{"id":18776,"date":"2025-03-10T11:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18776"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:13:17","slug":"get-active-this-spring-fitness-resources-for-msu-employees-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18776","title":{"rendered":"Get Active this Spring: Fitness Resources for MSU Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Warmer weather on the horizon means more opportunities to get outside and get active! If you need some ideas to encourage you and your family get active this spring, the following resources and opportunities are available for MSU employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In-person Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<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 href=\"https:\/\/msubikes.wordpress.com\/commuter-benefits\/\">commuter resources<\/a> to help you bike to work with confidence, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/msubikes.wordpress.com\/2019\/07\/08\/1-on-1-bike-commuter-service\/\">1-on-1 Bike Commuter Assistance service<\/a> which helps you find the safest, lowest-stress route to and from campus to your neighborhood. MSU Bikes also rents bikes to departments for staff to use during the work day with their <a href=\"https:\/\/msu-bike-service-center.shoplightspeed.com\/rentals\/department-fleet-services\/\">Department Fleet Services<\/a>. Bikes are a great way to get around campus for meetings, lunches, errands, or a nice break! Save the hassle of traffic, offer a healthy alternative for your staff breaks\/on-campus transportation, and avoid problems finding car parking by adding a bike to your department transportation fleet. If you\u2019re working remotely, find several <a href=\"https:\/\/msubikes.wordpress.com\/2022\/03\/07\/riding-with-others-more-fun-safer\/\">Greater Lansing area biking groups<\/a> to join instead. The <a href=\"https:\/\/msu-bike-service-center.shoplightspeed.com\/\">MSU Bikes Service Center<\/a> also offers new and used bikes, rentals (long and short term), as well as a repair service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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 href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/sailing\/membership.html\">discounted rate<\/a> for membership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midday Movement Series:<\/strong> On the third Wednesday of each month, stop by the MSU Library for a variety of classes to help get you moving this spring! From 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., get your move on and bring athletic shoes, water, and a towel. <a href=\"https:\/\/msu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8x1ObOLlGe49O1U\">Register here to save your spot.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tennis<\/strong>: At the <a href=\"https:\/\/msutennis.msu.edu\/\">MSU Tennis Center<\/a> you can book a court for singles or doubles or participate in one of their <a href=\"https:\/\/msutennis.msu.edu\/classes\">adult instructional classes or drill sessions<\/a>. There\u2019s something for everyone with classes geared toward both beginners and pro-level players.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golf<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/\">MSU Forest Akers<\/a> offers teaching programs for golfers of all ages and abilities, including <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/classes\/adultgroup\">adult group classes<\/a> (currently full but waitlist available) or <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/classes\/privateinstruction\">private instruction<\/a>, and a casual <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/leagues\">golf league<\/a> for all skill levels (league is full but fill out the form to sub). MSU employees can also access the golf range and courses at <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.msu.edu\/content\/rates\">discounted rates<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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 href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/hours\/index.html\">pool hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group Fitness Classes<\/strong>: MSU Recreational Sports and Fitness offers a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/fitness\/groupex.html\">group fitness classes<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/recsports.msu.edu\/fitness\/memberships.html\">membership pricing for MSU employees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Virtual Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msubenefitsplus.com\/\">MSU Benefits Plus<\/a> offers a bunch of fitness and wellness discounts, including gym memberships and personal training. After you log in to MSU Benefits Plus, select Deals from the top navigation, then Gyms and Health Clubs to see all current offerings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for virtual chair yoga, midday movement series, and Desk Decompress through the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/healthpromotion.msu.edu\/fitness\/movemoreatwork.html\" target=\"_blank\">Move More @ Work programs<\/a>\u00a0provided by University Health and Wellbeing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Articles and Resources to Increase Motivation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/healthpromotion.msu.edu\/fitness\/movemoreatwork.html#benefitsactive\" target=\"_blank\">University Health and Wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0offers current, evidence-informed information employees can use to further their understanding of fitness. Topics covered include Benefits to Being Physically Active and Ways to Move More During the Workday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warmer weather on the horizon means more opportunities to get outside and get active! If you need some ideas to encourage 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=18776\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Get Active this Spring: Fitness Resources for MSU Employees<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":18850,"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":[814,577,16,74,75,86,185,699],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SpartyGetActive.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4SQ","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18776"}],"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\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18776"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18847,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18776\/revisions\/18847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}