Health and Fitness Expert Joey Thurman Coming to SIUE’s Campus
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Club Sport’s Program is welcoming alumnus Joey Thurman as part its inaugural SIUE Club Sports Alumni Weekend, Friday-Sunday, April 14-16. Thurman will be at The Cougar Store in the Morris University Center on Saturday, April 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for a book signing.
“It is an honor to be invited back to SIUE to share my knowledge of the health and fitness industry,” said Thurman. “I am excited to be part of the Club Sports Alumni Weekend as my experience on the club ice hockey team enhanced my educational experience.”
Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, television contributor/host and the director of Chicago’s top gym, MODE. He is the author of two books including his newest best-selling book, The Minimum Method, The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You.
Thurman graduated from SIUE in 2006 with a degree in liberal studies. During his senior year at SIUE, he was introduced to the health and fitness world and began his journey pursuing that as his career.
Thurman was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times and NEWBEAUTY’s top three favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more.
Photo: SIUE alumnus Joey Thurman.