YMCA
Did you know that as a Wilkes student, faculty, or staff member that you a free membership to the YMCA external website? Take advantage of this amazing benefit! View the monthly class schedule here external website. There is something for everyone - all ages, all levels!
Area Fitness Facilities
Here is just a sampling of the many gyms and fitness centers in the local region.
- Vive Health and Fitness external website
- Odyssey Fitness external website
- Danko's All American Fitness external website
- Leverage Fitness Studio external website
- Planet Fitness external website
CrossFit
Are you interested in CrossFit but not sure where to start? Not sure if CrossFit is right for you? Read a little about it here external website then find out more by visiting a local "box". Most offer a visitor pass to try it out before you commit.
Yoga Classes
There are a variety of yoga studios located in the area and many of the larger fitness facilities (YMCA, Vive, etc.) that offer group exercise classes include yoga on their schedules, which are usually available online so you can check them out. Many yoga studios also offer barre and pilates classes, so you can try a variety of class types at one location. These are just a few of the local yoga establishments to get you started.
- Balance Yoga and Wellness external website
- Nearme Yoga external website
- Melt Hot Yoga external website
- The Salt Barre external website
Hiking Trails
Get outside and explore the many hiking trails that our area has to offer!
Simms Center Hours
The University Center on Main gym has scheduled times for open recreation as well as an eighth mile track for walking, jogging, or running!
Wilkes University Walking Paths
COMING SOON! Get out of the office or classroom and talk a walk around our beautiful campus! Based on how far you'd like to walk, we can suggest a route.
Meditation
Dr. Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy, leads a weekly group meditation session on campus on Tuesdays. Please contact her at linda.paul@wilkes.edu for more information.
Other Resources
A collection of links to outside resources to help you improve or maintain your mental wellbeing.
Group Meetings
More info coming soon on Nutritional Support Group Meetings at Wilkes University!
Other Resources
A collection of links to outside resources to help you improve or maintain your eating habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
These were the most frequently asked questions from the Navigating Nutrition workshop on January 25, 2019.