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Five reasons to stay active this summer

June 9, 2015

Photo of a basketball going through a hoopCampus Recreation encourages everyone to fill their summer days with fun, healthy activities.

Top 5 reasons to stay active
this summer

5. Reduce stress
4. Improve flexibility
3. Decrease risk of illness
2. Improve overall appearance
1. Feel more energized

Faculty/Staff Summer Memberships include unlimited access to the Student Recreation Center through Aug. 16, as well as one free personal training consultation.

The summer program provides more than 80 days of trying something new and becoming ABetterU: Challenge co-workers to a game of HORSE. Set a personal weight lifting goal. Learn a new exercise from a personal trainer. Relax in a sauna. Play pick-up volleyball.

Membership payments are available online; to purchase with cash, check or payroll deduction, stop by the Student Recreation Center for assistance from a staff member.

Student Recreation Center hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

For more information, call (815) 753-0231 or email CampusRecreation@niu.edu.