Hillsdale Health and Fitness

Why must we exercise the body as well as the mind?

It is for this reason, too, that the College encourages physical activity among its students. Long experience and research confirm that strenuous activity is both good in itself and in its ability to sharpen the intellect and build character. While many today think that one’s mind is one’s identity, we know by faith and by reason that the mind is no “ghost in a machine.” Body, mind, and soul are all integrated together and made to be a unity, a person. Together, they constitute who we are. Because what touches one—body, mind, or soul—normally influences the others, Hillsdale College seeks to cultivate the excellence of each. With regard to the body, it provides students the opportunity to create a structured, individually designed system of physical activity, and by so doing contributes to the improvement of mind and heart so central to the Mission of the College.

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Recreation

We believe that students should be diligent in study and physical wellness. Check out the options to stay active on campus!

Fitness

We value students’ mental and physical well-being. Check out the different fitness classes and facilities on campus.

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Health Center

Our Health Center is the hub for your mental and physical health. Check out the Health Services page for information on scheduling appointments and more!

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Year in review! As we wrap up the school year, take a moment to reflect on the wellness wheel and these questions: What areas did you do well keeping in balance? What areas did you struggle to keep in balance and why? What are some goals you cou
As we head into summer, here are Dr. Netley’s tips for maintaining wellness over the break! Move often. Try to take 8,000 to 12,000 steps per day. Incorporate vigorous aerobic activity weekly and resistance train 2-3 times per week. Eat ample
Here are tips from Brock Lutz, Clinical Counselor, for life during exam season! Brock’s first tip is to stick to the basics of health and self-care: eat regularly, continue to exercise, get as much sleep as possible, and find time for recreati
Have you ever wondered how to build a healthy plate of food? Here are some guidelines from Denise Lovinger, the Health Center’s Registered Dietician Nutritionist! 1. Begin with protein, such as poultry, fish, meat, cottage cheese, greek yogur
Health Services Survey! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to complete a confidential survey about health services at Hillsdale College. This is part of an ongoing commitment to evaluate and improve the services at Ambler Health and W
Fitness Class Highlight! The group fitness classes offered at the Sports Complex and Founders Gym are a great way to stay active with friends. Here are the different classes offered on a weekly basis: - Total Fit: A circuit based fitness class with

Check out Health Services’ Instagram for ways you can stay active.

The Wellness Wheel

A balanced approach to health and wellness