FitWell – LMU Student EXP

7 Ways to Take Charge of Your Wellness This Week

As we enter into the second half of the fall semester, things can get stressful and we want to remind each of you how important it is to take time … Read more

Exercising the Body and Mind

Life can get pretty stressful. Homework, midterms, projects, repeat. Students can easily get lost in the shuffle of all this stress and forget to take care of themselves. Susanne Carpenter ‘20, … Read more

Purpose in Pink: Think Pink Fun Run

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and helps raise awareness about the importance of finding breast cancer early. LMU joined the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer … Read more

New F45 Fitness Program Finds a Home at the BRC

Students working out with a training to lift weights and correct form

The Burns Recreation Center (BRC) started this year off with a bang by unveiling a long-awaited renovated studio at the beginning of January to host F45, a rapidly growing fitness … Read more

“Feel Good Finals” Helps Students De-Stress During Finals at LMU Library

Feel Good Finals with Buster LMU Therapy Dog

While it’s no secret that finals week can be a hectic five days, most students would agree that petting some furry friends or snagging a sweet treat can help to relieve the pressure of exams and deadlines. With this in mind, LMU’s William H. Hannon Library and the Fitwell Center partnered up once again to hold their bi-annual “Feel Good Finals” events in and around the library, providing those hard at work with ways big and small to relax and refresh their minds. The events included on-site massages on the third floor of the library, a cookie bar on Monday night as well as a free “Snack and Swag” cart.

Keeping the Campus Healthy

Nick Diaz is passionate about wellness, self-care and helping people maintain personal health.. As Loyola Marymount University recently participated in Body Image Awareness Month, the junior biology major answered five questions about being a personal trainer at the Burns Recreation Center and how fellow students can stay healthy.

Inspired by her summer internship, Jeanette Ricci has turned a position as a student trainer and fitness instructor at Loyola Marymount University into her own business.