By Aaron Wolf |Staff Writer| For the adventurer seeking enthusiasts in us all, the CSUSB campus offers many activities that students can participate in, ranging from the 34-foot-tall, 1,000 square foot climbing area to outdoor, day trips to Holcomb Valley. The Rec Center offers a full range of climbing instruction where CSUSB students are able to learn how to rock climb. Rock climbing is said to be a physically strenuous activity, but the Rec Center's indoor climbing wall is suited to all abilities. The climbing wall is open to all students and Rec Center members. The wall features bouldering, which is rock climbing done without support ropes. Bouldering does not require … [Read more...] about Rock climbing enthusiasts, rejoice!
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Personal trainers training you for the holidays
By Loydie Burmah |Staff Writer| Personal trainers guide their clients by helping them maintain overall health physically, emotionally, and mentally through fitness, exercise and effective communication. "It started when I was in college, it was one of those personal challenges because I was a little bit shy and I guess you can say, not confident in myself," said health exercise major and trainer Vinh Duong. "But then after I started becoming more in tune with [the] exercise and the gym life in general, that's where I started to find my motivation," Duong added. Duong is one of many personal trainers in the Student Recreation and Fitness Center (Rec Center) that aids clients in … [Read more...] about Personal trainers training you for the holidays
Santos Manuel Student Union celebrates 36 years
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| A fully stocked nacho bar, an adventurous scavenger hunt and free iPad mini put a cherry on top of this year’s Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) birthday. The celebration was in honor of the SMSU, to commemorate its 36th anniversary. “One of the main goals for our SMSU birthday bash is to collect as much student feedback as possible,” said Alexsaundra Preston, marketing coordinator for the SMSU. Preston was responsible for putting this year’s SMSU birthday bash together. SMSU was incorporated in 1978. Since then, the SMSU has been celebrating its anniversary every few years, collaborating with all the centers and student staff that make up … [Read more...] about Santos Manuel Student Union celebrates 36 years
Burning into Winter quarter with TRX
By Uriel Ortega |Staff Writer| Total Body Resistance Exercise (TRX) is a high tempo, challenging, and unique exercise class offered at the Recreation Center. The class is geared to keep the heart rate pumping, calories burning, and pain thriving with the variety of different exercises. TRX Circuit Training is offered Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. in room 203 for all members of the Rec Center. The TRX Suspension Training is the best-in-class workout for doing hundreds of exercises using bodyweight. The TRX Circuit Training class at Rec Center is designed to build strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. Michael Karim, the class instructor, … [Read more...] about Burning into Winter quarter with TRX
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
Rock climbing techniques offered all quarter long
by Inno Sita |staff writer| Are you interested in rock climbing but aren’t sure if you know how to? Well, now is your chance to get your climb on at the recreational sports center where the climbing staff offers rock climbing lessons throughout the quarter. The artificial rock wall is located inside the Recreation Center, with a 34 feet high, 1,000 square foot climbing artificial rock. The wall contains several trails, which vary in difficulty. The climbing hours are Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Closed on Saturday. The classes are taught by certified instructors, so they understand all the necessary … [Read more...] about Rock climbing techniques offered all quarter long
Kiss My Ace victory in intramural volleyball
By Shane Burrell |Staff Writer| Coyotes show off their athletic skills and competitiveness competing in this quarter’s intramural volleyball events who have a new champion. The team Kiss my Ace, took the A league finals against team Take Notes this past Tuesday May 28, with a score of 15-11 the first game, 9-15 in the second and 25-20 in the third, winning best two out of three. Krystal Nunez, Kasi Kauvaka, Jonny Tuitavke, Kasandra Ramos, Jasmin Keller, and Sal Aguilar, played on team Kiss my Ace. In addition, players of team Take Notes include Angel Lizarde and Breanna Marrefo, although they did not win the championship they were able to give Kiss my Ace a run for their … [Read more...] about Kiss My Ace victory in intramural volleyball
The Rec Center Climbing Wall
By Oscar Hernandez |Staff Writer| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6v8vnahaNg Take your workouts to new heights by climbing the rock wall at the CSUSB Student Recreation and Fitness Center. Click on the video to learn more. … [Read more...] about The Rec Center Climbing Wall
Snowboarding over Spring Break
By James Kohler |Staff Writer| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxMUvOzKN3U Let's go snowboarding! Learn about local ski resorts and where to get the best deals on rental equipment on campus. Click to learn more. … [Read more...] about Snowboarding over Spring Break
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
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