Join licensed instructor and brand rep Cari Piper for this wildly addictive workout! WERQ is a fun dance fitness class based on trending pop and hip-hop music. Expect to SWEAT and burn around 500-900 calories each hour of WERQ! All dance and fitness abilities are welcome. Levels and modifications will be provided - zero experience required!
Join Haley for an all-levels yoga class offering standing, balancing, and seated poses with plenty of modifications and props. This class will begin with a warming and heart-opening yang practice to allow energy to flow throughout the body. The second half will focus on yin postures held longer to stretch the connective tissues and help us relax even the deepest layers of the body. This class combines a balance of both movement and stillness, strength and flexibility, and physicality and mindfulness.
Join Campus Recreation for a kayak trip under the stars at the nearby UIS Field Station on Lake Springfield. No experience is necessary and all equipment and transportation is provided. The trip is open to current UIS fee paying students. Registration opens on September 14 and closes on September 22. All registration is done in person in TRAC. Spots are limited, so don't miss out.
Questions? Contact Jay at jswen2@uis.edu
Exercise with Meaning. Do you want to strengthen:
- Your Body? A curriculum based upon increasing physical power, flexibility, and aerobic health suitable for adults of any age or current level of fitness, stressing personal progress and improvement.
- Your Mind? Classes designed for intelligent people interested in improving mental focus. Unlike other exercise routines, the mind is always engaged and challenged.
Exercise with Meaning. Do you want to strengthen:
- Your Body? A curriculum based upon increasing physical power, flexibility, and aerobic health suitable for adults of any age or current level of fitness, stressing personal progress and improvement.
- Your Mind? Classes designed for intelligent people interested in improving mental focus. Unlike other exercise routines, the mind is always engaged and challenged.
We take the "work" out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
Join Campus Recreation for the inaugural hike at Sand Ridge State Forest. No experience is necessary and transportation is provided. The trip is open to current UIS fee paying students. Registration opens on October 5 in TRAC and closes on October 16. Spots are limited, so don't miss out.
Questions? Contact Jay at jswen2@uis.edu.
Join Campus Rec for a day kayaking and canoeing at Sugar Creek in nearby Chatham! No experience is necessary and all equipment and transportation is provided. The trip is open to current UIS fee paying students. Registration opens on September 14 and ends on September 23. To register, visit TRAC. Spots are limited.
Questions? Contact Jay at jswen2@uis.edu.
Breath | Concentration | Cognitive Development | Target Muscles | Mindful Movements
Enhance concentration and mind-body connection through mindful movement. Focused breath, muscle isolation, and attention to detail reduce tension, improve posture, and sharpen overall focus. Beginner-friendly!
Enjoy a weekend of service, adventure, and friendship during our Fall Community Service & Outdoor Adventure Trip! Students will volunteer with local nonprofit organizations on meaningful projects while exploring the beauty of the outdoors through activities like hiking, campfires, and team-building. It's a great opportunity to give back, meet new people, and develop leadership skills. No volunteer experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to serve. Transportation, lodging, meals, and activities are included.