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It’s officially a new year - can you believe it?! With a new semester comes adjusting to a new schedule. It can be difficult to plan exercise and healthy habits while simultaneously mapping out classes, but it’s important to start creating healthy habits early on. Get a head start on improving your wellness by getting involved with Recreation & Wellness and attending some of these upcoming events: 

TREK100

• Looking for a challenge to start of your year? Look no further! TREK 100 encourages participants to complete 100 miles in 9 weeks (challenge is from Jan 1 to Feb 28, right before Spring Break)!
• There’s a variety of ways to get your miles - running, walking, taking a Group Ex class, playing IM Sports, using equipment in the Rec Center, or really any other way you like to get moving.
• You get access to an online dashboard to log and keep track of all your miles for you! 
• Need more motivation? Our leaderboard shows where you rank among all participants, and we’ll be giving away free swag at certain mileage milestones! 
• Register here to begin your TREK on January 1! 

Outdoor Adventures Trips

• Get “OA” (get it?? Get away…) from campus and into nature! Trips are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors with other GVSU students, explore, and make new memories! 
• Take a trip with us to Michigan IceFest to try ice climbing in Northern Michigan or 
• Travel to Moab, Utah for Spring Break and choose between two adventures: hiking or climbing. 
• Each trip has specific information about transportation, what to bring, and how much it costs.
• Check out a complete list of OA events on our website for more information on how to join the adventures!

Massage Services 

• Feeling a little tense lately? Schedule an appointment with our massage therapist! A massage is the perfect way to unwind and relax.
• Our massage therapist is trained in Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue, and sports massages to help get your body feeling better. 
• Schedule an appointment at 616-331-3659 or [email protected]. 

Get “Unplugged”

• As a student, chances are that you spend a lot of time looking at a screen; it’s where we get most of our information! Fortunately, RecWell has the perfect excuse for you to take a break! 
• From February 23-29, we’ll be “unplugging” with a variety of activities that will help you disconnect from technology (and social media, or whatever that means to you). Plus, these opportunities allow you to connect more with others and maybe even meet new people!
• There are so many ways to get involved this week, we can’t list them all - so check them out at gvsu.edu/rec/unplug Or, tell us why you unplug and how Rec&Well programs help you take a break from technology! 

8 Dimensions of Wellness

• Check out the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to help you navigate and prioritize your wellness this winter. 
• Take an inventory of your wellness with this short quiz.
• Check out our wellbeing guide for tips on promoting wellness on campus. 

Intramural Sports 

• Registration will open on January 1, but check out all of the IM Sport schedules now! 

Get a fresh start in 2020 by establishing healthy habits that can carry you into the next one! For more ideas on how to get involved with Recreation and Wellness, visit our website. 

By: Alex Sixt

Categories: General Recreation
Posted on Permanent link for Getting Involved with RecWell this Winter  on November 11, 2019.