October InSTALLment: Exercise is Medicine

What is EIM?

“Exercise is Medicine” (EIM) is an initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). EIM encourages physicians to include physical activity in patient treatment plans by referring them to exercise professionals. EIM believes that physical activity should be assessed as a part of “all healthcare”. The main goal is to increase awareness on how exercise positively impacts physical, mental, and emotional well-being. EIM on-campus encourages faculty, staff and students to improve the health and well-being of the campus community by making movement a part of the daily campus culture and providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime. (ACSM 2025) (FGCU.edu 2025)

Reasons to Get Moving Today:

Better Mood: Getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily can immediately reduce anxiety and help you sleep better.
Better Brain Function: Regular physical activity keeps your thinking, learning, and judgement skills sharp.
Stronger Bones and Muscles: Physical activity of at least moderate intensity can slow the loss of bone density.
Fewer Sick Days: Physically active people tend to take fewer sick days. (CDC 2025)

EIM Steps For Better Health:

Referral: You can refer yourself of have a department, such as Student Health Services, refer you for a free fitness assessment.
Assessment: The free fitness assessment will be performed by a team of exercise professionals.
Exercise: After the assessment, you will receive an exercise prescription tailored to your goals and needs.
Personal Trainer: Schedule a free appointment to work with a personal trainer at our University Recreation & Wellness Center.

How to Get Started with EIM:

Learn how a comprehensive fitness assessment can determine your health-related physical fitness.
Work 1-on-1 with a personal trainer.
Learn how to perform and implement a fitness routine into your daily life.

You can refer yourself for EIM or have someone else refer you! Referal form link: https://www.connect2mycloud.com/OnlineModules/PublicForm/FillOutPublicForm?formCode=f24db080-f3c0-4…

Join us at our EIM Events!

October is Exercise is Medicine Month! URecWell provides opportunities to show all the benefits of exercise with three different events:

Welcome to Weights                  10/8 from 5:30-7:30pm

Waterfront Yoga                           10/16 from 6-7pm

Fitness Fright Fest                         All day 10/30 

Question of the Month: What does EIM stand for? 

Answer the Question of the Month on our EagleLink event: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11698127