Move More this Fall!

Small changes can add up to big impacts. Moving more and breaking up bouts of sedentary behavior can improve mental and physical health as well as academic and professional success.

The SPARTANfit Fitness and Wellness program, the Recreational Sports and Fitness Services department and Health4U are teaming up to create environments where movement is supported and celebrated for the whole campus community. We want to help you:   

  • Move More—regularly, and throughout the day.   
  • Move Well, in ways that are comfortable, empowering and motivating to you, regardless of ability.   
  • Move Anywhere, whether you're working and learning from home or on campus. 
  • Keep Moving by exploring physical activity and how it fits into your life year-round!   
  • Move for the Planet, incorporating movement into our daily commutes, while running errands, or for other parts of our lives to make a difference for our minds, bodies, and environment.  

 

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Recurring Offerings

  • IM East Equipment Orientation  
    IM East Multi-Purpose Room, Side A
    Third Wednesday of each month (2/15, 3/15 and 4/19)
    9-10 a.m.

    We know walking into the gym can be intimidating when machines with complex levers and pulleys surround you on the gym floor. Whether you are new to exercise, or ready to switch up your normal routine, you may benefit from our free equipment orientation. You will be given instructions on how to use the fitness equipment safely and effectively and learn about what muscles are being worked with each machine. Our goal is to help you find your perfect pieces of fitness equipment to exercise in a fun, safe and effective way.

    Open to anyone with an active Rec Sports Membership. Registration is required, space is limited. Registration opens 48 hours in advance. Register here. Questions, please email guessbi1@msu.edu.

 

  • EMPOWER Women on Weights
    IM East Gym
    Third Sunday of each month (2/19, 3/19 and 4/23)
    6-7 p.m.

    Are you looking to learn how to properly lift weights or feel more comfortable in the weight room? Open to anyone who identifies as a woman, this class is designed specifically for beginners interested in learning how to properly strength train, eager to learn about free weights and looking to feel more comfortable in the weight room. We'll walk you through a basic total body weight training workout that you can feel comfortable doing again on your own.   

    Open to anyone with an active Rec Sports Membership. Registration is required, space is limited. Registration opens 48 hours in advance. Register here. Questions, please email guessbi1@msu.edu.

 

  • Find Your FIT- 3 Week Fitness Program
    IM East
    • Session I - Sundays at 10am – January 15, 22, 29 
    • Session II - Sundays at 10am - February 12,19, 26 
    • Session III - Sundays at 10am – March 12,19, 26 
    • Session IV - Sundays at 10am – April 9,16, 23 

Get off to a strong start. Whatever your reasons for diving into a new fitness program, we know it isn’t easy to take the plunge. We also know how to help beginners feel comfortable and motivated from Day One. Because we know it is challenging to make fitness a habit if you don’t find the right FIT. Let us support you in finding the right fitness FIT for you, right from the start! Find Your FIT includes:

- Small group training 1x per week instructed by certified personal trainers
- Learning cardiovascular and strength training exercises, technique and safety
- Gaining knowledge in developing your own workout plan
- Motivation, accountability, and support

Find Your FIT is geared towards beginner and intermediate fitness levels. The program is free and open to students with an active Rec Sports Membership. Registration is required, space is limited. Registration opens 48 hours in advance. Register here. Questions, please email guessbi1@msu.edu.

January

  • SPARTANfit Fitness & Wellness Program- Fitness Testing Promotion  
    Gain knowledge and discover your potential with a variety of fitness testing offered through the SPARTANfit Program. For the month of January take ½ of the price of a Comprehensive Fitness Assessment and/or Functional Movement Screening and receive a free SPARTANfit t-shirt!

    Open to students, faculty/staff and spouses, these tests will help establish baseline measurements that can then be used to set goals, monitor performance, and assess progress throughout your exercise program. To schedule your fitness test email SPARTANfit@msu.edu

 

  • GLOW Skate
    Saturday, January 14th – Time 8:00PM-11:15PM
    IM East Gym

    Get your glow on and skate the night away. Skates and glow items will be provided. Open to anyone with an active Rec Sports Membership. Registration not required.

 

  • SPARTANfit Mini Fitness Assessments
    Wednesday, January 18th – 6:00-7:00pm
    IM East

    Come learn your body composition using a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) and test your flexibility with the Exercise is Medicine on Campus RSO. All participants will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.

 

  • REC FEST
    Friday, January 20th – 9:00-11:00pm
    IM West Gym

    Come celebrate the 10th year anniversary of REC-FEST. There will be games, inflatables, a photo booth, Club Sport demonstrations. Even Sparty has been invited! For more information visit, here.

 

  • "Duck Duck Goosebumps" Duck Hunt
    January 25-26
    Details COMING SOON!

 

  • 2023 Blue Cross Winter Warm Up
    January 23 – March 18
    MSU site meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30pm

    Have fun getting fit and working toward your 2023 health goals with the Blue Cross® Winter Warm Up. This 5K training program is free and open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. The eight-week training program involves attending two weekly one-hour run/walk sessions with certified Good Form Running and Walking coaches from the Playmakers Fitness Foundation. In addition, participants will receive weekly communication with training and nutrition tips. Training sessions will culminate with the free Blue Cross Winter Warm Up 5K Walk/Run Goal Event at Hawk Island County Park, 10am on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Registration is required, registrar here.

February

  • National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month
    Friday. February 3

    Join us in raising awareness about heart disease in women and celebrating heart month. Rock your best red attire to any of the group exercises classes on Friday, 2/4 and receive a prize. Use the day to start or continue to engage in moving more, which is certainly a great way to reduce the susceptibility to heart disease. Group Exercise Class schedule can be found here.

 

  • Galentine’s Day Glow Zumba
    Monday, February 13th- 7:00 – 8:00pm
    IM East Multi-Purpose Room

    Grab a friend and start your week off strong with this partner themed Zumba Party workout. What better way to celebrate Galentine’s Day than by showing your body some love — and encouraging your friend to do the same.

March

 



April

  • National Move More Month
    April is National Move More Month. Join us along with the American Heart Association (AHA) all month-long to “Find Your Fierce in Movement”. We will be sharing the AHA Fierce 5-Min Movement Breaks on our social media channels along with other resources that will motivate you to move more every day so you can Live Fierce.


  • The Izzo Legacy 5k Run/Walk/Roll
    April 20238

    The Izzo 5K Run/Walk/Roll is held in April on the morning of the spring football game. The event will feature a 5K Run/Walk, 5K Roll, 1 Mile Walk, Children's Races and Virtual 5K. For more information visit here.