SELF Magazine will welcome AU students to the Quad on April 27 to kickstart its 20th annual “Workout in the Park” fitness day event after the University won SELF’s “Workout on the Quad” competition.
AU beat out competing schools in SELF’s “Workout on the Quad” social game, powered by HerCampus.com, that rewards a combination of real work and virtual gameplay, according to a press release.
More than 100 AU students participated by working out and also making personalized avatars and virtual fitness parks in the game.
Her Campus American editor-in-chief and founder, Lesley Siu, a School of Communication senior, is looking forward to the upcoming event.
“As an online magazine for collegiate women, our [Her Campus] chapter strives to educate and inform American University students on health, life, career and style news,” she said. “‘Workout on the Quad’ provides the ideal opportunity for Her Campus and SELF to engage the campus community in leading active lifestyles, and we are delighted to be a part of it.”
The University’s chapter of Her Campus chose to participate in the contest because they believe in SELF’s mission to motivate and inspire women to look and feel their best, Siu said.
The day feature a day of events including group exercise, food samples, free merchandise, beauty tips and more, according to The Sacramento Bee.
“There is something for everyone,” according to SELF’s website.
“We’re thrilled that American University, in the heart of our nation’s capital, has won the challenge, and we hope the entire student body and campus community will join SELF and our partner brands for this very unique and exhilarating day!” Laura McEwen, vice president and publisher of SELF, said.
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