Recreational Sports Strength and Fitness Week

The MSU Department of Recreational Sports is hosting its sixth annual Strength and Fitness Week beginning Monday [Oct. 26]. Sponsored by Max Muscle and Juva Juice, the week encourages overall fitness within the university through participation in the week's events at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. They include: Squat, Monday [Oct. 26], 6 p.m.; Bench Press, Tuesday [Oct. 27], 6 p.m.; Deadlift, Wednesday [Oct. 28], 6 p.m.; Obstacle Course, Thursday [Oct. 29], 4:30 p.m.; and Turkey Trot 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday [Oct. 31], 8 a.m. (https://www.msstate.edu/events/2015/08/2015-turkey-trot-5k10k/). All participants need to be present 30 minutes prior to the start time of each event for weigh-in. Early registration must be completed by 5 p.m. Friday [Oct. 23] at the "Link" below or in person at the Member Services Office. Fees for Sanderson Center members are $5 per event or $15 for all four events; non-members, $10 per event or $30 for all four events. Day of Registration begins at 8 a.m. Monday [Oct. 26]. The cost for members is $10 per event or $25 for all four events; non-members, $20 per event or $50 for all four events. An MSU Strongman and Strongwoman 2015 will be named. Those who participate in all Strength Week events and the 5K portion of the Turkey Trot on Saturday [Oct. 31] are eligible to win Mr. and Miss MSU Fitness 2015. Click the "Link" below for more information and to register.