By Jessye Gentry |Staff Writer| "An easy swim burns around 500 calories an hour, while a vigorous effort can torch almost 700," according to Women's Health. Here at CSUSB we have our very own pool located behind the Physical Education building. Spending time in the pool is great exercise. There are many different types of water exercises from simply swimming laps to more strenuous water aerobics. Water exercises are not only a fun way to get in shape and stay in shape, but they also help maintain cardiovascular fitness. "In swimming, if you aren't moving constantly, you're sinking, [which forces a cardio workout]," stated swimming and triathlon coach Earl Walton. Water … [Read more...] about CSUSB pool: A new way to exercise
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Water polo club brings polo back to CSUSB
By Suriel Chavez |Staff Writer| Women's water polo was a part of the CSUSB campus for over a decade, but the program was disassembled. That has not stopped Coyotes from forming a co-ed water polo club. Women's water polo's first year at CSUSB was in 1999 and its last season ended in 2014. After not having a winning season since 2008, the program was cut. CSUSB has not seen the last of water polo. A women's water polo club was started with the conclusion of the team, but it was reformed due to the lack of participants. The water polo club is a new, co-ed, sports club that will be meeting every Monday and Wednesday at the pool. Practices will start early in the morning at … [Read more...] about Water polo club brings polo back to CSUSB
Students get cooled at Splash-a-Poolooza
By Melissa Gilbert |Staff Writer| The pool was taken over by about 80 students looking to escape the heat and enjoy the Splash-a-Pooloza. The event took place on May 15 at the campus pool and was a success. Many people are not even aware there is a pool on campus. This event was a way to make students aware. A large inflated iceberg replica was placed in the middle of the pool. Fearless students climbed and jumped off the iceberg. Limbo, relay races and a watermelon eating contest gave the event the feeling of a neighborhood pool party. The Rec Center, along with the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU), provided free food to all the participants. Snow cones, hot dogs and nachos … [Read more...] about Students get cooled at Splash-a-Poolooza
Challenge the Bear
By Ryan Navaroli |Staff Writer| Imagine yourself on beautiful Big Bear Lake looking around at the seven mile stretch of water, surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. Now picture yourself having the opportunity to swim the entire length of the lake, but conveniently located on campus at the CSUSB pool. Winter quarter challenges Coyotes’ endurance with the Student Recreation and Fitness Center's Swim the Bear challenge. The Swim The Bear challenge is 497 laps that many participants attempt to accomplish at the CSUSB pool. These seven miles will test participants on their competitiveness as they look to swim the equivalent of Big Bear Lake. The challenge is not for the … [Read more...] about Challenge the Bear
CSUSB loses battle against UC San Diego
By Shane Burrell |Staff Writer| The woman’s water polo team had their last game at the La Jolla aquatic center against UC San Diego finishing with a score of 4-15. “We lost but we always leave feeling like winners as long as we know we gave it our best.” said player Heather Bertram. This years team is having to train harder, longer and more intense than ever before. “[They] bring one hundred percent in every single practice so that they can bring it to the game.” said head coach Sarah Reneker. Despite being one of the smaller teams in the division, the girls are showing how powerful they really are and that they’re able to handle whatever may come their way. According to Reneker it … [Read more...] about CSUSB loses battle against UC San Diego
Iron Coyote Triathlon challenges students’ will and physical fitness
By Shane Burrell |Staff Writer| The Spring quarter fitness event, “The Iron Coyote” is giving students an opportunity to challenge themselves and each other’s fitness in physical activities. The Iron Coyote Triathlon consists of 26.2 miles of running, 112 miles of biking, and 2.4 miles of swimming, but don’t worry about finishing all of this in one day, competitors have the entire quarter to complete all of the activities. “Students have from April 15 to June 7 to finish the event” said Barry Greene Jr. Coyote fitness coordinator. Greene said, “It’s a way to make friends, if one person wants to do the event then they get another person to do it with them. Soon they have a … [Read more...] about Iron Coyote Triathlon challenges students’ will and physical fitness
Fitness does not end once bikini season begins
By Brittany Shaw |Staff Writer| Summertime is fun for everyone, but the heat can make all the difference. This summer, dipping in to the CSUSB pool will make the summer a lot cooler. “A lot of people go swimming during the summer, the pool can get a little crowded,” said Raulabel Gonzalez, the Sports and Facilities Coordinator. Along with being open to students, it is also open to the public. Pool hours are a little different in the summer. It’s open at noon every day and close at 7 p.m. on week days, and 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. During the year, the pool is open for a few hours in the morning and a few at night. So the hours are much better in the … [Read more...] about Fitness does not end once bikini season begins
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