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Chelsey Clark
  • Class of 2012
  • Champaign, IL

Chelsey Clark of Arcola, IL Motivates Students, Faculty & Staff to Get Fit at Lakeview

2012 Feb 14

Students, faculty and staff from Lakeview College of Nursing are becoming healthier due to the efforts of a few of the school's senior-level nursing students. Many are participating in a new student-run project that is called Get Fit at Lakeview.

Chelsey Clark of Arcola, IL is one of the student organizers of this project.

The Lakeview students developed the Get Fit at Lakeview project because they say it is important for nursing students and nurses to be healthy role models for their peers and patients. Additionally, the members of the group noted that if nurses continue to participate in a lifestyle that includes healthy eating habits and exercise routines, they will be less likely to miss work days.

"Sitting in a classroom all day and studying all night is an easy way to get out of shape quickly. We really wanted to incorporate promoting a healthy lifestyle while providing the opportunity to take certified group fitness classes for our peers. We have had an amazing turn out and hope this is something that will continue on at Lakeview!" explained Chelsey Clark, one of Get Fit at Lakeview's organizers.

Melissa Barber, a senior student at Lakeview College of Nursing, is participating in the Get Fit at Lakeview program. She says, "As a student in my last semester, I find myself without a lot of extra time and an added amount of stress. I feel like if staying fit is important to you, you'll find a way to make time for it, not an excuse; having Get Fit at Lakeview takes away the excuse."

The goal of the project is to improve the overall health of Lakeview students, faculty and staff by participating in a "biggest loser" inspired competition. The participant that loses the largest percent of body fat will win a monetary award, a fitness package from Kinex Fitness Studios of Urbana, IL valued at $100, and two round-trip airfare tickets to anywhere in the contiguous 48 states to celebrate the winner's accomplishments from Kinex Fitness Studios.

Get Fit at Lakeview is also offering fitness classes bi-weekly to participants at Lakeview taught by Kinex Fitness Studios personal trainers and group fitness instructors. As a reward for attending these classes, participants will be given a free Kinex T-shirt and water bottle.

The group has also focussed on healthier eating. They have sold City Girl Frozen Yogurt (formerly Skinni Girl) bi-weekly at selected lunch times in order for students to have a healthy snack. They have also lobbied for healthier choices within the vending machines that reside on site at Lakeview College of Nurrsing.

The competition will officially wrap up on April 13, 2012, but many are hoping that students, faculty and staff will continue to Get Fit at Lakeview.

Lakeview College of Nursing has provided excellence in nursing education since 1894. Lakeview currently offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree program in Danville as well as Charleston, Illinois.

For more information about this event please contact Lakeview College of Nursing at 217-709-0920.