Student Fitness Center

ISU invites families to dive in and climb high at monthly campus event

Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University is hosting its popular Family Swim and Climb event this Saturday, offering faculty and staff a free opportunity to enjoy the Student Fitness Center’s pool and climbing wall with their families. Michelle Starkey, a certified administrative professional with Health Promotion and Wellness, offered insight into the Family Swim and Climb events. Starkey mentioned that even before she was […]

October 4, 2025

COVID-19

ISU Rec doing more than any other State Institution

NORMAL, Ill.- Staying healthy through a pandemic is even more difficult when fitness centers and gyms have to operate at less than full capacity, but the Illinois State Recreation Center is navigating through COVID-19 and exercising every avenue. Limited capacity meets different criteria with the state of Illinois and university of health and wellness centers, with knowing that capacity the ISU Recreation Center lets people register in advance. "If we […]

August 28, 2020

ISU News

Inclusion at Adaptapalooza

NORMAL, Ill.- To celebrate Therapeutic Recreation Month, the Student Fitness Center held their annual Adaptapalooza event on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Adaptapalooza has been a yearly event and is in its sixth year. This event lets people participate in physical activities adjusted for those with disabilities. This is one way the university is taking strides to execute their pillar of diversity and inclusion. ISU Instructional Professor of Parks and recreation Sherri Hildebrand talked about what Adaptapalooza does for the community and how it educates them. Hildebrand […]

March 1, 2020

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