Why We Rec

Welcome back to our blog series Why We Rec! This week we are hearing from Lena Hall, one of Campus Rec’s Personal Trainers. 

When it comes to how exercise has helped her, Lena says that it has been super helpful in keeping a schedule and staying motivated during the pandemic. Whether it’s studying for a difficult exam or doing other somewhat lack-luster chores, Lena says “Through my own experiences, one of the best forms of self-care I can give myself is discipline, and exercising is a version of that”. 

During this time of social distancing and online work and school, Lena has found that sitting and constantly taking in information from classes, social media, and other people creates a disconnect with the body. That’s why recreation has been so incredibly important for her.

“By being physically active, we are reconnecting our minds and our bodies once again. The connection between mind and body supports overall wellbeing.”

In addition to coming to the Rec, Lena says that eating right, sleeping right, and allowing yourself rest is super valuable. In terms of food, she says exactly what you’d expect: a balanced diet with fruits, veggies, proteins, and the occasional cookie is ideal. When it comes to sleep, “The sleeping habit that gives you enough sleep and works best for your schedule is what helps you to be more healthy”, she says. And rest is vital in avoiding burnout, which is something many of us have dealt with this past year. Lena thrives on setting aside one day a week to not worry about work or school to ensure she gets the rest she needs. 

We love to see all you wonderful Rams at Campus Rec. Come hang out with us!

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IMs look a little different right now, but check out what we have for you this spring!

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Join IMs at 8 pm on Zoom, participants will compete via Kahoot to win an IM Champ Shirt! 

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Wednesday Mar. 10th, 8pm – The Office

Wednesday Mar. 17th, 8pm – Exercise, Health, & Fitness

Wednesday Mar. 24th, 8pm – Potpourri

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Why We Rec

Why We Rec

Welcome back to our blog series Why We Rec! 

With the pandemic still here, folx are continuing to find ways to stay happy and healthy. This month, student-staff Kaley Battista gave some insight.

For Kaley, being active has been a crucial part of her daily routine. With almost all of her classes online, sitting down and staring at a computer for hours on end can be draining; both mentally and physically. She says that getting up and working out has been a huge help for her mental and physical health. 

Exercise and being healthy during this pandemic have been incredibly important to Kaley, too. Having shifted to a mostly virtual world, she says that places like Campus Rec have provided an amazing environment to get up and get moving safely. For Kaley, recreation and exercise are important because it’s great for mental health during the pandemic. 

Besides loving getting to the Rec, Kaley says that she has found great at-home workouts for when the Rec isn’t an option. Even getting up and going for a quick walk between classes has been great for her, and it can be for you, too!

We love seeing you, Rams! Come join us at the Rec!

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February is Body Positivity Month!

Rams take care of Rams, and that includes yourself too! February is body positivity month which is meant to celebrate you and your body! Body positivity is not all about how you feel about yourself on the outside. It is about appreciating what your body does for you. And it does a lot more than you think. 

Your body does so much for you every single day. It allows you to survive and thrive. Going to class? Your body will help you get there. Have a long assignment? Having food in your body helps nourish your brain. Body positivity is about what your body does for you, so let’s celebrate that!

Don’t let body positivity scare you. There is more to it than fitness goals and social media pictures. Food and exercise can be a hard subject to talk about and acknowledge. Loving your body and yourself is a hard thing to do too. No one loves their body all the time. It’s a journey to self-love, and everyone’s path is different.

Affirmations are a good way to remind yourself about your body positivity journey:

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CSU Rec has resources to help begin your body positive journey. Our Youtube has mindful meditation and yoga videos that can lead you in a positive direction. 

Assurance is nice to have, so why not give it to yourself during your journey. Loving yourself is a process. You will have ups and downs, but don’t let that stop you.

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Happy New Year Rams!

‘Tis the season of New Year’s resolutions. How does one even address New Year’s resolutions? What are they? New Year’s resolutions are a promise to do something different in the new year but resolutions can mean so many different things to so many different people. Less than 8% of people actually follow through with their New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s goals are supposed to be positive, but can become overwhelming and can easily turn into something negative. Classic resolutions tend to be about working out or eating differently, and they can be great, but you shouldn’t do it just because everyone else is doing it. New Year’s resolutions should be about bettering yourself for yourself!

Having a healthy body is important in order to have a healthy mind! Exercising does not have to be defined by weight loss or muscle gain. It can be about wanting to feel better physically as well as mentally. According to the New York Times, “people who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day tend to be more cheerful than those who never exercise”. 

New year resolutions are hard to come up with because you don’t want to do what everyone else is doing. You should pick a resolution that is specific for you. Check out some of the top resolutions for 2021: 

1. Improve and increase fitness skills
2. Improve diet
3. Stop procrastinating
4. Make more money
5. Start a business

People have big goals this year, but don’t let that be intimidating. Pick something that is attainable for you, whether it be taking the time to read a book every so often, or going for a jog once a week. A good thing to keep in mind is making your resolutions authentic to you. 

The number one resolution idea for 2021 is about increasing your fitness. The second top resolution should be easy to guess: improving your diet. The third resolution is to stop procrastinating. The last two top resolutions are earning more money and to start a business.  

2020 was a wearing year on everyone. 2021 is an opportunity to turn things around. Focus on your mental health as much as you would focus on your physical health because they are just as important to each other. CSU Rec has so many options for you to make your resolutions a reality.  

 

The cliche “new year, new me” should change to “new year, better me”. Focus on making yourself happy. This is a new year to take care of yourself!

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Campus Rec Resources

Youtube Channel – The Rec has awesome at-home workouts as well as mindful meditation and yoga!

Instagram – Every Tuesday we post a Trainer Tip Tuesday which gives you a quick at-home workout that can be done between meetings or classes. 

The Rec – The Rec is open to students, and we are now at level Orange Status. This means that reservations are required for the Rec, the climbing wall, and fitness group classes. Time slots for reservations have been extended to 90 minutes.

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