{"id":16406,"date":"2022-04-05T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16406"},"modified":"2023-03-28T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T14:40:00","slug":"get-active-this-spring-fitness-resources-for-msu-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16406","title":{"rendered":"Get Active this Spring: Fitness Resources for MSU Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Updated March 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmer weather on the horizon means more opportunities to get outside! If you need some ideas to help you and your family get active this spring, the following resources and opportunities are available for MSU employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In-person Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Biking<\/strong>: One of the easiest ways to add exercise to your daily routine is to attach it to an activity or habit you perform already, such as your commute to work. MSU Bikes provides support with a variety of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msubikes.wordpress.com\/commuter-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\">commuter resources<\/a> to help you bike to work with confidence, including a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msubikes.wordpress.com\/2019\/07\/08\/1-on-1-bike-commuter-service\/\" target=\"_blank\">1-on-1 Bike Commuter Assistance service<\/a> which helps you find the safest, lowest-stress route to and from campus to your neighborhood. If you\u2019re working remotely, there are a variety of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msubikes.wordpress.com\/2022\/03\/07\/riding-with-others-more-fun-safer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Greater Lansing area biking groups<\/a> you could join instead. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msu-bike-service-center.shoplightspeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Bikes Service Center<\/a> also offers new and used bikes, rentals (long and short term), as well as a repair service.<\/li><li><strong>Sailing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, and Kayaking<\/strong>: The MSU Sailing Center is located on Lake Lansing in Haslett just east of campus. The Sailing Center strives to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environment for all participants. Consider participating in one of their many programs, including a learn-to-sail course, paddle sports, group outings, and private lessons. MSU employees can receive a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/sailing\/membership.html\" target=\"_blank\">discounted rate<\/a> for membership.<\/li><li><strong>Tennis<\/strong>: At the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msutennis.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Tennis Center<\/a> you can book a court for singles or doubles or participate in one of their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msutennis.msu.edu\/classes\" target=\"_blank\">adult instructional classes or drill sessions<\/a>. There\u2019s something for everyone with classes geared toward both beginners and pro-level players.<\/li><li><strong>Golf<\/strong>: MSU Forest Akers offers teaching programs for golfers of all ages and abilities, including <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/classes\/adultgroup\" target=\"_blank\">adult group classes<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/classes\/privateinstruction\" target=\"_blank\">private instruction<\/a>, and a casual <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/leagues\" target=\"_blank\">golf league<\/a> for all skill levels. MSU employees can also access the golf range and courses at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/content\/rates\" target=\"_blank\">discounted rates<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Swimming<\/strong>: Present a valid staff or faculty ID to use one of the pools available on campus for laps or open swimming during designated <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/hours\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">pool hours<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Group Fitness Classes<\/strong>: MSU Recreational Sports and Fitness offer a variety of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/fitness\/groupex.html\" target=\"_blank\">group fitness classes<\/a> with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/fitness\/memberships.html\" target=\"_blank\">membership pricing for MSU employees<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Virtual Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msubenefitsplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Benefits Plus<\/a> offers a bunch of health and wellness discounts, including a virtual gym membership through GlobalFit. After you log in to MSU Benefits Plus, select Employee Discounts from the top navigation, then Health and Wellness \u2013 GlobalFit will be one of the options.<\/li><li>Sign up for a virtual Chair Yoga or Good Form Walking\/Running class through <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/msu-moves\/courses\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Health4U<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Articles and Resources to Increase Motivation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/msu-moves\/articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU Health4U<\/a> team provides current, evidence-informed information employees can use to further their understanding of fitness. Be sure to check out their articles about <a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/articles\/2021-work-a-desk-job-watch-your-back-how-to-avoid-pain-and-set-yourself-up-for-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preventing back pain<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/articles\/2020-want-to-a-better-nights-sleep-get-moving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the connection between movement and sleep<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated March 2023 Warmer weather on the horizon means more opportunities to get outside! If you need some ideas to help you and your family get active this spring, the following resources and opportunities are&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=16406\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Get Active this Spring: Fitness Resources for MSU Employees<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":16407,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[6],"tags":[577,690,47,231],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Get-Active.jpg?fit=2083%2C1042&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4gC","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16406"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16406"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17256,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16406\/revisions\/17256"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/16407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}