Students share their experiences at the Fitness Center
"Going to a group class at the Fitness Center is kind of awkward at first, but I found right away how much fun it is to learn with other people. I thought I would feel apprehensive and judged by other students, but then I realized everyone’s in the same boat and just learning, too."
-Student Sara B.
"The M State Fitness Center was essential to me passing the Law Enforcement Skills Program. The personal training I received allowed me to meet and exceed my fitness goals. I highly recommend anyone attending M State to take full advantage of such an incredible opportunity.”
-Martin H., Criminal Justice graduate
"The Fitness Center is everything you never knew you needed to start or continue your fitness journey. It’s not overwhelming like most gyms, and you always feel welcome. It helped me gain my confidence back and pass physical fitness exams I otherwise had no chance with."
-Beth M., Criminal Justice graduate
"The M State Fitness Center is one of the key places to be on campus. It makes a difference to go to a gym where the trainer cares about your wellbeing."
-Student Brianna J.
“When I started at M State, I was not comfortable going to any gym due to my gender identity. When I first visited the fitness center and met Kay, she instantly made me feel comfortable and welcome. I attribute my ability to pass the physical exam for my job to the Fitness Center and all that Kay did for me.”
-Emory D., Criminal Justice graduate
"When I started at M State, I was still exploring which profession I wanted to pursue. I was struggling physically and I didn’t know where to start with all of this. Then I walked through the M State Fitness Center doors... I walked in with my cane, a lack of confidence, and at least 50 extra pounds that I didn’t need to be carrying around. Kay made things very doable for me. Food, eating schedules, exercise schedules, class schedules, you name it. There was never a 'one size fits all' component to Kay’s way of coaching and training. With Kay as your personal trainer, there is no goal too hard that Kay cannot help you reach. The best part of my journey...was all of the awesome people I met along the way. I met many other students with similar and different struggles that I faced (in school, in health, in life, etc.) who I got to learn from and befriend. Learning about the people around me allowed me to learn about myself. And we all got to do it together on our fitness journey! In group classes, individual gym time, personal training sessions, I found out just how much I was not alone."
-Graduate Josie M.
