Fitness
Diary of a Fit Patriot: A Journey Into Running a Marathon
By: Alison M. Hall, MS, CPT High School Me could not run. In gym class we had to “jog the straights and walk the curves” of the track, and I struggled to do that. I was active, I played a few recreational sports, but I couldn’t imagine running just for the sake of running. I […]
Diary of a Happy Yogi: Ten Things Your New Yoga Teacher Probably Wants To Tell You But Can’t
By: Ashley Whimpey Your teacher is nervous to meet you too. Getting a new yoga teacher can be exciting, or it can be so anxiety invoking it seems like even a good class won’t even ease the feelings. Your least favorite poses could be all strung together, you could stop being able to hear the […]
Diary of a Fit Patriot: How Do I Go To My First Cycle Class?
By: Alison M. Hall I love indoor cycling. I love motivating others throughout their ride when I’m teaching it. I love to lose myself in the music when I’m a participant. However, I was terrified to try it for the first time. I had no idea what to wear, what to expect, what the bike […]
Diary Of A Fit Patriot: Getting Started
By: Alison M. Hall, MS, CPT You made the decision to start at the gym. Congratulations! Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body. I know from experience it can be hard to get started. Even if you’ve been a gym rat for years, a new facility has new procedures, […]
Diary of a Fit Patriot: Ladies—We Need to Strength Train!
By: Alison M. Hall, MS, CPT Ladies—it’s a simple fact. We NEED to strength train. A basic strength training program will not make you bulky. I repeat, it will not make you bulky. You will not look like a body builder unless you are specifically trying to do so, which takes a regimented training program […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation
During the Thanksgiving Holiday, the recreational facility will have the following hours: Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) Wednesday, November 25 – 6a-7p Thursday, November 26 – CLOSED Friday, November 27 – resume normal facility operating hours Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) Wednesday, November 25 – 6a-7p Thursday, November 26 – CLOSED Friday, November 27 […]
For the Love of the Game : Men’s Club Rugby
Looking back at 1965, Rick Stafford and George Wiltshire didn’t know that they would be starting the first intercollegiate sport at George Mason University – Men’s Rugby. When asked how it all began, Stafford took us on a trip down memory lane and explained that he was simply walking through the Ordinary (the student lounge […]