The Student Recreation & Wellness Center offers a wide range of classes, cardio machines, weight-equipment, and much more, and it's free to all students. The goal of the SRWC is to provide students with a "safe and enjoyable programs and facilities to meet the diverse needs of students," according to their website. Students have a wide range of options to exercise here on campus. Academic performance and exercise are closely related to each other. The American College of Sports Medicine has found that exercise and GPA are closely related, they have found that " students who exercised vigorously seven days a week had G.P.A.’s that were, on average, 0.4 points higher than those who … [Read more...] about Improve Your Grades at the SRWC
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Workout fads that have come and gone
By Diara Fowler IStaff WriterI From a quick 15 minute workout to the sweat drenching variety of workout tapes, many exercises have had their moments of fame. Such exercises end up becoming exercise fads. An exercise fad is a piece of equipment or celebrity sponsored video that is seen in an infomercial that uses ease, speed, and comfort to appeal to customers over equipment that is proven a fad is a quick fix with short-term and temporary result. A few popular workout fads have been the ThighMaster, the Jane Fonda workout collection, Ta-Boe by Billy Blank, Richard Simons aerobics tapes, The Perfect Pushup, Bow-flex home gyms and the shake weight. As these fads come and go … [Read more...] about Workout fads that have come and gone
Evolution of Workout Equipment
By Diara Fowler |Staff Writer| The equipment in the gym has been around for many years, but the history of its transformation has rarely been discussed. Hundreds of machines we still use in gyms and homes have been updated or modernized, making workouts safer and convenient. "Equipment has evolved with the genre we are in," explained personal trainer Emmanuel Luna. According to Luna, performance genre training has been gaining popularity as one of the most effective workout regimens. "I am an active member of the gym culture," said student Josh Gonzalez. According to Livestrong, "The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, and Greeks were credited with creating the very … [Read more...] about Evolution of Workout Equipment
Students offer exercise and diet tips
By Suriel Chavez |Staff Writer| On a campus like ours, there is wide rage of diversity, so it is fitting that there would be students getting in shape in various ways. The problem with exercise routines and diets, one method does not fit all. Everyone is different and what might work for one person is not necessarily going to work for another. Finding ways to be healthy and exercises that feel comfortable is up to you. Take into consideration that, at first, one must to step out of their comfort zone, as you would when succeeding in any aspect of life. Today, there are hundreds of options to help strive for a healthier self. "I track my steps on my phone and I get … [Read more...] about Students offer exercise and diet tips
Weightlifting for Women
By Jacob Strangis |Staff Writer| Some female students at CSUSB do not believe weightlifting is a fitness necessity for women. Weightlifting is viewed by some, as either intimidating or as something that is masculine and could potentially hinder their feminine appearance. When a small sample of female students were asked if they lifted weights on a regular basis, all of them said, “no.” “I associate weightlifting with muscle mass and bulkiness,” said student Angelica Ramos. There is a clear assumption that muscle growth on women is potentially “unattractive” or “manly” and that cardiovascular exercises are all that is needed to achieve and or maintain a desirable … [Read more...] about Weightlifting for Women
A movement on men’s and women’s fitness fashion…2BeastMovement
By Vivian Gurrola-Amissah |Staff Writer| "Find something you are truly passionate of," said Jorge Llamas when discussing his recent launch of his new gym clothing line called 2BeastMovement, with his business partner Fernandez Rios. Being the CEO of 2BeastMovement, Llamas has come a long way of achieving success of his brand new line for fitness. Llamas found himself working with Rios and launching the release of their new urban fitness wear for men and women in March 2015. Raised in the Moreno Valley area, failure was not an option growing up. Llamas always felt he needed to make something out of his life. Llamas and his business partner Rios, also known as "Audiobot," both … [Read more...] about A movement on men’s and women’s fitness fashion…2BeastMovement
“Body Shaming” changing the way we workout
By Ricardo Mendez, Shelby Hancock, and Shane Burrell |Staff Writer, Asst. Sports Editor and Sports Editor| Body shaming is big business. About 45 million Americans are gym members according to realbuzz.com. Statista.com stated in 2015 the gym revenue was more than $21.8 billion in the United States. "It's when you abuse your body because you're ashamed of it," said sophomore Crystal Torres, when asked what she thinks about body shaming. People invest in their appearance because we are embarrassed we don't look like the media tells us we should, which in turns causes negative body image. "Body-shaming [is] criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical … [Read more...] about “Body Shaming” changing the way we workout
Students blasé over fees
By Mackenzie Viera |Staff Writer| Coyotes in their junior or senior year seem to lack interest in the mandatory campus fees for the services they may or may not use. CSUSB falls into sixth place of the cheapest colleges in California with an average tuition cost at $18,040, according to collegecalc.org. However, after briefly interviewing students on the cost of attending CSUSB, many were not aware of what exactly they are paying for. Let’s do the math. According to csusb.edu, the tuition fee per quarter is $1,824. Below the total tuition, students seem to overlook the small print that states “mandatory campus charges.” Multiply that amount by three quarters and you have … [Read more...] about Students blasé over fees
Rock wall promoted
By Javier Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Student Recreation and Fitness Center Rock Wall Coordinator Dominic Trujillo hosted a small competition called, “add-on”. The game, to those not familiar with climbing, is similar to a basketball game of horse. With chalk flying in the air, climbers marked their climbs as they progressed up the wall. With prizes offered to climbers, Trujillo did not have a problem with finding participants. With sunny California’s year-round summer, the Inland Empire is typically warm and dry. Climbers are in constant search of good places to rock climb in our area. If you’re not experienced with climbing, however, this might not be the best thing to do on … [Read more...] about Rock wall promoted
Climb to a new quarter
By Luis Petty |Staff Writer| CSUSB Student Recreation and Fitness Center (Rec Center) provides the perfect opportunity for students to try rock climbing as an alternative exercise. Rock climbing is a sport unlike any other in that it provides students a new outlet in their workout routine and an opportunity to experience something new. The rock wall is equipped with a 34-foot wall and managed by experienced staff and faculty. The knowledgeable staff will guide students through the basics of safety and climbing rules in order to provide a safe climbing experience. The Rec Center’s rock wall requires climbers to be physically and mentally versatile for each section of the … [Read more...] about Climb to a new quarter