Can you run or walk 1000 miles in a year? We know you can! Become a part of the 1000 Mile Run Club when you cross the finish line. You can take all year or challenge yourself to get even more miles in! You will log your miles and once you get to 1000 miles you will get a 1000 Mile T-Shirt. Additionally, when you complete the the distance, you can get your $ back in the form of a credit or you can donate it to the annual campaign! Start running!

All are welcome to attend the session about “Introducing The Arts & Science of Meditation” for your overall well-being and happiness! FREE!

Taught by Dr. T.K. Parthasarathy, Emeritus Professor, SIUE, Certified Meditation Coach. “My mission in to make meditation accessible, practical, and transformative for everyone – so you can live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. As part of the Buddha CEO Quantum Foundation, I guide individuals from all walks of life toward greater clarity, inner peace, and purposeful living through meditation.”

A practical and science-backed introduction to how meditation can enhance your brain, body and life.

Session Highlights:

• Simple, practical meditation techniques anyone can apply
• Easy-to-understand neuroscience behind meditation
• Interactive guided meditation experience
• Strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily life
• Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike

The Neuroscience-Backed Benefits Of Meditation:

• Reduces Stress & Anxiety
  • Lowers activity in the amygdala and calms the stress-response system.
• Improves Focus & Clarity
  • Strengthens the prefrontal cortex for better concentration and mental performance.
• Enhances Emotional Resilience
  • Promotes emotional balance, compassion, and better decision-making.
• Increases Happiness & Life Satisfaction
  • Supports positive changes in the Default Mode Network (DMN), linked to happier, more present living.
• Supports Better Physical Health
  • Improves sleep, heart rate variability, blood pressure, and immune function.

Research from leading institutions like Harvard Medical School and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirms that regular meditation practice creates measurable structural and functional changes in the brain – a process known as neuroplasticity.

Maximize your fitness potential with this intense workout combining strength and cardio. Expect to see loss of unwanted pounds & inches, improved muscle tone, increased endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination & decreased body fat.

Full body 60-minute workout that sculpts your muscles. The class starts in the Upstairs Fitness Studio.

Our independent Triathlon is back! You have 10 weeks to complete a race. A link will be sent after you register. You will get a t-shirt at the end with your completed distance.
Half 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile foot
Full 2.4 mile swim, 2 mile bike, 26.2 mile foot
Ultra 4.8 mile swim, 224 mile bike, 52.4 mile foot

Weight training is a necessary component of everyone’s exercise program to manage weight, to protect against bone loss, to strengthen the body, and to fight against diseases. These classes use personalized instruction to teach members weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercises using free weights and machines for a full-body workout. We can accommodate every fitness level, regardless of experience, health concerns or physical limitations. It will give you a total body workout and improve your confidence using the Fitness Center.

Weight training is a necessary component of everyone’s exercise program to manage weight, to protect against bone loss, to strengthen the body, and to fight against diseases. These classes use personalized instruction to teach members weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercises using free weights and machines for a full-body workout. We can accommodate every fitness level, regardless of experience, health concerns or physical limitations. It will give you a total body workout and improve your confidence using the Fitness Center. Note: To take the Friday class, you must also be enrolled in a 2-day option.