ARC eNewsletter

October 2008

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This Month

• Employee of the Month
• Exercise of the Month

Articles

• Stretch Out
• Staying Motivated
• Storing Your Gear
• The Good Neighbor Program
• Rock the Vote

Resources

• Contact the Editor

Guest Pass

• Bring A Friend!
  
  

Fitness Links

• Fitness Catalog
• ACSM
• Health Central
• Diet Site
• 5-A-Day
• SDSU Extended Studies Certifications
• IDEA Fit

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• Editor in Chief

  Amy Schiller
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• Layout Design

  Marielle Washington
  
  

• Content

  Lori Bednarchik
  Amber Forest McHale
  
  

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STAYING MOTIVATED

If you are having trouble sticking to your workout program, the Mayo Clinic offers these tips to stay motivated:

1. Set Goals: start with simple goals and then progress to longer-range goals. Keep goals simple, attainable and realistic. Find your workout gear, throw your shoes in your gym bag, get your workout clothes together, pack your i-pod, call your workout buddy - all this prevents any roadblocks from stopping you.
2. Start Slowly: If you push yourself too hard at first, you may be forced to abandon your program due to pain and/or an injury.
3. Think Variety: Vary your activities to keep boredom at bay. Alternate group exercise classes, swimming, weight training, rock climbing, bowling with the many other activities found at SDSU.
4. Have Fun: You are more likely to stick to a program if you are enjoying yourself. If you aren't having fun, try something new. Visit our web site at http://arc.sdsu.edu for more information.
5. Make Physical Activity Part of Your Daily Routine: Don't fall back on excuses why you can't come visit the ARC, Aztec Aquaplex or Bowling & Games. Schedule your workouts just as you would an important class or visit with friends.
   
   SOURCE: mayoclinic.com

 

Last update: 12/11/08