Physical Wellness

  • Physical wellness is the combination of regular physical exercise, proper nutrition, and the avoidance of drugs and alcohol.
  • Physical wellness includes things such as cardiovascular endurance, and body composition.
  • Physical well being involves a systematic balance of medical check-ups and self-care.

Campus Resources

ARAMARK Dining Services   Dining Website
Campus Recreation (Intramural Sports) 395.2356 Recreation Website
Campus Rec - Walking Trails 1-5 mile routes
Willett Hall Weight Room    
Student Health and Wellness Center 395.2102 Graham Bldg.
Outdoor Club    
L.E.A.F. - Longwood Environmental Awareness Foundation    

Local Resources

Bear Creek Lake State Park 804.492.4410 Cumberland, VA 929 Oak Hill Rd. 23040
Briery Creek Lake   Rt. 15 South
Curves - Fitness For Women 392.8080 1810 A Perry Dr., Farmville
High Bridge    
Holiday Lake State Park 804-328-3031  
James River State Park    
Main Street Lanes (Bowling) 392.9916 2006 S. Main St., Farmville
Occoneechee State Park   15 miles East of Clarksville
Pocahontas State Park   Chesterfield County
Sandy River Reservoir   Sandy River Website
Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historic State Park    
Smith Mountain Lake   Bedford County
Staunton River State Park   18 miles east of South Boston
Twin Lakes State Park 392.3435 Green Bay, VA HW 629
Wilkes Lake   Farmville
Wolf Gangs Gym    
YMCA Southside Virginia Family 392.3456 404 E. Third St.
Longwood Golf Course 392.2613  
Heartland Golf Club 392.6656 36 Wedgewood Dr.
Canoes/Kayak Rentals 392-6645 Appomattox River Co. 614 N. Main St.
Southside Community Hospital Sleep Clinic 315.2407 800 Oak St
Back to Health, Natural Foods & Deli 392.6924 119 W. Third St.
Eggleston Karate Studio 392.8800 215 W. Third St.
Aramark Dining Services (Nutritionist/Dietician)    
Eating Disorders   www.NationalEatingDisorders.org
Methodizer Exercise group (Low impact aerobics (Mon./Wed./Fri. 9am)   Farmville United Methodist Church

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