Ever wonder what exercise can do for your health? WSU’s Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Leadership Team will be hosting events October 23-27, to promote physical activity and to introduce the EIM global health initiative to campus.

Here’s what’s happening each day of the week:

Monday, Oct. 23

WSU’s EIM initiative kicks off with three all-campus walks, one at 12:00 p.m., one at 12:30 p.m. and another at 1:00 p.m.

President Kirk Schulz and Provost Dan Bernardo will be walking during the 1 p.m. o-clock time slot. Community members are encouraged to attend the walk. The initiative is being hosted by the sport science and athletic training programs and will have different components each day.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Today EIM will be teaching quick and easy flexibility exercises that anyone can do in the home, office or classroom. Come learn and experience EIM from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Glenn Terrell Mall. A free yoga class will also be offered at the Chinook from 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Come test your strength today and complete as many push-ups or sit-ups as you can! We will have a contest throughout the day to see if we get more push-ups or sit-ups. Come learn and experience EIM from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Glenn Terrell Mall.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Test your endurance with jump ropes, a jog throughout campus, or a walk test. Come learn and experience EIM from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Glenn Terrell Mall.

Friday, Oct. 27

EIM leaders will be teaching proper squat and lifting techniques with fitness professionals throughout the day. EIM will also have a squat challenge with a collective goal of 2,000 squats for the day. Come learn and experience EIM from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Glenn Terrell Mall.