Fitness | Fairmont State University

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide fitness activities that contribute to the health, well-being and social development that enhances the learning outcomes of the FSU community.

The fitness program provides a positive and healthy environment in which participants can engage in strength and cardiovascular training.

With a personal commitment, the fitness program will help participants achieve a healthy lifestyle in a diverse and inclusive learning community.

SWIM TO BREAK

See yourself Swimming this Fall semester!

Mileage to some local destinations have been calculated & converted into laps in the Falcon Center Pool.

Swim Laps & record them each day.
*Laps must be swam in Falcon Center Pool*

$50 material from Kiefer.com
for top male & female winner.

Competition will end December 8th.

Miles To Break

Miles To Break
1 Length (Lap) Falcon Center Pool	25 yds	1 Length
FSU Mini Triathlon Distance	200yds	8 Lengths
Mini Triathlon Swim Distance	.8 mi	57 Lengths
1 mile	1 mi	70 Lengths
Triathlon Swim Distance	2.4 mi	169 Lengths
Distance Across Cheat Lake WV	8 mi	563 Lengths
Distance to Morgantown WV	20 mi	1,408 Lengths
Average miles Michael Phelps Swims Per Day	8 mi	560 Lengths
Distance to Alcatraz Island San Francisco CA	2,642 mi	185,997 Lengths

*Destinations that cannot be driven to, have been calculated airline miles.

STRONGMAN COMPETITION

Congratulations & Thank You goes out to who participated and supported the first FSU Strongman Competition

Strongman Competition

Staff Demonstration
(Strongman Competition)

Results

Name	Overall Place	Tire Flip	Feed Bags	Keg Toss	Hydrant Hold	Hydrant Carry
Jay S	1st	0:49.04	32	33	0:47.72	2
Andrew G	2nd	0:49.25	27	23	0:55	3
Chris B	3rd	0:49.79	27	27.6	0:57.03	2
Scott T	4th	0:49.65	27	27	0:49.9	3
Ryan R	5th	0:56.87	19	0:21.7	0:25.66	5
Phil Y	6th	0:56.50	23	0:17.11	0:32.88	3
Kevin L	6th	0:54.19	24	0:22.9	0:47.72	4
DeAngelo C	7th	1:41	27	0:16.10	0:26	2

WALK AROUND THE WORLD

Walk around the indoor track & attempt to walk the same distance around the world.

Attempt it alone, or with a team of 2, 3 or 4 participants.
Record your laps (slips at reception desk) each day
& we calculate your miles.

Results posted each Friday.

Earth Circumference = 24,902
Average Stride Lenth = 2.5 ft long
2,000 steps - 1 mile