Fitness

Fitness Services

Fitness services consist of incentive programs, personal training programs, and fitness special events.

Events marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that a Spencer SRC membership is not required.

Get Fit, Stay Fit

Workouts in the Spencer SRC and SRC North count towards your goal!
Earn a prize after just 15 workouts!
The first 75 registered participants to finish 30 workouts will earn a t-shirt
Sign-up begins Monday, August 25 and continues all semester.
Workouts between Monday, August 25 and Thursday, December 18 count towards your goal.
Register online at the Fitness Registration Page.
Stop by the Campus Recreation office after 15 workouts to pick up your small prize, and after 30 workouts to pick up your t-shirt.
All prizes need to be picked up by Thursday, December 18.

Progressive Classes

Classes teach basic, beginner workouts at the start of the semester and progress to advanced workouts throughout the six-week period, in the spring and eight-week period in the fall.
Participants receive a prize, which can be picked up in the Campus Recreation Office by Thursday, December 18 at 4:30 p.m., after attending at least seven of the eight classes.
Sign-up begins Monday, August 25 and ends Friday, September 5 for Fall 2008.
Register online at the Fitness Registration Page.

Rise and Shine

Are you a morning person? The first 25 participants to finish the program receive a t-shirt after just 15 early morning workouts!
Workouts from 5:30-8:00 a.m. at the Spencer SRC count toward your goal.
Sign-up begins Monday, August 25 and continues all semester.
Workouts begin counting on Monday, August 25.
Register online at the Fitness Registration Page.
All prizes need to be picked up in the Campus Recreation Office by Thursday, December 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Events marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that a Spencer SRC membership is not required.

Fitness Assessment*

The purpose of a Fitness Assessment is to let you know where you rank in your age group for overall health and fitness.
Call 309/298-1228, or stop by the Campus Recreation Office to make an appointment.
Plan to set aside 30 minutes to an hour for your Assessment.
Avoid exercise at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Avoid drinking caffeine the day of your appointment as it raises your heart rate.
Wear comfortable athletic attire and tennis shoes.
Meet your trainer in the Oasis area by the Front Desk at the time of your appointment.
List of possible assessments: three-minute step test, resting heart rate, body fat, height and weight, circumference measurements, push-up test, curl-up test, sit and reach, and bench press.
Register online for a personal fitness assessment.

Introduction to Cardio and Weight Equipment*

Call 309/298-1228 or stop by the Campus Recreation Office to schedule a free one-time orientation to the cardio and weight machines at the Spencer SRC or SRC North.
A Campus Recreation Personal Trainer will help you feel comfortable with the proper set-up and usage of the machines.
Free weight usage is not included in the Introduction.
Plan to set aside 30 minutes to an hour for your Introduction.
Wear comfortable athletic attire and tennis shoes.
Meet your trainer in the Oasis area by the Front Desk.
Register online for a personal Introduction

Personal Training*

Call 309/298-1228 or stop by the Campus Recreation Office to schedule a trainer.
Four, one-hour sessions for one- or two- person training is available at a cost of $50.00 for one and $75.00 for two.
Participants are required to fill out a personal health history.
Wear comfortable workout attire and tennis shoes for your appointments.
Trainer designs an exercise program especially for you based on your current fitness level, preferences, personal schedule, and fitness goals.
Personal training sessions are one hour and begin at the scheduled time. Clients must be prompt.
Clients must pay before the first session for all personal training sessions.
Check out our personal trainer bios.
Register online for Personal Training

Events marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that a Spencer SRC membership is not required.

Rocky Run 5K (Moms' Weekend)
Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Enjoy a scenic run around Western's campus!
Register online or in the Spencer Student Recreation Center Office, July 7, 2008 through September 4, 2008.
Registration is open to students, their families, and the campus community.
For more information, call the Campus Recreation Office at 309-298-1228, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Wednesdays
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Spencer SRC Colgate Room

On-site certified massage therapist, Tammy Jo Miller offers soothing massage for $1.00/minute; cash and check only.
Call the Campus Recreation Office at 309/298-1228, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Spencer SRC membership is not required
Look for special hours during Moms', Dads', and Family Weekends! Sign up early!