Getting Started
If getting started toward a healthier lifestyle is one of your biggest challenges, we recommend a visit.
Come and tour our Fitness Center and its state-of-the-art equipment, learn about the programs led by professionals that are designed for people at every level of fitness. Don't worry about being new or unfamiliar with gyms.
Getting Started: Vital 11 Orientation
Our Vital 11 Orientation
If you want to get started with a fitness routine but feel overwhelmed at the gym, email or call 320-308-3613 to arrange one of our free "Vital 11" training sessions in our Fitness Center at the Student Recreation Center.
We'll cover schedules, personal training benefits, fees and policies.
We'll show you how to properly use our equipment and perform our total-body workout plan for noticeable results.
Workouts and Equipment
Workout
- Warm up-Mobility
- Back #1
- Back #2
- Chest
- Biceps
- Triceps
- Shoulders
- Legs
- Abs
- Cardio
- Flexibility
Equipment
- Linear Weight Lines
- Stationary Exercise Bikes
- Treadmills
- Cross Trainers
- Stairmasters
- Rowing Machine
- Upper body ergo meter
- Step Mill
- Stretching Area
- Free weight lifting area
- Cardio Theater
Prefer a Personal Trainer?
Our certified personal trainers know how to set up safe, effective and individualized programs in weight loss, weight gain and overall fitness. They offer sport-specific training and small-group sessions.
During your free 1/2-hour personal training consultation you will:
- Discuss what you would like to achieve.
- Review goals.
- Conduct a baseline fitness test.
- Set up a timeline.
Our personal training staff will answer questions and make appointments.
Rates
| 1/2-1 hour initial consultation | Free | ||||||||
St. Cloud State Student 1/2-hour Individual |
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| 1 session | $12.50 | ||||||||
| 5 sessions | $55 | ||||||||
| 10 sessions | $100 | ||||||||
St. Cloud State Student 1-hour Individual |
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| 1 session | $25 | ||||||||
| 5 sessions | $110 | ||||||||
| 10 sessions | $200 | ||||||||
Faculty/Staff/Alumni 1/2-hour Individual |
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| 1 session | $22 | ||||||||
| 5 sessions | $100 | ||||||||
| 10 sessions | $180 | ||||||||
Faculty/Staff/Alumni 1-hour Individual |
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| 1 session | $40 | ||||||||
| 5 sessions | $175 | ||||||||
| 10 sessions | $300 | ||||||||
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Payments
- Group sessions are priced per person for groups of 2-4 people.
- Sessions will be prepaid and will be due at the time of the initial appointment, not the consult.
- Check, cash or credit card is accepted. Please make checks payable to Saint Cloud State University.
- A sales tax will be added to the session(s) fee.
- Paying a Personal Trainer directly is strictly prohibited; all membership privileges to the Recreation Center will be terminated immediately.
- Session payments are non-refundable.
- Single and 5-session packages are good for 60 days from the original date of purchase.
- Half-hour session packages are good for 90 days from the original date of purchase.
- Packages of 10 are also available and are good for 120 days from the original date of purchase.
Forms and Policies
Forms
Please read and complete these forms before your first appointment.
Policies
- Sessions are on a 30-60 minute time frame.
- Please be on time for your appointments.
- If you are late for a session, it will end at the scheduled time.
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for a session, it will be considered a no show and you will be charged for the session.
- You must give the personal trainer 24 hours of notice to be considered for rescheduling a session.
- Clients must be cleared of any risk factors associated with physical activity before services can be offered.
- If risks are identified, the client will be required to provide the trainer with an official physician's referral document stating that the client has been cleared to engage in physical activity program.
Personal Trainer: Katherine M.
My name is Katherine and I am one of the Certified Personal trainers at SCSU! I got into fitness my first year of college when I went to a Zumba class and loved it. I then hired a personal trainer because I wanted to feel healthy and learn more about fitness. Since then I have gotten my NETA PT certification because I wanted to help guide people through their fitness journey and support them in becoming their best self!
Walking and Biking Trails
4 That Start at St. Cloud State
Walking and biking trails as short as 0.6 miles and as long as almost 7 miles will give your muscles a workout.
Four start from the St. Cloud State campus and provide scenic walking and biking opportunities; others begin nearby.
This St Cloud Area "Get Moving" River Map shows a number of spots in the area that are perfect for combining outdoor exercise and fun.