Campus Recreation - Fitness - Western Illinois University

Fitness

Campus Recreation offers a variety of group fitness classes, fitness services, and programs. Make sure to take advantage of all we have to offer!

Duathlon Training Series

Colgate Room and other locations

Want to learn how to train for a duathlon?
Come join us every Tuesday from March 9-April 19, 2010 at 4 p.m.
Learn the ins and outs of training and participate in educationals and groups workouts!
For just $12 receive weekly programs and a t-shirt!
If you are interested, register online and pay on or before the first meeting (March 9, 2010 at 4 p.m.in the Colgate Room)

State Fitness Challenge
Monday, February 15, 2010 - 12:00 AM
Campus Recreation

You’re invited to participate in a week long fitness challenge, February 15th – 21st, 2010. Log all minutes of physical activity from February 15 – February 21. The University with the most minutes of physical activity logged earns bragging rights!!! The event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni (must be a member of your fitness center).
Complete Challenge Details
State Fitness Challenge Log Sheet

Beginner Weight Training Program
Monday, March 22, 2010 - 12:00 AM
Meet in the Oasis

Interested in learning the basics of weight training?
Join us on Monday or Tuesday for an interactive session on learning the Cybex Equipment!
Join us Wednesday or Thursday for an interactive session on using free weights!
This program is completely free of charge! All you have to do is come to the Oasis on a day and time that works for you! You may attend as many sessions as you would like.
Cybex Intro Monday March 22 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Free Weights Intro Wednesday March 24 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Cybex Intro Tuesday March 30 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Free Weights IntroThursday April 1 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Cybex Intro Monday April 5 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Free Weights Intro Wednesday April 7 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Cybex Intro Tuesday April 13 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Free Weights Intro Thursday April 15 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Cybex Intro Monday April 19 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Free Weights Intro Wednesday April 21 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Cybex Intro Tuesday April 27 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Free Weights Intro April 29 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Health Fair and Fitness Fair
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Campus Recreation

Screenings for blood glucose, grip strength, grip strength, oral cancer, body fat percentage and blood pressure will be available
Pick up information on heart disease prevention, and healthy eating!
Ask the Campus Recreation personal trainers questions about fitness and sign up for free services.

Duathlon*
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 8:30 AM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Check-in at 7:30 a.m., Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Individual and Team divisions
Mandatory participants meeting Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer SRC Keeney Room
Participants can register in the Campus Recreation Office between Friday, February 26 and Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Race includes a 3 mile run, 7 mile bike and 1 1/2 mile run.
Participants must register in the Campus Recreation Office and attend the participants meeting
Medals awarded to the top male and female participants and the top teams.