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. 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.

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!

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.

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!

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 2020. Programming allows youth to 'exercyse' with ISU students and athletes. Check back 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