Recreational Sports
FITNESS
Click here to learn more about the Rec Sports Student Personal Training Development Program
Are you interested in training yourself to run 5K (3.1 miles)?

Click here for the Cool Running Couch-to-5K Training Schedule

Join Rec Sports in front of the HPE entrance from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday for Couch-to-5K training!

Class Rules

Group Excercise Class Rules

Exercise for a Prize

Learn how you can win prizes by exercising.

Would you like to train with others?
Check out Sportspectrum’s Training Schedule.
Would you like to be aware of local triathlons and road races?
Then click on the following link which will take you to Sportspectrum’s event calendar.
Fall 2009 Group Exercise Class Schedule
Schedule for Monday, August 31st – Tuesday, December 10th

Free to LSUS & LSUHSC students, $25 a semester for faculty/staff.
* Must bring your valid LSUS or LSUHSC ID to attend classes *

CLASS TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Couch-to-5K Training
(HPE Entrance)
Sept. 9th - Nov. 4th 		  Couch-to-5K Training
(HPE Entrance)
Sept. 9th - Nov. 4th 		 
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tone & Sculpt
(HPE Dance Studio) 		Iron Yoga Pilates
(HPE Dance Studio) 		Iron Yoga
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Indoor Cycling
(HPE Weight Room) 		  Indoor Cycling
(HPE Weight Room)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Kick Boxing Hard Core Abs
(6:00 - 6:30 p.m.) 		Body Blast Hard Core Abs
(6:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
BODY BLAST – Sculpt and tone your muscles using hand weights intermixed with bursts of cardio. This class combines high impact step aerobics, weight training, running, jumping, stability ball training, abs and much more. You will never be tired of this class because of its variety but be prepared to work hard!
COUCH-TO-5K TRAINING – The Couch-to-5K program can help anyone get off the couch and onto the road of fitness. The group will meet at the HPE Main Entrance twice weekly and walk/jog around the LSUS campus, gradually building up to 3 miles (or a 5K) in just 2 months! (September 9th - November 4th)
HARD CORE ABS – This class includes abdominal and lower back exercises that are utilized to strengthen and tighten your core. All levels are welcome.
INDOOR CYCLING 101 – A cardio class designed on stationary bicycles. Participants adjust their own resistance and pedal rate so the class is ideal for beginners, intermediate or advanced individuals. Limited to the first five individuals.
IRON YOGA – Achieve the double body-sculpting benefits of resistance training and yoga, all in one class! Iron Yoga is guaranteed to engage more muscles, burn more calories, tone more trouble spots and reshape both the body and mind!
KICKBOXING – This class involves the entire body by using kicks as well as punches in different combinations. Kickboxing is designed for people seeking a fun-filled, high intensity, powerful workout!
PILATES – An effective, non-impact exercise program that will strengthen and condition the core-body muscles through slow, focused and controlled movements. Bring your own mat or borrow one from Rec Sports.
TONE & SCULPT – Rev-up your metabolism with this total body weight training workout! This non-aerobic class strengthens and tones specific muscle groups using hand weights, rubber tubing, swiss balls and other equipment.

*** All Dates and Times Subject to Change ***

PDF version of Fitness Schedule

If you would like information on Personal Training please email angel.martin@lsus.edu

WELLNESS

Wellness Links
Free Wellness Assessments
http://www.nationalwellness.org/index.php?id_tier=91&id_c=55

Food Guide Pyramid
http://www.mypyramid.gov

Nutrition, Fitness, Motivation, Health and Wellness Resources
www.sparkpeople.com

Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter
www.nutritiondata.com

American Dietetic Association – Link to Nutrition and Health
www.eatright.org

What is a Target Heart Rate Zone?

Your Target Heart Rate Zone is 60% -80% of you maximal heart rate. To obtain the greatest benefit from your cardiovascular workout, you should try to have your heart rate between 60-80% of your maximal heart rate. Calculate your Target Heart Rate Zone using the calculator!

2009 Health Observances Calendar

Calculators
Pace       Pace calculator
Target Heart Rate    Target heart rate calculator
Body Mass Index      Body mass index calculator
Caloric Needs      Caloric needs calculator
Nutritional Needs      Nutritional needs calculator
Ideal Weight Needs Ideal weight calculator
Charts

BMI Chart
BMIWeight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5-24.9 Normal Weight
25-29.9 Overweight
30 and higher Obese

Alcohol Impairment

Females        Males

HealthyLife Students’ Self-Care Guide
  • Section I provides you with information to help you determine signs and symptoms, the causes, and possible treatments of common health problems such as coughs, colds, asthma, stress, vomiting, etc.
  • Section II discusses safety guidelines for alcohol, drugs, over-the-counter medications, skin, immunizations, and how to administer a testicular or breast self-exam.
  • Section III provides you with valuable information on eating well and regularly exercising, good sleeping habits, tobacco use, and sexual health.
If you would like to know more information on these topics, click on the link above to be taken directly to the website. 		Minding Your Mental Health
  • Section I provides you with Mental Health Facts such as where to go for help, characteristics of mental health, reasons to seek help, national resources, etc.
  • Section II discusses Mental Health Topics such as anger, eating disorders, gambling, panic attacks, phobias, stress, relational problems, self-esteem, suicide, etc.
If you would like to know more information on these topics, click on the link above to be taken directly to the website.

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