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Wellness and Recreation

Make your health a priority with Wellness and Recreation! Set yourself up for success in the classroom, work, and at home by planning physical activity into your day at Normandale.

Wellness and Recreation provide a variety of sports and fitness opportunities to help you stay active. Whether you’re looking to sweat, build muscle, or relieve stress, there’s something for everyone.

Exercise Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Meet new friends, have fun and stay active by participating in recreational sports or joining group fitness classes. You might find a workout buddy while you’re exercising in the fitness center or connect with a classmate over yoga. We also offer lockers and sports equipment rentals.

Physical health impacts your mental health and academic life, too. Healthy individuals make better students, and better students make healthier communities.

Enjoy using your sports abilities or develop new skills by participating in recreational sports! Past club sports have included basketball, flag football, ice hockey, and soccer.

Our newly renovated fitness center and gym are free to all Normandale students! Stop in to use weights, exercise machines, and other sports equipment.

Participants of all fitness levels are invited to join our group fitness classes. Meet new friends while you stay active.

YOGA

Fall 2026 Yoga schedule*:

  • Tuesdays, 12pm-1:00pm
  • September 8th – December 15th
  • Location: Activities Building, Room A1570

*NOTE: Yoga schedule subject to change.

Contact: studentlife@normandale.edu with any questions regarding Yoga.

Locker Rentals

There are a variety of locker options. Lockers are available for use by all, including those not using the Fitness Center & Gym. ALL lockers are for DAY USE only.

All items remaining in all lockers after closing will be brought to the Lost and Found. Return keys to the Activities Desk. Any key not returned within 24 hours will be charged a $30 Late fee.

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.

Student ID is required to use these lockers.

  • Where: Activities Building, Outside Fitness Center Locker Rooms & near Student Resources
  • When: Available during Activities Desk hours & School Hours
  • How: Lockers are first come, first serve. Present your Student ID at the Activities Desk and ask for a Maroon 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.

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: Lockers are first come first serve. Please follow the instructions provided on the lockers and input your own 4-digit pin.

Fitness Facilities

Normandale offers two facilities for students, faculty and staff to use; the Fitness Center and the Gym.

The Fitness Center features multiple resistance machines along with ellipticals, treadmills, dumbbells, two smith machines, free range exercise equipment and more.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level—from beginners to experts.

Students

The Fitness Center is open and free to all currently enrolled Normandale students.  To use the facility, please bring your student ID and appropriate fitness attire including a pair of gym shoes.

NOTE: Must sign a liability waiver before access on first visit. Minors (17 and under) and/or PSEO students must obtain a parent/guardian signature. Feel free to pick up a waiver to bring home at the Activities Desk.

Staff/Faculty

The Fitness Center is free and open to all current staff and faculty of Normandale. A liability waiver must be signed before access upon first visit.

Fitness Center and Gym Hours

Fall 2026 Hours (Mon. August 24th-Thur. December 24th)

Fitness Center

  • Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED

Gym

  • Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00am-12pm; 1:30pm-6pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:00am-10am; 1:30pm-6pm
  • Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED

NOTE: Gym and Fitness Center are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Facility hours are subject to change. Scheduled events and classes take priority.

Fitness and Recreation Resources

Below you’ll find a variety of online and offline resources to help keep you well and active.

Free Fitness Resources

  • Les Mills On Demand: Over 95 workouts across 8 categories that can be completed from anywhere.
  • Peloton App: Live, on-demand classes with or without equipment. Includes a wide selection of indoor cycling, running, walking, bootcamp, strength, and outdoor (audio-only) classes. Free 30-day trial.

Wellness Resources

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Resources: Articles, handouts, infographics, podcast episodes, videos, and more. Topics covered include exercise, covid, and overall health.
  • Headspace: Meditation app for sleep, stress, anxiety, and relaxation. Offers free meditation audio tracks and meditation support.

Outdoor Recreation

You'll find the following trails and parks located near campus in Bloomington.

Contact Recreation and Fitness

Activities, Rec Sports and Wellness

952-358-8273

Desk: A1503, lower level of the Activities Building

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