Let’s Get Cooking! 11 Recipes from the Kendall Reagan Center You Need to Try

Looking for some culinary inspiration? Check out these delicious and easy recipes from the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center.

Quick and Easy Three Bean Chili

If you’re looking for a healthy, hot meal in a hurry, you’ll love this quick and easy chili!

Seasonal Vegetable Frittata

Start your day with an antioxidant-rich breakfast! Try dark leafy greens in the winter and fresh tomatoes in the summer. The flavors of this recipe can always change depending on what vegetables are in season.

Strawberry Coconut Chia Popsicles

These popsicles make a delicious and healthy sweet treat! Try mixing up the fruit variations like raspberries, peaches or melons; depending on what’s in season.

No-Bake Pumpkin Bites

This recipe is perfect for a healthful snack on-the-go. It is easy to prepare and can provide energy to fuel your busy schedule or your favorite fall activities!

Spring Farro Salad

Enjoy both greens and grains in this healthy springtime salad!

Vegetarian Tempeh Tacos

Create a burrito bowl as an alternative with brown rice as a base, and leave out the taco shells. Tempeh can be cut into strips instead of crumbled if desired.

Fresh Hummus

Hummus is an easy way to incorporate fiber and protein into a meal or snack.

Overnight Oats

Start your day off with a convinient and healthy breakfast of overnight oats! This recipe is prepared in the evening for an on-the-go breakfast.

Maple Sweetened Banana Muffins

Don’t throw away those ripe bananas! Ise them for this delicious banana muffin recipe.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Cranberries with Balsamic Syrup

A healthy and warm dish.

Rosemary Lavender Basil Kombucha Mocktail

Enjoy the tastes of a delicious cocktail-without the alcohol! This delicious kombucha-based mocktail is perfect for those trying to reduce their alcohol intake with refreshing floral notes.

That’s all for now, Rec’ing Rams! If you try a recipe, be sure to let us know.

See you soon!

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I Took a VinYin Class at the Rec, Here’s How it Went

Hey Rec'ing Rams!

The series we've all been waiting for is finally here.

Let’s be honest, the CSU Rec Center can feel uncomfortable for new members.

I know from personal experience that going to a new gym or class can be intimidating, and it’s totally ok if you feel the same.

Taking group classes might seem like an extra challenge in this respect, but you shouldn’t have to feel that way.

In this new series, I am on a mission to try and review group classes at the Rec so that going in and taking one feels less daunting.

This time, I got to check out the VinYin class at the Rec. You can register for this vinyasa and slow-flow fusion through the CSU Rec App or on our website.

Before I tell you what I thought, let me give a better description of what you will be getting into:

“A combination class of a heat-building Vinyasa flow and breathwork during the first half of class. Here we will build heat and work off the energy of the day. The second half of the class will be a slow and restorative Yin practice. The Yin portion of class will be seated and supine poses that offer deep stretch and relaxation. All levels. A rejuvenating class to promote breath-body connection and relaxation.”

Jes is the instructor for the VinYin class and was very welcoming when I came in. She made sure that I had all the props necessary for the class – a yoga mat, two blocks, one strap, and one bolster – and waited until everyone got settled to start.

The first half of the class included moves from your normal vinyasa class which got me nice and warmed up for the rest of the workout. As someone who doesn’t frequently work out, I was very happy with the level of intensity in the tougher parts of the class! When I needed a break, I made sure to stop and take a sip of water and then hopped right back into what the instructor had for us next. It is safe to say that I got a good workout during this portion of the class.

In the next half, we moved on to much slower and more restorative movements, allowing ourselves to focus on deep stretching. I am a big fan of slow flow because it helps me release the tension that I carry from looking at a screen all day! While moving through the sequences, Jes made sure to remind us about breathing intentionally which is something that I often forget to do during a workout. We ended the class like most others with a moment of stillness to wrap up all the good exercise we got.

Overall, I was very pleased with this class and would love to take it again! Jes was a great instructor, and now that I have done it once, I feel much more confident for the next time.

Register for VinYin

That’s all Rec’ing Rams! If you take this class, let us know what you think. We would love to hear your feedback.

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What’s up with the closures at the Rec?

Hey there Rec’ing Rams! If you’ve been following us recently, you will know that we have many changes being made inside of the Rec before the semester begins. Curious about what’s going on? I sat down with the director of facilities for Campus Recreation, Tyson Kehler, to better understand the need for the current closures.

For most of the summer, students have been entering the Rec through the side entrance due to construction in the lobby areas. What you may not know is that we are installing new turnstiles next to the service center. Kehler stated that the project is “designed to increase the efficiency and security of the service center by separating the business function from the patron check-in.” This change will make it so patrons can self-check-in rather than swipe in with the service center staff.

Additional digital signage will be added to the area alongside a built-in carpet at the main entrance to the building.

The project, however, will not be completed until the end of phase two. In this final phase, the Rec will completely re-design the service center, and aims to begin the second phase near the end of the fiscal year 2023.

The annual closure for maintenance of the facilities also falls during this current construction. Specifically, this time will be used to prepare the aquatics center for the upcoming year by swapping out filters and power washing the pool, among other regular preventative practices. Kehler emphasized that this benefits patrons by ensuring the longevity of aquatics equipment and maintaining the space’s cosmetic appeal.

The service center area and aquatics facility will be available again on the 18th of August, just in time for our annual event, Night @ the Rec.

We hope to see you back in the Rec soon; take care, Rec’ing Rams!

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Five Ways to Relieve Stress at the Rec

Release Tension with Massage Therapy

A classic way to relieve stress! When the services are available, make sure to book yourself an appointment. Customize this to your preferences by choosing an appropriate massage style.

(Massage services are unavailable Summer 2022, and will return in the fall).

Stretch it Out in our Yoga Classes

Zen out with some of the Rec’s yoga classes. For ultimate relaxation, check out gentle yoga, which moves nice and slow. 

Head Over to our Fantastic Fitness Facilities

Find your favorite area and spend some time getting that stress out through fitness. Exercise can be a great way to release some much-needed endorphins.

Take a Trip with the Outdoor Programs

The outdoor program almost always has something fun going on. Whether it’s paddleboarding, hiking, camping, or any other activities, these all offer a great way to get a fresh breath of the crisp Colorado air!

Suit Up and Enjoy all the Aquatics Facility has to Offer

The aquatics facility at the Rec Center offers a myriad of activities like hot tubbing, stepping into the sauna, or floating in the lazy river. The entrance to this area can be accessed through your preferred locker room.

That’s all for now, Rec’ing Rams! Are there any other ways you like to de-stress at the Rec? Let us know in the comments.

See you soon!

 

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We’ve all been there! Group Class series to be continued…

Written by Ava McCall

It would be an understatement to say that students get busy over the semester. And that is okay!

In fact, I will be the first to admit that sometimes priorities change as time goes on.

Last semester we wanted to document some of the group classes offered at the Rec in an effort to relieve any unwanted gym-timidation. However, things got busy.

Just know, BIG things are coming from this series soon. Please stick with us through the process; we promise it won’t disappoint!

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