May, 2011 Issue 18

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InsIde:

Ask the Dietitian: Sweets

Meet Your Trainer: Jermail Porter

Move of the Month

The Benefits of Tai Chi

Trainer Knows Best

Healthy Cake Recipe

AnnuAl Shutdown InforMAtIonThe Campus Recreation Center will be CLOSED for our Annual Shutdown beginning Saturday, May 14 through Thursday, May 19. We will reopen for business on Friday, May 20 at 5:45am. During this time period we will be deep cleaning all aspects of the facility, performing various maintenance projects, and beginning construction our new pro shop which will open sometime during the month of June. While the facility will be closed for physical activity we will staff the customer service desk to handle promotional transactions happening during the month of May.

hot proMotIonSThe Recreation Center will be offering 10% off of all Fitness and Wellness programming. For new members we will waive our $50 initiation fee. Our Spring Forward goes from Sunday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 31. We encourage all current members to take advantage of this promotion and to pass along the information to prospective members you may know.

The Recreation Center offers a FREE month to each of its current members who refer another first time new member to the facility. To qualify you must be an active, due paying member for a minimum of 4 consecutive months and each new referral must purchase an EFT, annual or 4 month membership. If you are interested in participating in this program please stop by the customer service desk to pick up a referral card.

MeMber SurveyEach year we gather information from our members to ensure we are meeting your needs as a consumer at the Cleveland State University Campus Recreation Center. We ask for your participation and feedback

by Friday, May 20th. By completing this survey you will receive a 10% discount off of one program/service in our facility. Don’t have a scanner? Visit the web page! http://bit.ly/CSUmemberSuvey

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Rec Center employees rearranging Cardio Row during last year’s Shutdown

Freshly cleaned and disinfected items from the Free Weight Room

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Instructions:bring lentils to a boil in 2 cups water, reduce heat and cook gently for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. In a separate pot, boil orzo in 2 cups of water for 4 minutes until tender. drain. Combine lentils and orzo and toss with remaining ingredients. Season with pepper and refrigerate. Serves 8.

nutrition facts per ½ cup serving: Calories 180; total fat 7g; Saturated fat 1g; total fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 80mg; Carbohydrate 23g; fiber 4g; Sugar 1 g; protein 7g.

ASK the dIetItIAn Why do I always crave chocolate or sweets after a meal?

There are several reasons why this could be happening:

Regular consumption of foods high in sugar and fat can lead to neurochemi-cal changes in the brain, causing you to constantly crave these foods. Sweet cravings are often a result of habit and

association. If you grew up having sweets after meals, you may not feel closure until you meet that need. Also, sweets tend to be associated with happy feelings, allow-ing you to feel good when you eat them.

When serotonin, a mood elevating brain chemical, is low, feelings of depression set in. When this oc-curs, sweet cravings arise because sugary foods prompt the body to release serotonin, improving your mood. Uneven blood sugar levels can also develop into sweet cravings. If you don’t eat balanced meals and consume carbohydrate rich foods instead, your blood sugar levels will soar then suddenly drop after the meal, causing you to hunt for sugar, to find that “high” again.

Deprivation can also be your sweet tooth’s culprit. A sweet – restricting diet can intensify cravings by deny-ing your desire to satisfy your sweet tooth. It is very important to consume enough calories through nu-tritionally adequate meals. Each meal should contain a serving of protein, heart healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates such as whole grains. It might also be beneficial to brush your teeth or chew a piece of gum after a meal. If you absolutely need sweets, try fruit.

heAlthy reCIpeMInted LentIL and OrzO saLad

breAKIng newSBe on the lookout for our new Performance Room! Room 158 will be the place to experience performance classes and to use specialized performance equipment. Check out the Summer Group Fitness Schedule.

Ingredients:1 cup dried green lentils½ cup dry orzo pasta½ cup lemon juice½ cup olive oil¼ teaspoon salt2 cups chopped arugula2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint¼ cup finely chopped onionsfresh ground pepper

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edItor’S CornerAs summer approaches, it is important to use safety precau-tions when exercising in the heat. The Mayo Clinic has great tips for summer exercising. First, take it slow. Allow your body to adjust to the heat. As it does, then increase the intensity and length of your outdoor workouts. Drink plenty of fluids even if not thirsty; wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing; apply sunscreen; avoid exercising midday; and know when to call it quits. Signs of heat – related ill-ness include: weakness, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. We wish a safe beginning to a great summer!

Cinco de Mayo Splash7:30-10 pm

Busbey Natatorium

Free Pool Party with music food and prizes.

Non-alcoholic daiquiris, margaritas and more!

Giving away a $1,000 in PRIZES!

Move of the MonthlungeS

1. Stand tall with back straight and feet hip width apart. focus on a point directly in front of you for better balance.

2. Step forward with right leg about one to two feet. begin bending your front knee until it is over the top of the foot. never extend it beyond the toes.

3. As you bend this knee, lift the heel of the opposite leg.

4. Stop when both knees are at a 90 degree angle with the floor.

5. finally, pull your body back up to the starting position and alternate legs.

Source: http://exercise.lovetoknow.com/how_to_do_lunges

PrIMary MuscLes used: quadriceps and glutes

jerMAIl porterJermail Porter received his personal trainer certification through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. He was a NCAA Division 1 All-American Wrestler at Kent State University and is a former NFL Offensive Lineman. He trains with a strategic, innovative and goal – oriented approach to fitness. Jermail follows the quote, “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.”

Stop by the Customer Service Desk or call 216-802-3200 today to schedule your session!

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“Intro to Western Arts.”Micah Parker, Art Education

“Actually none.”Briana Parker, Criminology

“Math.”Emir Nisic, Finance

“Electronics.”Tam Nguyen, Electric Engineering

What fInal are you dreadIng the Most?As final exams approach, we wondered:

experIenCe the MAny benefItS of tAI ChIMartial arts expert, Floyd Konet, has been bringing his expertise of Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi to CSU for over two years.

If you are unfamiliar with Tai Chi, Floyd describes it as “A moving medita-tion. Tai Chi is similar to yoga except you are in motion. The movements are slow, deliberate, and focused.”

The class begins with a light stretch and quickly proceeds to practice Short Form. Short Form is a series of 24 postures. As the students advance, they will be able to complete 88 postures.

Experience Tai Chi as a way to relax and to strengthen your body.

trAIner KnowS beStChris Wooden, a United States Marine and future CSU law student, wondered,

“What is best for overall strength and endurance,

p90x or CrossFit?” Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Caroline Cox, explained that although both are high

intensity, quality programs which definitely deliver results, CrossFit is best simply due to the nature of the exercises. Caroline also favors CrossFit because there are always new exercises for you to try. This variety of exercises will challenge your muscles and eventually make you stronger.

During the Annual Shutdown we ask all patrons to temporarily clean out your locker by Friday, May 13. We will be entering all lockers in the facility to disinfect, sanitize, clean, and freshen up the locker rooms as we kick off the summer season. Patrons will be able to return all items to their locker on Friday, May 20.

As mentioned above the pro shop will be moving from its current location in the recreation facility to the empty space next

to the customer service desk. We would like your feedback from a brief survey. We thank you for your time and input.

http://bit.ly/proshopsurvey

Shutdown, cont.

Steve Zilber and Floyd KonetThe Tai Chi Class practices in Studio 227