ExerCYse is Medicine

what is EXERCyse?

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. Click here to see an ISU news story about our student-led ExerCYse programming.

ExerCYse at Iowa State University is officially recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise is Medicine - On Campus (EIM-OC) program. We 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.

EIM & Wings Of hope fundraiser

This year we are raising money to support Wings of Hope, an organization that works to provide care for children with disabilities in Haiti.

Our goal is to raise $3000 to send a full time physical therapist to Haiti to help aid in supporting the needs of the children there. The money will be raised through proceeds from our third annual 5K on Saturday, April 27th as well as our raffle where many prizes are up for grabs.

Click the link below if you would like to sign up for the 5K! If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets you can do so on the day of 5K just before the race.

Fundraiser

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. There are two separate newsletters that we send out. One includes info for the campus community and the other includes info for our youth parents! Make sure to subscribe to the newsletter you would like to receive below! You can also check out our current newsletter 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!

Support exercyse

We need your help to keep enhancing and expanding our programming. Donations to support ExerCYse can be made directly through a secure ISU Foundation ExerCYse link. All proceeds will go to ExerCYse is Medicine to help with our events and future growth!

Spring into exercyse

2019's Spring into Exercise week will be hosted this year from April 22nd to the 27th. We will be hosting many events this year that everyone is welcome to join! Check out our Spring into ExerCYse tab below to see the events and happenings coming up.

Spring into ExerCYse

In the news

Check out an article from the College of Human Sciences about our very own ExerCYse Time program here!

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.

"cyde kick" 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

exercyse in action

ACES Day

HS Week Healthiest State Walk

Second annual EIM 5K

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contact us

Send us an email at exercyse@iastate.edu