
12/05/2019
Happy #ThrowbackThursday π Check out this picture of campus from the 1960s! Comment your guess of what building this is! #TBT
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Campus Recreation is part of the Division of Student Affairs at GVSU. We enhance and engage the GVSU community by providing inclusive and diverse recreational opportunities that inspire participation, promote health and well-being, and encourage student development and success. We offer something for everyone; including Club Sports, Fitness Services (personal training, small group training), Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventures (bike shop, climbing center, trips, workshops), Wellness Activities (massage therapy, nutrition services), and Special Events (5Ks, other annual events). The department of Athletic and Recreation Facilities oversees the athletic and recreation facilities. They are responsible for student staffing of the Aquatic Center, Climbing Center, Kelly Family Sports Center, and Recreation Center, in addition to scheduling, operating hours, and equipment within all Athletic and Recreation Facilities. The Rec Center is FREE to all students registered for one or more credits, all faculty, and all staff of GVSU, as well as qualified alumni and their immediate families. Student, faculty, and staff may use the facilities with an eligible GVSU ID. Alumni and community members must purchase a membership to receive an eligible ID. Make your time at Grand Valley healthy, fun, and memorable by taking advantage of a wide variety of recreational, wellness, competitive, and educational resources that support your physical and mental well-being.
Mission: To enhance and engage the GVSU community by providing inclusive and diverse recreational opportunities that inspire participation, promote health and wellbeing, and encourage student development and success.
Happy #ThrowbackThursday π Check out this picture of campus from the 1960s! Comment your guess of what building this is! #TBT
"A lot of my success with fitness was to reduce my stress levels and help with back/neck issues from high school sports. The expansion of the Rec Center after my freshman year really helped with crowding with free weights, so we didn't have to wait in a line to get in the weight room. Now that I have a full-time job post grad, it's still an important aspect of my weekly routine."-Conrad #GVRecWell
#GivingTuesday is finally here! Support RecWell programs and services, give to scholarship funds, or choose any of our 50+ club sports to support at gvsu.edu/rec/give βΊοΈ Or... share your REC story at gvsu.edu/rec/stories for a chance to win a #GVRecWell t-shirt & some other goodies! #GVLakerEffect #LakersHelpingLakers
GET INVOLVED. BE ACTIVE. LIVE HEALTHY
A little #MotivationMonday for ya... while it's cold, we're already thinking about SPRING BREAK! Join us in Moab, Utah for 2 trip options - backpacking & hiking or climbing! It seems far away, but early bird registration ends Dec 13. More info and registration at https://bit.ly/2KQYUEU βοΈπ#GVgetOA
City again offering winter recreation at Indian Trails Golf Course
The City of Grand Rapids again will offer winter recreation at its Indian Trails Golf Course. Winter activities at the golf course, 2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, begin Dec. 14 and include fat tire cycling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Today is World Aids Day. On Mon 12/2, the Ottawa County Health Department will host free HIV testing from 2-4pm in the Kirkhof Center Lobby. Come alone or bring a friend to get tested. #GVWellness
#GVExamCram begins tomorrow! Full schedule at gvsu.edu/examcram or follow @gvsurecreation on Instagram for daily schedule reminders π€© #GVWellness
Schedule of activities for Exam Cram at Grand Valley State University
Join our dietitians on Mon, Dec 2 from 9-11am at the Lobby Shop in Kirkhof to chat about nutrition habits to boost your brain power π§ Free brain food sampling! #GVExamCram #GVWellness @gvsufood
It's #BlackFriday, so we're giving away prizes! Head over to Instagram and follow @GVSURecreation to learn how you can win! ππ Good luck! #GVRecWell #LakerStrong
We are thankful for our Laker community (and staff willing to dress up in this costume every year)! π¦ What are you thankful for? #HappyThanksgiving #GVRecWell
It may be Thanksgiving break, but it's still important to stay active when you can. Eat some, then move some π€ To recreate the agility ladder exercise at home, use tape to make a ladder pattern and you have a ladder! #GVFitness #WorkoutWednesday
BYOB Climbing Competition 2019
What better way to introduce and welcome Katie, our new Student Health Promotions Coordinator, than by sharing her #GVRecwell story! π€©
βRecreation & Wellness takes so many forms and pursuing a lifestyle of health and well-being has afforded me so many opportunities to be an adventurer. As a new GVSU staff member, Recreation & Wellness gives me an opportunity to connect with students. In my role of coordinating health and wellness initiatives on campus, I want to be sure that student wants and needs are driving the initiatives throughout the university, and what better way to find out their wants and needs than by connecting with them and asking." -Katie #GVRecFam
Because we're thankful for you... all group exercise classes are FREE tomorrow, Tues Nov 26 (except Zumba in HHLC at 9:15pm is cancelled). See you tomorrow π #GVFitness #GVWellness
This is Kaylee; Kaylee received the 2018-19 Recreation Leadership Endowed Scholarship! She is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish, is a Sports Program Supervisor for GVSU Recreation and Wellness, and serves as an RA with @gvsu.housing. Consider donating on #GivingTuesday to support Lakers like Kaylee in pursuing their dreams π€© #MotivationMonday #LakersHelpingLakers #GVRecWell
We're going to miss you, but we'll have shortened Rec Center hours over Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy your time off, Lakers π¦
Introducing our Fall 2019 Ultimate Frisbee Champs π Congratulations to We Swing Both Ways! #GVIMSports
Last week, James Cummings stopped by the Rec Center to play basketball with #GVSU students. James is known for visiting colleges across the country to play HORSE, andβ¦. he beat some of our RecWell student staff! ππ Learn more about James' inspiring story at https://bit.ly/2CLPZjN #FitnessFriday
Lights out, phone off! π‘π± The blue light emitted from smartphones disrupts production of melatonin, the sleep hormone, making it difficult for you to get a good nights rest. To improve the quality of your sleep, shut off your phone 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Sweet dreams, Lakers π΄ #GVWellness https://bit.ly/2LKVXI1
Light at night is bad for your health, and exposure to blue light emitted by electronics and energy-efficient lightbulbs may be especially so. At night, light throws the body's biological clockβthe circadian rhythmβout of whack. Sleep...
Welcome, President Mantella πβοΈ #GVLakerEffect
A new president and a new chapter at GVSU. This is Phillyβs story.
Check out Kieran Loughrin, a member of Vertical Earth Climbing Club, climbing the Red River Gorge in Kentucky during Rocktoberfest earlier this Fall! π #GVGetOA #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
Need some advice on how to keep up with good nutrition habits? Come see our dietician, Lori, to help you achieve your nutrition goals. For students, it's only $15 for 3 sessions! Contact Fitness and Wellness Services at (616) 331-3659 or [email protected] to set up an appointment. Happy snacking! π π #WellnessWednesday #GVFitness
Join us for the Get Sex[Ed] Resource Fair on Nov 25 from 6-8pm in the Pere Marquette Room in the Kirkhof Center. Get your tested, find other testing locations, and learn more at gvsu.edu/studentwellness/gyt #GYT #WellnessWednesday
Thanks to @spolympicsmi for supporting our Unified Sports program this Fall! We had so much learning more about flag football with you π #GVIMSports #ChooseToInclude @SpecialOlympics
"Participating in Recreation & Wellness programs allows me to take a break from studying and enjoy a run around the track or a cardio workout downstairs. I also love cheering on my friends at IM games. It is important to weave healthy actions into our lives as college students and I use the recreation and wellness center to do so." -Taylor #GVRecWell
And the rest of the Fall 2019 Intramural Soccer Champs... congrats to Team Panda, who took 1st in our Women's League, and HHLC, who won our Housing League β½βοΈ #GVIMSports
#GivingTuesday is less than a month away! This globally recognized day is the kick off to the charitable season where many are motivated to give back. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. Support Recreation & Wellness programs, services, and events, or give back to support scholarships for recreation students at GVSU βΊοΈ Find funds or learn more at gvsu.edu/rec/give #GVRecWell #LakersHelpingLakers
GET INVOLVED. BE ACTIVE. LIVE HEALTHY
"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." -John Muir π² Happy #NationalTakeAHikeDay! Where is your favorite place to go hiking? #GVGetOA
As the snow keeps falling, enjoy this delicious recipe to cozy up with: Curried Butternut Squash π (Cozy sweater and fuzzy socks optional.) #GVWellness #Nutrition
Congrats to the Fall 2019 Intramural Soccer Champs - Foreign Legion (Men's) & Goal Diggers (Co-Rec) β½π#GVIMSports
#Throwback to midterms, when we hosted Candlelight Yoga for the first time ever - and it was AWESOME! π―οΈ Thank you to everyone who joined us! #GVFitness #GVWellness
Why are you well? π#GVWellness #WellnessWednesday gvsu.edu/studentwellness
Today and every day, choose kindness. Happy #WorldKindnessDay! π
"When I started school at Grand Valley, I became more interested in fitness and creating a balanced lifestyle. Working out everyday has became the best stress relief for me and provides "me time" for me away from school work. My involvement in Recreation & Wellness has allowed me to meet so many more people that love to workout as much as I do!" -Cassie #GVRecWell
President Mantella wants to celebrate the next chapter of #GVSU and share her vision for our future with YOU! Donβt miss one of these 4 opportunities (both downtown and in Allendale)! Get a free t-shirt and enjoy cookies! π€© Also, don't forget that Fri 11/15 at 11am is the Investiture Ceremony, followed by a FREE campus-wide lunch!
Juice less, eat more! Juicing fruits and vegetables removes the fiber, which the typical American diet lacks. Make it a goal to get more whole fruits and vegetables into your diet, and challenge yourself to eat more than one serving a day. π₯ π₯If you prefer drinking them... go for a smoothie, which keeps the fiber while still being delicious π #GVWellness
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Meet President Mantella at the Student Celebrations!
President Mantella wants to celebrate the next chapter of Grand Valley State University and share her vision for the future with YOU! Donβt miss one of these four opportunities to meet and network with President Mantella during her Inauguration week! Mingle with President Philly, get a free t-shirt and enjoy a cookie.
President Mantella wants to celebrate the next chapter of Grand Valley State University and share her vision for the future with YOU! Donβt miss one of these four opportunities to meet and network with President Mantella during her Inauguration week! Mingle with President Philly, get a free t-shirt and enjoy a cookie.
Also, donβt forget, The Presidentβs Investiture Ceremony and university-wide lunch on Friday, 11/15 at 11am in the Fieldhouse Arena.
ββYou only have one more week to RSVP for the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification Course! Certification is Dec 14-18, but RSVP by Nov 14. Get the details and register at https://bit.ly/2BCyou7 #GVGetOA
We can't believe we're already talking about the New Year, but it's fast-approaching. Join us for the 2020 TREK100 Challenge, which begins on Jan 1. Compete against others (or simply make it a goal for yourself) to log 100 miles in 9 weeks - and earn a t-shirt and other prizes π€© Learn more and register at gvsu.edu/rec/newyear #GVRecTrek #GVWellness
#TBT to IM Softball this past Fall, when the weather was perfect βΎ #GVIMSports
How do the words βhealthy livingβ make you feel? Your outlook on your healthy routine is influential on your success for maintaining it π Of course, if you truly love to workout and love to incorporate good nutrition in your diet, it will make it much easier to be successful. But, what if you donβt love it? How do you change your attitude toward healthy living? Read our full blog at gvsu.edu/rec/blog #GVFitness #GVWellness #WellnessWednesday
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Fruits and veggies come in almost all colors of the rainbow π These colors represent different phytochemicals and nutrients that play a special role in your health. Check out these grocery shopping tips for including more color in your diet: https://bit.ly/2LTNjG6 #GVWellness
"I joined the AORE Campus Challenge and really enjoyed it! I participated because it seemed to be a good chance to get outside more and have a little friendly competition. This was definitely the most selfies I have ever taken, which was a fun change of pace! I really enjoyed the small push to go outside and unplug. It made me much more appreciative of the beautiful campus that we have, and really helped me de-stress and have something fun and constructive to focus on when I was bogged down with homework." -Clint, top performer in the #AORECampusChallenge #GVRecWell
Interested in what Outdoor Adventures programs and trips we have to offer next semester? Stop by our Winter Trip Info Night on Nov 6 from 6-7p in the Fieldhouse Rm 16! Get info about spring break trips, Michigan IceFest, and learn how you can get signed up π€ #GVGetOA
Did you know that optimism can help you live longer? It's been linked to having a healthier heart, warding off disease, and lower blood pressure, and we're happy just thinking about that π What are some things that make you smile, Lakers? #FactFriday #TGIF
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We are thankful for our Laker community (and staff willing to dress up in this costume every year)! π¦ What are you thankful for? #HappyThanksgiving #GVRecWell
It may be Thanksgiving break, but it's still important to stay active when you can. Eat some, then move some π€ To recreate the agility ladder exercise at home, use tape to make a ladder pattern and you have a ladder! #GVFitness #WorkoutWednesday
As the snow keeps falling, enjoy this delicious recipe to cozy up with: Curried Butternut Squash π (Cozy sweater and fuzzy socks optional.) #GVWellness #Nutrition
Oh, and here's a little throwback from GV Games last year (our first year ever offering it)... don't miss out; it fills up fast! #GVIMSports
Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee playoffs start this week. Will you be an IM Sports champ? π#GVIMSports
Ready to change up your workout and challenge your muscles, but unsure how to do so? Hear first-hand from our Small Group Training participants why it's so awesome! Sign up for one of the 4 class options available this semester πͺ Register at gvsu.edu/rec/smallgroups by Oct 4 #GVFitness #WellnessWednesday
Sign up for our email newsletter for a FREE t-shirt! The September issue goes out this week Thurs 9/12, so anyone who registers before TONIGHT (9/9) at midnight will be entered. Sign up at gvsu.edu/rec/newsletter π€© #MotivationMonday
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, we'll be celebrating Live Eat RecFest! Join us Tues, Aug 27 from 5-8pm at the Rec Center for a drop-in event featuring food, giveaways, Club Sports recruiting, campus department resource fair, Group Exercise classes, rock climbing, and so much more! Oh, and EVERYTHING. IS. FREE π€© Just bring your GVSU ID for entrance. #GVRecFest #LiveEatRec
Come try our new auto-belay... where you can climb all by yourself! What do we mean? You donβt need a staff member or someone else to help you (unless you want that of course!) Beginner friendly. And donβt forget, the Climbing Wall is always FREE for students with GVSU ID π #GVGetOA gvsu.edu/rec/climb
Thanks to our Outdoor Adventures team, we learned about the 7 principles of Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (If you didn't see them, stalk us to find them)! We know that no video is made perfectly, so... for your entertainment, we present you with the outtakes ππΏ #WellnessWednesday #GVGetOA #LeaveNoTrace
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: Principle 7 of 7 is Be Respectful of Others. When enjoying time outside, make sure to be respectful of other when it comes to noise and taking up too much space during your outdoor activities ππ² #GVGetOA #FactFriday
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: Principle 6 of 7 is Respect Wildlife. A good concept to follow when encountering wildlife outdoors is the "Rule of Thumb." If you hold up your thumb at arms length, and your thumb covers the animal, you've encountered a safe and respectful distance away. If your thumb does not cover the wildlife, then you are too close π’ #GVGetOA
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: Principle 5 of 7 is Minimize Campfire Impacts. In many cases, having a fire is an important part of camping. Knowing how to handle a fire in an outdoor environment not only protects you, but also your surroundings. Learn more at lnt.org π₯ GVGetOA #FactFriday
@LeaveNoTraceCenterforOutdoorEthics: Principle 4 of 7 is Leave What You Find. Respect for nature is important in order to preserve the environment for future generations. Take only pictures; leave only footprintsπ£ #GVGetOA
βWorking out here has given me a sense of I can do this, and, this is something that I can do by myself now.β - Kendall Hudson, Small Group Training participant π Working out can be intimidating sometimes, but the close knit community offered by Small Group Training gave participants confidence and techniques to design their own workout routines. Small Group Training will be back in the Fall, but you can learn more at gvsu.edu/rec/smallgroups #WorkoutWednesday #WellnessWednesday #GVFitness #GVWellness
It's National Foam Rolling Day! The benefits of foam rolling: stretching and massaging tissues to reduce muscle tension, and potentially reduce fatigue, improve recovery, and enhance range of motion π #GVFitnessWellness
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: Principle 3 of 7 is Dispose of Waste Properly. That also includes water waste π¦ Learn more at lnt.org #GVGetOA #WisdomWednesday
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: Principle 3 of 7 is Dispose of Waste Properly. When you gotta' go, you gotta' go... but there are some techniques that minimize our impact on the environment π² #GVGetOA #WisdomWednesday
Leave No Trace: Principle 2 of 7 is to Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces. Knowing where to set up camp when exploring the outdoors is important. Going off trail could damage the environment ποΈ Learn more through the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics at lnt.org #GVGetOA #UnpluggedGV
We accepted the #DishesForWishes challenge in honor of wish kid Forrest, who loves pancakes! Forrest will be featured at the @makeawishmi Wish Ball on May 10! We challenge @gvsu.housing to share their favorite kind of pancake! π #WishBallGR2019 wishballwestmi.org
Ever wondered where the Fieldhouse B-009 room is at or how to get there? It's confusing, we know... but Tommy shows us the way π #WorkoutWednesday #GVFitnessWellness
Leave No Trace: Principle 1 of 7 is Plan and Prepare. Being properly equipped and supplied will help make your impact on the environment minimal, while still experienceing nature completely. More info at the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethicsπ² #UnpluggedGV #GVGetOA #WellnessWednesday
Starting today, Group Exercise passes are HALF OFF. Yep, that means they're only $15 for students.... π #GVFitnessWellness #MotivationMonday #GroupEx
Spreadin' the love.... π and getting excited for Love Your Body Week 2019, starting next Monday! More info at gvsu.edu/rec/loveyourbody #HappyValentinesDay #GVLoveYourBody
The Marketing Team is HIRING a Graphic Designer for Spring/Summer. Details and application at gvsu.edu/rec/employment π Application deadline: Feb 8 #GVrecfam
Wishing all our Lakers the happiest of Thanksgivings! π #thankfulforyou
Just in time for all the food over #Thanksgiving break.... we prepared this tasty Butternut Squash recipe just for you ππ #nutrition #GVfitnesswellness
Only a few more days to register for GV Games... a new, fun league that will feature Spikeball, Table Tennis, and Badminton, Wiffleball, and Futsol. Visit gvsu.edu/rec/imsports to register before Oct 15 at 3pm! π #GVimsports
More #motivationmonday comin' at ya strong! Find one of the 10 locations on campus with these cards, share your story, hang it up, and take a photo. Check out gvsu.edu/rec/unplug for the full list of locations! π #unpluggedGV
You may hear us reference the "KTB" often, but do you know what it is, where it's at, or what we use it for?! Allison helps us out π #GVfitnesswellness
Don't miss this year's Family Weekend 5K on Sat, Sept 22! π Register to participate or sign up to volunteer at gvsu.edu/rec/familyweekend5K #GVfam5k #GVfitnesswellness
Oh, no you didn't. Yes, yes we did. WE HAVE NEW T-SHIRTS & WATER BOTTLES THIS YEAR! Don't miss out on the fun... or your chance to win! TODAY. 2pm. Rec Center. First 100 to complete the game card receive a FREE item. See you soon! βοΈ #GVrecfest
Stop by Live Eat RecFest tomorrow to get your selfie with T.Haas, Marcia, or @louiethelaker π Rec Center. 2-6pm. Bring your student ID to enter. #GVrecfest
We're SUPER excited about staff orientation tomorrow morning, but that also means that the Rec Center will be closed until NOON on Sat, Aug 25. It will remain open until 8pm that evening. Regular hours resume on Sun, Aug 26... just in time for LIVE EAT RECFEST! ππ #GVrecfest
ROCK ON! The Climbing Center opens back up tomorrow! Stop by for Open Climb on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9pm through the summer! Check gvsu.edu/rec/outdooradventures for more info π #punintended #GVgetOA
One of our former student staff members is famous! π We're currently accepting applications for the Fall semester. If you're interested in working for Campus Recreation, check out the positions and apply at gvsu.edu/rec/employment #GVLakerEffect #GVfitnesswellness #GVgetOA #GVimsports #marketing
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