By Shelby Hancock |Staff Writer| Stress relief can come in many different forms, one of which is exercise. Exams, papers, projects, and lectures at school are stressful. The Recreation Center on campus at CSUSB offers many exercise options to alleviate the side effects of being a student. Exercise is recommended in order to maintain a heathy lifestyle, not only to reduce stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise has many positive effects, a few of which include improving ones mood and boosting energy. Being active also reduces stress and anxiety, boosts memory, and builds intelligence, according to Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne. The Rec. Center offers a variety of … [Read more...] about Students dance away the stress
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Bust your butts and gutts with Challis
By Megan Spencer |Staff Writer| Forming an exercise routine can be stressful at times and students can become overwhelmed with finding a routine that keeps them motivated and entertained. The Student Recreation and Fitness Center provides students with fun group exercise classes with instructors that keep students motivated. Katie Challis is a full-time student as well as a personal trainer and class instructor for Zumba and Butts n’ Guts at the Rec Center. I had the opportunity to observe her Zumba class to get some insight on her tips and tricks to staying motivated throughout the year. But first, what is Zumba and Butts n’ Guts? Zumba’s style of dance-fitness … [Read more...] about Bust your butts and gutts with Challis
Rec Sports motivates students to live healthy lifestyles
By Jocelyn Claudette Colbert |Staff Writer| Many Yotes know about the Student Recreation and Fitness Center on campus, but few know about the fabulous classes being offered there. There are so many awesome Group X exercise classes, I had to check out a few. From Hip Hop to Zumba, Butts and Gutts and even Jiu Jitsu, there’s something for everybody this fall. Two new classes have been added to the fall line up: The Cycle Fit and Yogilates classes. I stopped by the two classes to see what they’re all about. Looking through the window of the Cycle Fit class, I can see everyone sweating and powering through the session. As the class ended I had a chance to chat with instructor Matt … [Read more...] about Rec Sports motivates students to live healthy lifestyles
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