Greetings Tigers, Welcome to the official TSU Recreation and Wellness Center’s Newsletter, your one stop shop to all things recreation! This has definitely been one of the most life changing fall semesters I have ever experienced during my time here as both alum and as an employee. As we all know change is inevitable and very much needed to help us grow and become the person(s) we are all meant to be. When change occurs so abruptly it allows us to stop and reflect on what truly matters and what no longer serves a purpose. Here at the Recreation Center safety is our number one priority and the safety of our members take precedence over everything else. We want you to enjoy your time here and participate in everything we have to offer, but in order to do that there must be rules and regulations to follow. One rule in particular I would like to drill is that all members present their ID’s every time you access the facility. Your TSU ID is your identity on campus. It plays an important role for you as you frequent the various facilities on campus. Do not let anyone outside of yourself utilize your ID; that is a University violation and if violated you will be subject to the confiscation of your id card and summoned to the office of Judicial Affairs. To ensure all who enters the facility are indeed current students the Recreation Center is a “Zero Tolerance” zone as it relates to illegal ID usage. On a lighter note, the Rec. department hosted a variety of activities and programs for the months of September and October that will be highlighted in this month’s issue. Some of those highlights include the following: *TSU Annual Health and Wellness Fair *Nutrition Article: “What and What not to Eat” * REC. Member Spot Light *Exercise of the Month * REC support October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month * See if you made the REC Sports highlights and how you can participate in upcoming events * Finally the REC pays Tribute to our angel Ms. Nicole “Mouse” Zimmerman Once again welcome to THE REC!! And remember Fitness is not just Exercise it’s a Lifestyle… Are you living? In Health,
Ms. Iisha VoltzProgram Director, TSU Recreation and Wellness Center
On September 16th Texas Southern University Recreation Center in collaboration with the Student Health Center hosted the 14th annual Health and Wellness Fair. The TSU students and staff came out in droves to support the event. Over 400 students participated in the various vendors and events that were offered. We would like to give a special thanks to the following individuals who made this event a tremendous success: - Iisha Voltz - Program Director, Recreation Center - Felonice Davis- Marsaw – Executive Director, Student Health Center - Rachel Johnson – Office Manager, Recreation Center - Jessica Allen – Graduate Assistant, Recreation Center - Danielle Taylor – Graduate Assistant, Student Health Center - All of the vendors and volunteers who offered their time and energy to make this event a success.
The burpee works the legs, arms, chest, back, abs, and glutes. It is a phenomenal full body movement because you get cardiovascular training, strength training, improved core strength, flexibility and balance. Perform the Standard Burpee as a high-intensity interval exercise for 30 seconds at maximum intensity (go “all out�), recover for 4 minutes, then repeated the session up to three times. Step 1: From a standing position squat down and put your palms flat on the ground.
Step 2: Kick your feet back to the bottom of the push up position being sure that the thighs and chest touch the ground
Step 3: Spring your feet forward Step 4: Jump while raising your arms overhead
For more fitness info, stop by the fitness center and talk with one of our fitness specialists. They can assist you with fitness advice, free fitness assessments, and personal training concerns.
Kimbler Lofton an office administrator for the Department of Research who’s worked at Texas Southern University for twenty-eight years. She admits that she has been one of the biggest fans of the Recreation Center since it opened in 2002. “I’ve had a membership with the rec since it opened” Lofton stated. Her primary reason for to join the rec was the accessibility of the facility. With her office being only a few steps from the REC, it was a no-brainer decision for her to enroll and become a member. “I’ve lost weight and gained a little bit of muscle” showing off her guns of steel, “I most definitely recommended the rec to other staff members whenever I get the chance.” Ms. Lofton’s favorite activities include running on the treadmill and the Group Exercise boot camp classes that held on Mondays and Wednesdays that are taught by Mr. Erik Lege, the fitness center manager. The weekly boot camp classes allow her to interact with coworkers while burning calories and having fun doing so. Lofton is consistent with her workout routine and it has a lot to do with the encouragement she gets from the fitness center staff.
“I never miss a week” states Lofton. Her bubbly, upbeat personality is hard to miss at the Recreation Center.
The 16th annual intramural flag football season is underway. This year 12 teams are competing for this year’s championship and the opportunity to represent TSU at the NIRSA Regional Flag Football Tournament held at Texas A&M University in November. Flag football playoffs will begin on November 8th. Listed below are the current league standings as of 10/17/15:
“Team Takeover” captured 2nd place at the 13th Annual Valley Bowl Invitational Championships. The tournament, which took place on the dates of October 17-19 in Brownsville, Texas, featured top intramural flag football teams from various colleges and universities from across the state. “Takeover” stormed their way thru the tournament before eventually falling to UT-Rio Grande Valley “Aztecs” 48-41 in the championship game. CONGRATS TEAM!! GOOO TSU!!!
Forty students from the Urban Academic Village (UAV) participated in the February 27th paintball activity at Urban War Zone Paintball. Despite the chilly weather, the students had a blast competing against one another. The UAV and the REC have built a strong relationship thanks in part to Ms. Chante Williams, UAV student coordinator and Ms. La Toya Brown, REC Center Programs Manager. The Outdoor pursuits program is designed to offer our student alternative forms of outdoor recreation. For more info on the upcoming outdoor schedule, contact La Toya Brown at lbrown@tsu.edu .
Club Sports Womens Basketball CLub
The women’s basketball club clinched a berth into the Lone Star College Championship tournament with a 39-29 victory over Lamar University. With the win, the ladies clinched the #1 seed in the tournament and will look to capture with sixth club basketball championship in its existence. The tournament will take place on Sunday, November 8th at Lone Star College North Harris. Play begins at 10am.
Want to join a sports club?
All students are eligible to participate in a sports club. To register, simply fill out an interest form at the Recreation and Wellness Center and we will contact the club president to notify them of your interest. Listed below are the currently active sports clubs with the contact information of the each president. For more information contact Kiara Stephens-Brown at 713-313-6897
Boxing Table TEnnis Womens Basketball Womens volleyball Tim Evans --- timevans8392@gmail.com
Darrell Edmond --- darrelledmond44@yahoo.com Imani Burris --- Imani.burris@gmail.com
Upcoming
Events
Brianna Mitchel --- bri.nicole19@yahoo.com
11/1 Club Volleyball match vs University of Houston 11/4 Club Volleyball match at North American University 11/8 Lone Star Club Basketball Conference Championship Tournament 11/9 5x5 Basketball Invitational Tournament begin 11/10 Dominoes Tournament 11/14 Tarkington Hiking Trip 11/17 Bowling Tournament (Game Room)