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Campus Recreation

Fitness & Wellness

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/campusrec/fitness/

The Fitness and Wellness program offers individuals the opportunity to strive for personal fitness and wellness by offering a variety of activities and services for students to participate in, such as group fitness classes, fitness assessments, personal training, customized exercise plans, boot camp, special events, fitness certifications and continuing education credits opportunities, and the use of fitness equipment in Otto Recreation Center.

Group Fitness Class Schedule

Group Fitness classes include, but are not limited to: H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training), CSI (Cardio Strength Intervals), ABBS (Abdominal, Back, Butt, Stretch), Zumba, Yoga, and more!

Classes are free for students with valid MavCard.  Alumni, donors, faculty and staff can purchase an Otto Rec Center membership for $100. Membership invoices are available in Otto Rec Center, Campus Rec Office (MF 118), and online.

Fitness Assessments

Components of a Fitness Assessment include testing body composition, cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.  A summary of your results will provide you with baseline information needed to start an exercise program.  A fitness assessment is required before beginning any personal training program.

Personal Training

If you need a motivator or do not know where to start with exercising, then hiring a personal trainer is perfect for you! Consider it an investment in your health! A personal trainer will work with your personal goals to develop a program that meets your needs! 

Maverick Boot Camp

  • Gather a team of four
  • Participate in 8 weeks of group personal training
  • Complete pre and post fitness assessments
  • Compete against other teams for points
  • Cost: $250 total per team ($62.50 per person)

Special Events

  • Family Weekend 5K Fun Run
  • Duathlon
  • Treadmill-a-Thon
  • Bull Run
  • Mini Triathlon
  • Climbing Competitions

Fitness Certifications and Continuting Education Opportunities

Campus Recreation hosts fitness certifications and continuing education workshops to provide individuals an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge, and increase their potential job opportunities. 

Stop in to HC 1410 for info about workshops and potential discounts! 

  • August 17, 2013 - AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification
    • A one-day certification workshop designed to equip those seeking to become certified as group exercise instructors with the competencies needed to design safe and effective group exercise programming for the general healthy population.
  •  October TBD, 2013 - AFAA Personal Trainer Certification
    • A three-day certification workshop including lectures, practical demonstrations and written and practical exams. This course will help prepare you for both AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and the Personal Fitness Trainer National Boards.
  • January/February TBD, 2014 - AFAA Personal Trainer Certification