ExerCYse is Medicine

EXERCise is Medicine - and a whole lot more!

ExerCYse is a Department of Kinesiology Outreach program that is working to advance the global 'Exercise is Medicine' (EIM) initiative. The goal of the EIM initiative is to increase visibility about the importance of physical activity and to advance the notion of exercise as a 'vital sign' in the medical community.

The Exercise is Medicine - On Campus (EIM-OC) club at Iowa State University is officially recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The club achieved Silver status in 2017 and are continuing to enhance the program over time and are pushing for Gold designation next. Visit the Kinesiology Outreach link to learn more about the unique vision of EIM-OC and how our group is achieving this vision.

Exercyse Newsletters

We are now sending out monthly EIM newsletters! By subscribing to these newsletters you will receive updates on the organization, upcoming dates and events, tips on how to stay healthy, and ways to get involved in our EIM movement. We create a newsletter for both the campus and local Ames community. Make sure to subscribe to the newsletter you would like to receive below! You can also check out our current newsletter here.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

SUBSCRIBE HERE!

tshirt sales

Our SportTek dry-fit
t-shirts make a comfortable and sleek addition to your attire. Send us an email at exercyse@iastate.edu if you are interested in purchasing one. A portion of your purchase will go towards continued health promotion activities at local schools, senior living facilities, and campus-wide activities!

become an ambassador

We are always looking for more members to get involved and join us as we move forward with our initiative! Get started with ExerCYse is Medicine by following the button below to our ambassador page.

Ambassador

volunteer

Give pulse is the central Ambassador volunteer hub for all things ExerCYse! This hub provides our Ambassadors with a unique way signing up to volunteer for events and track their volunteer service over time. Students interested in ExerCYse should register through GivePulse.com and join the ExerCYse is Medicine group.

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from. Visit our Volunteer tab to explore the events we hold among multiple populations.

DONATIONS

If you are interested in donating to ExerCyse is Medicine here at Iowa State, please visit our fundraiser page for more information!

Fundrasiers

Walk with EasE!

We have had to pause our enrollment for the group exercise version of WWE but we have made updates to the ‘self-directed’ version to support virtual delivery, allowing registration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For details click here!

If you have been referred by your health care provider, sign up for the program below!

walk with ease signup

ExerCYSE Time

ExerCYse Time will be back in the Fall of 2022 and Spring of 2023. Programming allows youth to 'exercyse' with ISU students and athletes. Check out our "Community" tab for details. Read the article here to learn more!

"cydekicks" personal health coaching

The ExerCYse team has partnered with the ISU Student Wellness program to provide personalized health coaching for incoming ISU students. Students are paired with trained, upper division health coaches and are guided in ways to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyles. Click the button below for more details on this program.

Cyde Kicks