GVSU Recreation - Get Involved, Be Active, Live Healthy

FROM THE HEART...

Love yourself. Love others.

February is American Heart Month, and "making heart healthy choices is easier with the support of others." Take care of your own heart by exercising and eating healthy. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your heart muscle, so aim for 150 minutes of activity each week. Take care of others' hearts by being prepared to support in emergency situations. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack is a good first step, and Campus Rec also offers CPR and AED Training to the GVSU community. Join the #OurHearts movement and share how you're heart healthy.

This month, we're also celebrating Love Your Body Week from Feb 18-28 by featuring specific programs and events that promote healthy body image and body awareness. Use #GVLoveYourBody or #NEDAwareness to join the conversation and encourage self-love.

WHAT'S NEW?

Fitness & Wellness

Join us for the Group Exercise Dance Party on Thurs, Feb 21 from 8-10pm in the Rec Center! Come alone or with a friend and dance the night away!
Individualized nutrition counseling services are available to anyone wanting to learn strategies for positively changing their eating habits. Schedule an appt!

Outdoor Adventures

Guess what we're doing?! Snowshoeing the Ravines on Feb 10 (2-4p) and Feb 24 (2-4p)! No experience necessary, and all gear provided. Register online!
The 21st annual Pathfinder Top-Rope Climbing Competition is on Mar 16. Youth, recreational, intermediate, and advanced categories. Register by Mar 15.
Want to become a Climbing Wall Instructor? We got you covered from Mar 29-31. Register for the PCIA course by Mar 23.
Since we had a wait list last semester, here's another opportunity to become certified as a Wilderness First Responder! May 4-8. Register online.

Intramural Sports

Purchase your IM Sports pass and register for kickball or volleyball by Feb 26.
Check out the full Winter IM Sports schedule for other upcoming sports.

Club Sports

UPCOMING EVENTS

TREK100 Challenge

Tues, Jan 1 - Fri, Mar 1
Registration is open until Feb 8 to all students, faculty, and staff.
Earn a t-shirt by completing 100 miles! Mileage is tracked manually through various activities using an online dashboard. Log your indiviudual progress or use the leader board for motivation!
More info at gvsu.edu/rec/newyear

Wellness Fair

Wed, Feb 13 from 11am-2pm
Pew Campus, Building C, DeVos Student Project Area and UClub
Learn about campus wellness resources, and join us for food demos, chair massages, flu shots, and poster presentations.
Registration is encouraged.
More info at gvsu.edu/bewellgv/fair

Love Your Body Week

Mon, Feb 18 - Thurs, Feb 28
One week dedicated to promoting, educating, and providing resources about healthy body image and positive body awareness.
View the complete schedule of events for details about free group ex classes, cooking demonstration, snacks, and a dance party!
#GVLoveYourBody
For more info, visit gvsu.edu/rec/loveyourbody

Grand Finale Glow 5K

Sat, April 13 at 8pm
Registration is open to anyone!
With men's, women's, and all-gender divisions, this glow run includes medals for race winners, refreshments and snacks, giveaways, and t-shirts to all participants who register before Mar 31.
Join us for a silent disco after the race, thanks to the Campus Activities Board.
More info at gvsu.edu/rec/grandfinale5k

1 Campus Drive
D135 Recreation Center
Allendale, MI 49401

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