With the many issues that have been covered in our Wellness Center blog, the main issues that our group hopes individuals walk away with are consistency with a balanced combination of diet and exercise, variation in exercise choices, and stress management. The Wellness Center is a tool for members to become their best selves. As participants of The Wellness Center are taking the correct steps to become physically and mentally healthier, great results are sure to follow.
As mentioned in previous blogs, the staff at The Wellness Center is constantly updating the wall located behind the weightlifting equipment. I have personally found that if I am struggling to come up with new work out ideas, this wall does a great job in demonstrating different ways to go about getting toned and tightened. Recently, there has been a list added to the wall that shows over a hundred different ways of how to make better food choices each day. We all know that exercise and eating right are the key to physical enrichment. Therefore, this list can assist those who may need to ‘tweak’ their eating styles.
Just because the school year is coming to a close does not mean that students have to stop making trips to The Wellness Center. In fact, students who have a CSS I.D. are allowed to come and visit The Wellness Center during the summer free of charge. If you know of anyone who is looking to get a gym membership, suggest to them the idea of becoming a member at The Wellness Center. That way, not only will they become more fit, you too will have that extra motivation to work out with him/her.
Monday, April 30, 2007
What else?
As you may know, the Wellness Center is a very good place to exercise and become healthy. However, in order to make your exercise count, you must have a healthy diet. College life is very stressful and it also limits the types of food that you consume. St. Scholastica offers a great way to prepare healthy meals that are relatively inexpensive. The program is called Cooking with Jack.
Jack is our food operations manager here at the college. He oversees GDR, Storms Den and catering. On the program's website(http://www2.css.edu/depts/foodserv/cookingwithjack/tips.html), there is a large list of recipes and instructions for students to eat healthy. His classes are free to attend, although you will want to sign up early because the kitchen is only so big. His schedule for this year is already over, but you can always grab recipes and fun facts on the website.
So remember to eat healthy, exercise a lot, and enjoy the results. The Wellness Center offers a variety of options and don't forget to add this blog to your favorites, in case you want to stay up to date on what's happening in the Center. As always, I hope to see you at the Center.
Jack is our food operations manager here at the college. He oversees GDR, Storms Den and catering. On the program's website(http://www2.css.edu/depts/foodserv/cookingwithjack/tips.html), there is a large list of recipes and instructions for students to eat healthy. His classes are free to attend, although you will want to sign up early because the kitchen is only so big. His schedule for this year is already over, but you can always grab recipes and fun facts on the website.
So remember to eat healthy, exercise a lot, and enjoy the results. The Wellness Center offers a variety of options and don't forget to add this blog to your favorites, in case you want to stay up to date on what's happening in the Center. As always, I hope to see you at the Center.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Stress and Finals Week
Since this is the last blog of the semester, I want to thank everyone for reading!
Like Amy mentioned in her previous blog, exercise can be a stress reliever. For most of us, the next two weeks are going to be stressful. Most of us have presentations to prepare, final exams to study for, moving plans to make, summer jobs to start, and having to say goodbye to friends for a few months.
If you plan on going to the Wellness Center to help get rid of some of the stress during these weeks, be sure to note these special hours for finals week.
Finals Week Wellness Center Hours:
May 7-8 8 am- 10 pm
May 9-10 8 am- 8 pm
May 11 8 am- 7 pm
May 12 Closed
May 13 Closed
Also, if you live in Duluth, or plan on staying to work over the summer, the Wellness Center will continue to be open for you to use! Beginning on May 14, the summer hours for the Wellness Center are as follows:
Monday- Thursday 8 am- 7 pm
Friday 8 am- 5 pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
There are some special hours and closings throughout the summer you should also be aware of including Memorial Day and Independence Day.
May 25 8 am- 6 pm
May 26-28 Closed
July 3 8 am- 6 pm
July 4 Closed
Have a fun and safe summer! We hope to see you back in the Wellness Center in the fall!
Like Amy mentioned in her previous blog, exercise can be a stress reliever. For most of us, the next two weeks are going to be stressful. Most of us have presentations to prepare, final exams to study for, moving plans to make, summer jobs to start, and having to say goodbye to friends for a few months.
If you plan on going to the Wellness Center to help get rid of some of the stress during these weeks, be sure to note these special hours for finals week.
Finals Week Wellness Center Hours:
May 7-8 8 am- 10 pm
May 9-10 8 am- 8 pm
May 11 8 am- 7 pm
May 12 Closed
May 13 Closed
Also, if you live in Duluth, or plan on staying to work over the summer, the Wellness Center will continue to be open for you to use! Beginning on May 14, the summer hours for the Wellness Center are as follows:
Monday- Thursday 8 am- 7 pm
Friday 8 am- 5 pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
There are some special hours and closings throughout the summer you should also be aware of including Memorial Day and Independence Day.
May 25 8 am- 6 pm
May 26-28 Closed
July 3 8 am- 6 pm
July 4 Closed
Have a fun and safe summer! We hope to see you back in the Wellness Center in the fall!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Wellness Center Memberships
If you're reading this blog then you probably are already a member at the Wellness Center at CSS, but if not, or you want to sign somebody else up, now is as good a time as any. A membership to the Wellness Center gives you access to everything it has to offer. You get unlimited use of both tracks, aerobic and weight machines, tennis and basketball courts and much more. Also available are spacious locker rooms that are separate from the locker rooms used by CSS athletic teams.
It is very easy and affordable to become a member:
2006 - 2007 Membership Fees
Current Students, Faculty, Staff and Sisters - Use CSS ID, no additional charge.
Family Members of current students, faculty, and staff. Must be an immediate family member (i.e. spouse or dependent children) - $100 annually (non-refundable) - Available September 1 - August 31
Alumni and spouse of Alumni - $100 each annually (non-refundable) - Available September 1 - August 31
BHC/Westwood Residents - $100 annually (non-refundable) - Available September 1 - August 31
Guest - Daily fee of $5 - Available only to guests accompanied by a CSS member
To sign up for a membership call the front desk at 218-723-6092 or stop by during normal Wellness Center hours to pick up an enrollment form.
It is very easy and affordable to become a member:
2006 - 2007 Membership Fees
Current Students, Faculty, Staff and Sisters - Use CSS ID, no additional charge.
Family Members of current students, faculty, and staff. Must be an immediate family member (i.e. spouse or dependent children) - $100 annually (non-refundable) - Available September 1 - August 31
Alumni and spouse of Alumni - $100 each annually (non-refundable) - Available September 1 - August 31
BHC/Westwood Residents - $100 annually (non-refundable) - Available September 1 - August 31
Guest - Daily fee of $5 - Available only to guests accompanied by a CSS member
To sign up for a membership call the front desk at 218-723-6092 or stop by during normal Wellness Center hours to pick up an enrollment form.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Mental Health and The Wellness Center
With the tragic news of the students at Virginia Tech as well as the most recent bomb threat to the University of Minnesota, it is important that we come together and focus our energy to avoid actions like this from occurring again. During these times of high stress, it is important for individuals to find activities that help them deal with the pressures and emotions that have resulted from the events of this week. Whether it is talking to someone, meditating, praying, or participating in physical activity, it is especially important to stay mentally healthy through tough times.
Physical activity is a great stress reliever and can help in clearing one’s head when life may seem too much to handle. By being able to run, lift weights, or stretch (through yoga), this allows individuals the chance to get away from life’s pressures or stresses if only for awhile. Exercise is an excellent ‘natural drug’ that releases endorphins making a person feel better. If you are finding yourself feeling uneasy or stressed, I suggest taking a trip to The Wellness Center.
If you are not interested in a ‘sweat session’ to help maintain your stress level, there are many displays and magazines in The Wellness Center that give great descriptions of different yoga poses known for relieving stress. I personally have found that stretching along with deep breathing can do a great job of clearing my mind and reducing stress. Remember to keep strong during these times and know that you have the resources to stay healthy both physically and mentally.
Physical activity is a great stress reliever and can help in clearing one’s head when life may seem too much to handle. By being able to run, lift weights, or stretch (through yoga), this allows individuals the chance to get away from life’s pressures or stresses if only for awhile. Exercise is an excellent ‘natural drug’ that releases endorphins making a person feel better. If you are finding yourself feeling uneasy or stressed, I suggest taking a trip to The Wellness Center.
If you are not interested in a ‘sweat session’ to help maintain your stress level, there are many displays and magazines in The Wellness Center that give great descriptions of different yoga poses known for relieving stress. I personally have found that stretching along with deep breathing can do a great job of clearing my mind and reducing stress. Remember to keep strong during these times and know that you have the resources to stay healthy both physically and mentally.
Way to Go Women's Tennis!!
Well, I'm back again with some great news. The CSS women's tennis team has won five straight games after a rocky beginning to their season. I haven't seen many of you cheering them on, so I'm going to let you know how they have turned their season around.
The tennis team had a very unfortunate beginning record of 2-7 through March 15. After losing 3 out of 4 games on their spring break tournament in Orlando, the ladies of the tennis team have pulled 5 great wins in a row. They have defeated all of their opponents by incredible feats, beating Bethany Lutheran, Bemidji State, and Northwestern College with a 9-0 meet score and Saint Mary's and Martin Luther with a score of 8-1. All of their players have matured and will continue to be competitive for the rest of the season.
Leading the way in the singles matches are Paula Beckermann, Katie Motley, and Katrina Sacchetti. These players have won at least 8 games per player this year. These successes at singles coupled with the doubles teams of Jessica Rich/Lindsey Shoden and Paula Beckermann/Katie Motely have given the CSS women's tennis team a 3-0 UMAC record and an overall record of 7-8. Well, I hope to see more of you at the women's last home game on April 29 at noon in the Wellness Center. I hope to see you there to support this great tennis team and to let the ladies know that we appreciate how well they have improved. As always, I hope to see you in the Center.
The tennis team had a very unfortunate beginning record of 2-7 through March 15. After losing 3 out of 4 games on their spring break tournament in Orlando, the ladies of the tennis team have pulled 5 great wins in a row. They have defeated all of their opponents by incredible feats, beating Bethany Lutheran, Bemidji State, and Northwestern College with a 9-0 meet score and Saint Mary's and Martin Luther with a score of 8-1. All of their players have matured and will continue to be competitive for the rest of the season.
Leading the way in the singles matches are Paula Beckermann, Katie Motley, and Katrina Sacchetti. These players have won at least 8 games per player this year. These successes at singles coupled with the doubles teams of Jessica Rich/Lindsey Shoden and Paula Beckermann/Katie Motely have given the CSS women's tennis team a 3-0 UMAC record and an overall record of 7-8. Well, I hope to see more of you at the women's last home game on April 29 at noon in the Wellness Center. I hope to see you there to support this great tennis team and to let the ladies know that we appreciate how well they have improved. As always, I hope to see you in the Center.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Saints Baseball
Earlier this year, I wrote about the upcoming season for the Saints baseball team, now it's time for an update. Though the weather hasn't felt like baseball season, the Saints are already 18 games into their 2007 season. After starting off their season with just 2 wins in their first 5 games, the Saints have now rattled off 15 wins in a row, pushing their record to 17-3 overall, and 5-0 in the young Upper Midwest Athletic Conference season.
Starting off the year 2-0 with two wins over Bethel College, the Saints then lost their next 3 games to national powers UW-Stevens Point, St. Thomas and Penn State-Behrend respectively. Their last loss to Behrend came in the first game of a nine game stretch of games played in Florida over Spring Break. Rebounding after losing their opening game of the trip, the Saints won the last 8 games of their trip, most coming in convincing fashion, including a 33-3 rout of Cazenovia College out of New York.
Since returning from Florida, games have been hard to come by due to weather conditions, with several games getting postponed. The Saints home opener, scheduled for today, has been pushed back due to the field conditions. In the few games the Saints have been able to play, they have remained on their hot streak. They have continued their dominance of UMAC opponents, including a 24-3 victory over UM-Morris.
Leading the Saints on their early season run has been junior Blake Eller who is hitting .451, with 3 home runs, and 33 runs batted in. Not far behind him are seniors Brandon Schwartz and Chad Weis who are both hitting over .400 on the season. Leading the Saints on the mound has been senior Mark Moriarty with a 5-1 record and era of 2.48. A host of Saints pitchers are at 2-0, with the teams combined era an impressive 2.78.
Be sure to get out and support the Saints whenever their home opener actually happens. It is now scheduled to be this weekend, Friday at 3:00 and Saturday at 12:00 and 2:00 at Wade Stadium here in Duluth. The Saints will be taking on UMAC opponent Crown College, so get out their and support your team.
Starting off the year 2-0 with two wins over Bethel College, the Saints then lost their next 3 games to national powers UW-Stevens Point, St. Thomas and Penn State-Behrend respectively. Their last loss to Behrend came in the first game of a nine game stretch of games played in Florida over Spring Break. Rebounding after losing their opening game of the trip, the Saints won the last 8 games of their trip, most coming in convincing fashion, including a 33-3 rout of Cazenovia College out of New York.
Since returning from Florida, games have been hard to come by due to weather conditions, with several games getting postponed. The Saints home opener, scheduled for today, has been pushed back due to the field conditions. In the few games the Saints have been able to play, they have remained on their hot streak. They have continued their dominance of UMAC opponents, including a 24-3 victory over UM-Morris.
Leading the Saints on their early season run has been junior Blake Eller who is hitting .451, with 3 home runs, and 33 runs batted in. Not far behind him are seniors Brandon Schwartz and Chad Weis who are both hitting over .400 on the season. Leading the Saints on the mound has been senior Mark Moriarty with a 5-1 record and era of 2.48. A host of Saints pitchers are at 2-0, with the teams combined era an impressive 2.78.
Be sure to get out and support the Saints whenever their home opener actually happens. It is now scheduled to be this weekend, Friday at 3:00 and Saturday at 12:00 and 2:00 at Wade Stadium here in Duluth. The Saints will be taking on UMAC opponent Crown College, so get out their and support your team.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Join the Rec Crew in 2007-2008
I hope everyone had a nice break! Now is the time to start thinking about next year. Registration took place last week, and now that everyone has their schedules, it is time to start planning for next year. Some of you may be looking for a place to work. If the Wellness Center is a place that you enjoy, it could become the home of your new job for the 2007-2008 school year as part of the Rec Crew.
There is no experience necessary, so everyone out there has a chance at the job whether you are a starting basketball player or someone who has never held a ball or seen a baseball game. If you qualify for the work study program, you will be given priority, so fill out an application, and turn it in!
This job has a wide range of responsibilities including:
- Managing the front desk
- Supervising equipment in cardio and weight room
- Managing equipment
- May have the opportunity of teaching different classes
- Officiating intramural events
- Providing and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
The things you need to be prepared for when applying for this job are varied work hours since the Wellness Center is open from 6:00 A.M. until 10:00 PM on most weekdays. You will need to be prepared for changes in hours during the holidays and breaks. You also need to be willing to participate in this job actively with a smile.
If you are interested in this on-campus job, fill out an application on the St. Scholastica website at http://resources.css.edu/CampusRec/docs/RecCrewStudentApplication.pdf
Thanks for reading, hope to see you in the Wellness Center!
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