panhellenic administrative vice president said first place gets 60 points, second gets 30, and third gets 15 points.
"The first place will also get a rock climbing wall party and an April party," Coffman said.
Coffman said the competition started two years ago and it happens annually in February.
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