The SRWC Combine is back to see who has what it takes to be this year’s “workout warrior” at Long Beach State University (LBSU). Inspired by the National Football League’s (NFL) Scouting Combine, the SRWC Combine will use four tests to gauge the athletic ability of its participants.
The fall semester is more than halfway over, which is hard to believe, but is still very exciting! Students have worked hard on homework and projects and studied for long hours while balancing life outside of school. Being an undergraduate student is rewarding but also demanding, especially as academic and extracurricular obligations begin to feel overwhelming towards the end of the semester.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) was excited to bring back the first in-person Owen’s Condition for Tuition (OCFT) celebration since spring 2019. While the scholarship challenge continued throughout the pandemic with virtual celebrations, it wasn’t the same without the energy of everyone coming together for the excitement and grand prize reveal. The 2022 recipient of the semester of free tuition was third-year, kinesiology-exercise science major, Kolton Fernandez.
Over the years, matcha tea has gained popularity in the wellness industry as a healthier alternative to coffee. What is matcha exactly? Matcha is a finely ground powder of green tea leaves that originates from East Asia. Unlike most teas that require the leaves to be steeped in hot water, matcha powder is mixed right in – making it one of the only types of tea leaves you ingest.
Start and end finals season strong! We have some tips and tricks you can use to ensure efficiency when studying! An essential first step for studying is picking a comfortable environment that’s free of distraction and optimal for productivity. When choosing a spot, find a location that allows for relaxation, focus and minimal distraction.
Intramurals create a fun and competitive environment for all students. They are a great way for students to participate in sports they want to try and experience physical, mental and social well-being. It’s an opportunity to encourage all students to get involved in physical activity while taking a break from their stressful workload.
Swimming in open water can be fun, but also hazardous. However, if you are aware of and manage the risks you will have many fun adventures. Here are some tips to help you stay safe! If you’ve never been in open water before, make sure you plan and pack accordingly.
The Ten Essentials, created by the National Park Service, help people prepare for a fun and safe outdoor adventure. This list is adaptable to whatever adventure you plan to take, whether that’s a short day-hike or a 10-day backpacking excursion.
Read more: Always Be Prepared: Ten Essentials for Any Excursion
A new household plant is the new addition to your home you need! In fact, a plant pal is more than just a cool accent in your space. Researchers have identified many benefits that can be gained from having a household plant.
Esports established themselves as a cornerstone of the consumer market, with some value estimations exceeding more than 1 billion dollars globally. With the help of influencers and streaming platforms, like Twitch, the industry expects to see continued growth.
In the area of aquatics and safety, lifeguards use the technique of scanning as a crucial tool for the safety of the environment that they protect. Scanning, or the repetitious action of surveying an area of coverage, is one of the most prominent responsibilities for lifeguards, but it works in other areas too. We all have put scanning to good use at one time, or another.
Losing weight can be one of the hardest and most frustrating goals. For some, low carbohydrate (carb) diets are an effective weight loss approach. As the Keto Diet rises in popularity, more and more people choose to restrict their carb intake to achieve their weight loss goals. However, carbs are an important component of your diet! They provide the body with glucose (also known as sugar), which converts to energy that supports bodily functions and physical activity.
As college students with midterms approaching, finding time for exercise and personal wellness can be difficult to manage. However, remaining active and prioritizing time to partake in various activities is important to staying healthy and relieving stress. Luckily the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) offers many ways for college students to optimize their time on campus and maintain physical activity, wellness and self-care––even during midterms and finals!
Special Feature Archive
- Updates on How Alternative Instruction Will Impact SRWC Programs and Services
- Get Active with SRWC GO!
- First Ever: REC CON!
- The SRWC Outdoor Adventure Shop at Long Beach State
- Members Summer Wellness Program
- Summer Instructional Programs
- Personal Training
- SRWCAlert: New Equipment, New Floors, New Furniture at the SRWC
- Alumni Specials
- Student Summer Memberships
- FREE Nutrition Counseling from March to May
- You’re Invited to an SRWC Beach Clean Up
- New Low-Cost Personal Training
- Work Out During Winter Break!
- 5 Ways to De-stress During Finals Week
- Ensuring an Uplifting Experience
- Share Your Voice
- Winter Break Hours
- Facility Maintenance & Alternative Workouts
- Winter Fitness Schedules
- SRWC Focus Groups
- Things to Know About the SRWC
- Owen’s Condition for Tuition Winner
- Summer Memberships
- Meet The Associate Director
- E-Cigarettes, a Healthier Alternative to Cigarettes? Not Quite.
- CSULB Wins Healthy Campus Award
- The SRWC’s New Geofilter!
- SRWC Summer Memberships
- 5 Years at the SRWC
