You'll make new friends and keep active when you try out some of the sport, fitness and wellness opportunities available at Normandale.
Free Fitness and Recreation Resources
Les Mills On Demand - over 95 workouts across 8 categories
Peloton App - Free 90 day trial
Offers live on-demand classes with or without equipment.
Includes diverse selection of indoor cycling, running, walking, bootcamp, strength and outdoor (audio-only) classes.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Resources
Headspace – Meditation
Free meditation support
Free meditation tracks to listen to
Headspace app – “Weathering the storm” collection
Meditation for sleep, stress, anxiety, relaxation
Outdoor Recreation
Local trails/parks near Bloomington
-Fort Snelling State Park
In the heart of the Twin Cities, this park offers extensive hiking, bike and ski trails. You also can canoe, golf, swim, and explore Pike Island, where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers converge.
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Swimming Beach
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Bike Trails
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Hiking
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Dakota Memorial
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Cross-country Skiing
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Interpretive Exhibits
-Hyland Lake Park Reserve
A scenic retreat in the heart of Bloomington. Hyland Lake Park offers breathtaking prairie landscapes and endless opportunities for outdoor fun.
Highlights:
-Marsh Lake Park
A large, 500-acre park located near the center of Bloomington, just north of Normandale Community College. Marsh Lake Park is a haven for passive outdoor recreation.
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If you plan to visit any beaches, local trails and parks, please act responsibly with regards to CDC, state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet between other visitors and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Slowing the spread of novel coronavirus is everyone’s responsibility
Daily Lockers Available On Campus
There are a variety of locker options available to current students for daily use. All lockers on campus are for DAY use only. A $30 fee will be charged for locker keys returned late or lost.
Yellow Lockers *Student ID is required to use these lockers*
Where: Activities Building, in front of the Activities Check-In Desk
When: Available during Activities Desk hours
How: Present your Student ID at the Activities Desk and ask for a yellow locker key. The key will have a locker number on it. Make sure you return your key to the Activities Desk by the end of the day.
Locker Room Lockers *Reserved for those using the Fitness Center or Gymnasium - Student ID is required to use these lockers*
Where: Activities Building, check in at the Activities Check-In Desk
When: Available during Activities Desk hours
How: Present your Student ID at the Activities Desk and ask for a locker room locker key. The key will have a locker number on it. Make sure you return your key to the Activities Desk by the end of the day.
Coin-Operated Maroon Lockers *A quarter is required to use these lockers*
Where: Activities Building, in the hallway across from the Fitness Center
When: Available during campus building hours
How: Choose a locker that has a key attached to it. Open the locker and place a quarter in the slot inside the door. Place your items inside the locker, close the door, turn the key to the left and take the key out. When you return the locker key to the locker, you will get your quarter back.
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