Boise State University

08/26/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2026 14:57

Fall 2026 Fitness Challenge registration is open for faculty and staff

KINES 432 Conditioning Principles students provide personal training to faculty and staff as part of the kinesiology Fitness Challenge, Kinesiology Annex. Photo Patrick Sweeney

The Fitness Challenge will begin on Monday, September 14, ending the week prior to Fall Break.

Faculty and staff will commit to participate two days per week, and KINES 432 Conditioning Principles students will commit to provide personal training. The purpose of this semester-long project is to help faculty and staff improve their health and wellness by providing a knowledgeable trainer and external accountability. Clients and personal trainers will agree to meet a minimum of two times per week. Those interested in participating can register via the Participant Registration Form for Fitness Challenge.

Faculty and staff will commit to participate in two days per week of personal training with students in the kinesiology department's conditioning principles course. The goal of this semester-long project is to help faculty and staff improve their health and wellness by providing a knowledgeable trainer and external accountability. Employees will meet with their student trainers a minimum of two times each week.

Participants will be provided times to train in the Kinesiology Annex weight room. Locker rooms are available.

The weight room is open for training Monday through Friday:

  • 7-9 a.m.
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • 4-6 p.m.

Student personal trainers will develop and guide clients through an exercise routine designed to help meet their goals. Participants will be required to complete a health history questionnaire before beginning.

Before and after data will compare weight, body mass index and resting heart rate and blood pressure, as well as appropriate performance measures (e.g. speed, power, strength). Clients who have made the most significant improvement across all measures will be awarded prizes (as will their personal trainers).

For help or additional questions, contact Contact Blake Densley (course instructor) at [email protected], Maizie Wakefield at [email protected], or Maya Ratner at [email protected] for questions.

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