Boise State Recreation

Congralutions Melinda!

boisestaterec — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:10:35 +0000

Congratulations to Melinda Clayville from the Fitness Program. She was named our 2009-2010 employee of the year. She’s an amazing fitness instructor and employee. Thanks for all that you do and keep up the good work!

I Need a Massage

boisestaterec — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:03:23 +0000

We’ve all said it. We’re stressed, working too much, exercising too much or have an annoying pain that doesn’t go away. Staff at the Rec are not alone, we all need it. But do we actually? Most people don’t. Maybe it slips your mind or we just never schedule that massage. Well here’s a few scientific ways why you SHOULD schedule that massage.

Relaxes and soothes muscles
Heals the body and the mind
Relieves stress
Reduces joint swelling
Eases tension, stiffness, and pain
Improves breathing
Improves circulation
And finally, it FEELS GOOD!

So there you go. A friendly reminder to schedule that massage.

River Runner? We’ll Take You to School!

boisestaterec — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:57:51 +0000

Idaho is a whitewater mecca!!! Whether you want to work as a raft guide or learn to safely guide your friends and family on vacation, this is the training trip for you. We’ve been running rivers since…well…FOREVER!

The program is an intensive, hands-on, nine-day experience on three classic Idaho rafting runs.

The course will cover river hydrology, guiding techniques and tips, boat maneuvering, safety and self-rescue, and lots of practice guiding class III raids. But not only are we going to make you raft, you ‘ll get to camp too!

Cost for the program is $450.

Beat Coach Pete Raises $25,000 in Scholarships

boisestaterec — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:53:28 +0000

More than 1,400 participants brought their Bronco best to campus on Saturday, April 10, to race Boise State football coach Chris Petersen in the third annual Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run. The event was presented by us and Nike.

The goal of the race was to generate as much money as possible for the general student scholarship fund at Boise State while challenging participants to “Beat Pete.” Those who crossed the finish line ahead of the coach earned bragging rights and an “I Beat Coach Pete” T-shirt. In addition, for every racer who beat him, Coach Petersen promised to donate an additional $5 to the scholarship fund.

Exactly 564 racers topped Pete’s 26-minute run, leading to a $2,820 payout; however, Coach Pete graciously gave more than his bet required by signing a check for $5,000. That generous donation, added to registration fees and additional gifts, brought the total raised for the Boise State general scholarship fund to $25,000.

“All of the support and Bronco pride shown Saturday speaks volumes about this community and their willingness to step up and help when it is needed the most,” said Heather Carlson, promotions director for Campus Recreation. “Saturday we proved what Bronco Nation is really all about.”

Following the race, Petersen and Bronco football players donated their time to sign autographs for all race participants, making for some very happy Bronco fans.

Just Add Water

boisestaterec — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:48:46 +0000

The original master plan for the Rec Center, developed in 1999, included an aquatics addition. Right now, we are fulfilling this promise and building a new Aquatic Complex right off the back of our building. Set to open in Fall 2010, the possibilities are endless! Our goal is that the Aquatic Complex will house a variety of programs that will appeal to our wide range of users! Maybe you’re just learning how to swim in our lesson program, or refining your strokes in our Master’s Swim program. The sports opportunities range from water polo to aqua jogging, kayak to SCUBA! We’ll have it all for you in the Aquatic Complex.

Each week we intend to have construction progress photos on our website. You can click here to see them all!

We CAN’T wait for this much needed addition. So grab your floaters and practice your stroke and we’ll add the water!

Fitness Questions Answered

boisestaterec — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:43:43 +0000

Throughout our years here, we have had several questions concerning exercise, diet and general workouts. We’ve listed a few here. Comment with any others you can think of, and we’ll get them answered!

Q: I am trying to maintain my current fitness level, but have trouble staying motivated. I have found that I progress when I make commitments. Should I join a fitness club, workout with a partner or group, etc? I’d appreciate any suggestions.

A: It’s great that you’ve recognized that you are more consistent and progress more when you make commitments. When I talk to individuals or groups that are finding it hard to find time or energy to exercise I commonly tell them to schedule their exercise just like they would any other appointment (or commitment). If you find that you are more consistent when you are part of a group (i.e., a group exercise class) or when you workout with a partner, then I would try to find a way to incorporate that into your program. You wouldn’t have to workout with a partner each time you came in, but maybe 2-3 times per week with a friend, and then another 2 times on your own, or in a drop-in group exercise class.

Joining a club or facility can be a great tool to motivate people. There is often some inherent drive to workout when you are paying for a membership. Also, the atmosphere at most clubs is very positive and welcoming to those that want to workout.

While we don’t have a “buddy up” or “find a partner” program here at the Rec, we do have a full schedule of group exercise classes over the summer that you might enjoy. Additionally, we have one-on-one personal training if you’re interested in gaining some new ideas about your program and working with a trainer. Let me know if you’re interested and I can give you more information on those or any of our other programs.

Q: I’m trying to lose weight I know it takes time, but what exercise and how often should I practice this? An exercise that buns the tummy and size. Please help.

A:We have several programs that can help you out with your workouts. Probably the best thing for you to do would be to go through a fitness assessment and exercise design. Because everyone is different, it’s hard to say how often and how hard someone should work out without truly knowing their current fitness level. If you want something more detailed, I would suggest working out with one of our personal trainers. If you’d like more information on either of those programs, please give me a call.

General guidelines are as follows from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Frequency – most days of the week
Duration – accumulate at least 30 – 60 minutes of activity per day
Intensity – between 60 – 85% of your Maximum Heart Rate Mode – Anything aerobic that gets your heart rate into the training zone.

Q: I hear good things about yoga, but I also hear you have to be flexible. I am not flexible-would this program be right for me?

A: Yoga is a great way to improve anyone’s flexibility, balance, and joint range of motion. While it may help in certain postures to be more flexible, it’s not a prerequisite for the class. As you attend more and more classes, you will find that your flexibility, posture, and balance all improve. There are a host of benefits to the yoga classes! So, don’t feel like you have to be flexible to attend class. There are a variety of participants at all different levels that attend the yoga class, so I’m sure you’d fit in great!

Q: Is it really bad for me to do weight-bearing exercises, or resistance training, on consecutive days? I’ve been told to skip a day to give my muscles a rest, and do cardio on those days instead. But I don’t always want to do the cardio….

A: It is best to do your strength training exercises on non-consecutive days to give your muscles a little time to rest. When you strength train your muscles actually develop little tears. The rest day gives your muscles time to repair before you train again.

If you don’t want to cardio on those non-lifing days just do something active that you enjoy. For example, playing a game like racquetball or volleyball can be a great way to break things up!

Hello World!

boisestaterec — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:29:20 +0000

Hello and welcome to our blog! Here you will find all the latest and greatest going on at Boise State Campus Recreation. Check back often as we will blog about our upcoming trips, classes and events.