Eating around a workout seems counterproductive, but your body needs food for fuel and to repair muscles.The most important macronutrients to consume around a workout are carbohydrates and protein.Carbs are converted to glucose in the body, which is the...

Going to college is a huge financial investment. You have to pay for your books, your tuition and your housing—all of these in the name of higher education. One of the perks of going to NIU is the availability of a very decent Recreation Center where...

While many of the services provided by the Campus Recreation Center are covered by student fees, others have to be paid for. The Recreation Center’s budget cannot support all the expenses needed to plan and implement all the programs they provide, which...

Director of Greek Affairs Gina Gregolunas and the Women's Resource Center hosted free self-defense classes Wednesday night to promote safety for women across campus.The Rec Center, where the classes were held, provides instructors to teach basic self-defense...

DeKALB | Intramural sports at NIU allow all students to partake in everyday sports as well as some that people may never have heard of."Our goal is to offer diverse activities/sports to get everyone involved, not just the athletes from high school," said...

It's no downtown country club, it's not exclusive and it doesn't have a climbing wall, but NIU's Recreational Facility is trying to give students a place to work out in style. However, expensive equipment and an out-of-date facility are two problems facing...

DeKALB | The Campus Recreation Center is looking for people to get physical. A group instructor workshop is being held for any student interested in learning how to instruct an exercise class. Workshop director Eric Appiah said the initial meeting day...