Play Games and Get Fit while at the Beach
July 1, 2009 by Paige Blatnik
Many of us are looking forward to going on vacation this summer and a lot of us will be vacationing at the beach. The beach is a great place to have fun and relax. What many people do not realize is that there is an infinite amount of things to do while you are at the beach! It is more than just a beach of sand and a mass of water!
But vacationing isn’t all about relaxing and being lazy. By staying active, your body and your mind stay active. So why not incorporate being healthy and vacationing at the beach? Here are the top 10 games and activities to play at the beach that will also get your body into shape.
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10. Badminton
9. Playing with a pet
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8. RVing
7. Windsurfing
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6. Frisbee
5. Dancing
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4. Boogie Boarding
3. Running
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2. Surfing
1. Beach Volleyball
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So there you have it! Great games to play at the beach while on vacation! These activities will keep you busy and get you fit…all while on vacation. I don’t think it gets any better than that.
Cheap Ways to be Active Around the Valley
June 11, 2009 by CollegeAffairMagazine.com
By Kaila Cooper
1. Indoor Rock Climbing
The Phoenix Rock Gym- Explore thirty-foot high walls with over 15,000 sq. ft. of climbing surface.
Where: 1353 E. University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
When: Open Weekdays 3pm-10pm and Weekends 10am-7pm
Cost: Day Pass with Gear-$16
Day Pass-$11
Gear Rental-$5
2. Kiwanis Park Batting Range
The Kiwanis Recreation Center
Where: 6005 S. All-American Way, Tempe, AZ
When: Open 4pm-9pm Daily
Cost: Tokens @ $1.00 each=1 game/14 pitches
3. Dodgeball Drop-In
The Kiwanis Recreation Center
When: Thursdays, 6pm-10pm
Cost: $2.25
4. Open Gym for Volleyball
Escalante Community Center
Where: 2150 E. Orange St. Tempe,AZ.
When: Saturday, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
5. Kiwanis Tennis Center
The Kiwanis Recreation Center offers 15 lighted tennis courts with cushioned Rebound Ace playing surface.
When: Tennis court reservations may be made one day in advance by calling 480-350-5711. Court reservations are for guaranteed play, maximum of 1½ hours. Courts are available during all hours of operation:
Monday through Thursday 7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: Daytime before 7:00 PM-$4.50
Nighttime after 7:00 PM-$6.00
Tennis racquet rental is available at the reception desk for $2.00 per 1½ hours.
6. Sand Volleyball
Prankster’s Too- Two Light Sand Volleyball courts are available to play on.
Where: 7919 E. Thomas Scottsdale, AZ
When: Courts are available Saturday through Monday.
Cost: Free!
7. Swimming
Swim Lessons at the Student Recreation Center- Each session includes 8,1 hour lessons.
Where: ASU Main Campus, Tempe, AZ.
When: July 6th-29th- Monday and Wednesday-6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: ASU Students - $45
SRC Members $55
Non-Members $70
8. Badminton
Student Recreation Center
Where: ASU’s Main Campus, Tempe, AZ
When: June 1st to August 9th
Monday: 6:15am-7:00am
Tuesday: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday: 6:15am-7:00am & 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday: 6:15am-7:00am & 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday: 3-6pm
Sunday 6-8pm
Cost: Free to all current ASU students!
9. Racing
Any licensed driver 18 years of age or older, (OR) any licensed driver 16 to 18 years of age ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN to sign a parental consent form (OR any licensed driver 16 years of age or older whose name appears on our current Parental Consent list).
Where: Firebird International Raceway
When: Every Friday night-pending weather.
Cost: $20
10. Table Tennis
Student Recreation Center
Where: ASU’s Main Campus, Tempe, AZ
When: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free to all current ASU st
Go Red
February 5, 2009 by Mackenzie Perino
February 6 is wear red day and no it’s not to celebrate Valentine’s Day early. The red signifies the fight against Heart Disease, the number one cause of death among women. As a 19-year-old, I am not very concerned about the disease, but no matter our age we should all be aware of it and it’s prevention.
Risk factors include being overweight, physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol. To help prevent the disease, we should increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids like fatty fish. It’s important to switch to healthier fats without increasing total intake. Fat in out diets should be from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Exercise is also important in it’s prevention. At least 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity should be done every day to keep your heart healthy. Check out GoRedForWomen.Org to learn more.
If Heart Disease doesn’t motivate you to get fit, I hope you’ve decided to run Pat’s Run with me! It’s week one in my training and I began with one of my roommates whom I convinced to run it with me!
We began by running down Palm Walk from the SRC to the bridge, and then walked the rest of the way to A Mountain—I’m easing myself into this whole running thing. We hiked up it, walking backward up the asphalt portion and resting for a bit at the top. It’s a great workout to hit a variety of muscles. It’s always good to switch up your routine, give A Mountain a shot, or try a new class at the SRC.
I recently tried a new one and loved it! I highly recommend Dynamic strength. It’s good for both men and women. I rarely get strength training in, so this hour-long class is a great opportunity for a total body workout. Whether you’re looking to bulk up or tone up, this class is great.
Intramural deadlines:
Badminton Singles Tournament Feb. 6 by 6pm $5/person
Whiffleball Tournament Feb. 12 by noon $35/team
Table Tennis Doubles Tournament Feb. 20 by 6pm $10/team
