Spring Break
Alternative Fitness
Kyle Hope
Issue date: 2/4/09 Section: Focus
Whether students want to get in shape for spring break, keep true to their "stay fit" resolutions, or simply keep to their old lifting schedules, students have to find a way to avoid the ever-expanding mass of Huskies that has become the Student Recreation Facility. Luckily, with a little creativity and with everything that UConn has to offer, this is completely manageable. Here are some ways to avoid the rush at the gym and still get your exercise:
BodyWise Classes:
Nothing new to the seasoned UConn student, BodyWise classes have been going on since the spring semester of 1999.
"Just to give you an idea of the growth of the BodyWise program, we had 1070 participations the entire spring semester of 1999," said Michael D'Alfonso, coordinator of fitness and wellness at the Department of Recreational Services. "Ten years later, BodyWise has started off the 2009 spring semester with over 2,400 participations in just the month of January alone." There are a wide variety of options at almost any time of day, and are held at Hilltop's Putnam Refectory. Try a spinning class for an intense cardiovascular workout, or a "Butts n' Guts" class to shock those glutes. Additional classes include yoga, pilates, kickboxing, sculpting and Zumba, an aerobic dance class.
Natural High Program:
The Natural High Program promotes total health by offering physical activities for the body and information fairs and tables for the mind. Events start in February for the spring semester, and feature a dodgeball tournament and adventure race.
According to D'Alfonso, "Exercise doesn't always have to take place in the gym and experiencing something new and challenging is a great way to motivate yourself and your friends to stay active."
Intramurals:
Students can also avoid the congestion of the gym by joining an intramural sports team - they'll get to play at least once a week and it's likely more fun than running on a treadmill. Upcoming registration is for bowling, soccer, and co-ed wallyball and volleyball.
BodyWise Classes:
Nothing new to the seasoned UConn student, BodyWise classes have been going on since the spring semester of 1999.
"Just to give you an idea of the growth of the BodyWise program, we had 1070 participations the entire spring semester of 1999," said Michael D'Alfonso, coordinator of fitness and wellness at the Department of Recreational Services. "Ten years later, BodyWise has started off the 2009 spring semester with over 2,400 participations in just the month of January alone." There are a wide variety of options at almost any time of day, and are held at Hilltop's Putnam Refectory. Try a spinning class for an intense cardiovascular workout, or a "Butts n' Guts" class to shock those glutes. Additional classes include yoga, pilates, kickboxing, sculpting and Zumba, an aerobic dance class.
Natural High Program:
The Natural High Program promotes total health by offering physical activities for the body and information fairs and tables for the mind. Events start in February for the spring semester, and feature a dodgeball tournament and adventure race.
According to D'Alfonso, "Exercise doesn't always have to take place in the gym and experiencing something new and challenging is a great way to motivate yourself and your friends to stay active."
Intramurals:
Students can also avoid the congestion of the gym by joining an intramural sports team - they'll get to play at least once a week and it's likely more fun than running on a treadmill. Upcoming registration is for bowling, soccer, and co-ed wallyball and volleyball.
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