DBRC Summer Wellness Classes and Hours

Thursday, 08 May 2008

Summer classes for strength training, kickboxing and yoga start the week of May 12th.

A complete listing of the summer classes can be downloaded here:http://pioneers.marietta.edu/rec/dbrc_classes_Summer08.pdf

The facility will be closed all day Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th, 2008.
Please make sure that you abide by these hours of operation.

A schedule of summer hours is follows.
Schedules are also posted in the Rec Center and copies will be available at the Welcome Desk next week.

May 12 to August 22, 2008

9 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday
9 a.m to 7 p.m. Friday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
12 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Community Walkers MUST abide by these hours.

Climbing Wall

12 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
12 to 5 p.m. Sunday

(Climbing Wall Hours are Subject to Change for Holidays and Special Programs)

Here's to a summer of fun and fitness!!

Intramural Volleyball Tournament Results: Semi-Finals and Finals

Tuesday, 06 May 2008

Congratulations to DO WORK (Competitive League) and the Redheaded Stepchildren (Recreational League).

Recreational League

Semi-Finals

Redheaded Stepchildren def. Track Stars 2-1
MC Hammers def J.T.T 2-1

Finals

Redheaded Stepchildren def MC Hammers 2-1

Competitive League Finals

DO WORK def BTS 2-0

Congrats to both of the teams that won the championship in their leagues.

Personal Training Offered at DBRC

Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008

Instructors are available to help you develop a training program that fits your schedule and lifestyle.

Personal Training services are an important part of helping you, as a member of the Marietta College community, to orient yourself to the fitness facilities, focus on your personal fitness goals, and develop a process that will help you achieve them!

If you are interested in working 1-on-1 with a personal training instructor or in a small-group setting then this is the program for you! ALL levels of fitness are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Instructors will help you develop a training program that fits your schedule and lifestyle, help you to understand some basic information in training methodology and sports nutrition, as well as help you keep track of your progress.

Private 1-on-1 session (1 hour): $30/hour
Two or more persons at the same session: $20/each person
*Clients may pay per one hour session, or in blocks of 6 or more hours.

In interested, please contact any of the following instructors to set up an appointment:

Carolyn Arnold
Carolyn.Arnold@marietta.edu
740-896-3079

Linda Fleming
ljf53@juno.com
740-374-2070

Anne Gray
queenaeg@yahoo.com
740-350-8388

Fitness Center Orientations Available

Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008

Learn about DBRC resources and equipment with a certified fitness professional.

Do you want to workout and exercise, but don’t know how to use the equipment?

Are you afraid of looking silly, damaging the equipment, or injuring yourself?

If so, the DBRC has the perfect solution for you!

The DBRC is offering individual Fitness Center/Weight Room Orientations with a certified fitness professional. These sessions (1 to 2 hours, as needed) are intended to teach you how to operate the cardio equipment (treadmill, stair climber, elliptical, bike, and rowing ergometer) safely and effectively. An orientation to the weight machines is also available. You will also learn how to perform the exercises, adjust the machines, and create a basic weight circuit.

If interested, please contact Carolyn Arnold directly to schedule your orientation today!Carolyn can be contacted by email, carolyn.arnold@marietta.edu, or by phone (740) 896-3079.

Community Walker Information

All community walkers are required to complete a new application prior to the start of the Fall 2007 semester.

Please download the application (PDF) or request a copy at the Welcome Center.

The DBRC track will be closed for walking 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday so the College's track team can practice. Also, please be aware that the track may be closed at other times due to special events.

If possible, the ideal times to walk are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To determine if the track is open at a specific time, please call the Welcome Desk at 740-376-4554.

The Dyson Baudo Recreation Center (DBRC) opened on the Marietta College campus in 2003 and contains:

• an indoor track that encircles four multipurpose courts,
• a crew training facility,
• a fitness center,
• two racquetball courts,
• a wheelchair-accessible weight room,
• a multipurpose room and
• a two-story climbing wall.

Download the complete Weight Room and Fitness Center Rules (PDF).

• Proper athletic shoes are required to be owrn in all facilities. The appropriate shoes must be carried in and worn during activities.

• Proper attire is expected. Shirts must be worn at all time. No tank tops, cut-out shirts or midriff shirts.

• Food and beverages are not to be consumed in any activity areas.

• No smoking or use of tobacco of any kind is permitted in the facility.

• No alcoholic beverages are to be brought inside the building.

• All authorized users must present their I.D. at the Welcome Center for verification in order to check out or use recreational equipment.

Spring 2008 Classes

Core: 12 to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday
This 30 minute class is targeted for your core muscles. This is our powerhouse. We will focus on all the abdominal muscles and the lower back. Using floor exercises and some equipment, ie: body balls, medicine balls, tubing, this class will strengthen your core and help with toning the tummy and improving posture. Weak abs are a major cause of back pain.

Breathing techniques may be used in some of our Pilates based exercises.

We can all spare 30 minutes for ourselves to focus on our well-being.
Come join us in making a commitment to yourself to be active in your good health!

Flexibility: 12 to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday

This 30 minute class will focus on stretching and flexibility. This important part of over-all fitness is often overlooked or forgotten. Flexibility will help with your every day life, allowing you the mobility you need in your job, general work, gardening, sports, fitness, parenting, grand-parenting, and just plain fun.

Being flexible will help prevent injury, and allow you to reach your goals every day, everywhere. If you are coming in specifically for flexibility, we will prep the muscles for stretching, and learn the safe way in which to do it.

You are welcome to attend both the core and flexibility class or just one. If you are doing a cardio machine and need to cool down and stretch after your workout, this is perfect for you. If you are attending the abs class, but want to stay for both, you will just continue for the stretch for as long as you wish.

Feel free to depart early if you need time to return to work.

Music will be used. Wear comfortable clothing.

All you need to bring with you is an open mind. We provide the rest!

Instructor: Linda Fleming

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Dance Exercise: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday
A fun, upbeat dance class to get you feeling great and get your body moving! A combination class involving stretching, jazz dance technique, and strength training moves dancers use to get their bodies into perfect shape!

With the combinations changing every week you'll never get the same class twice! Grab your dancin' shoes and join us for Dance Fitness!

No bare feet or sock feet allowed. Jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or light weight tennis shoes only.

Instructor: Aurora Held

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Faculty and Staff Fitness: 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday
This basic fitness class is open to faculty, staff, spouses, alumni and community members. The class focuses on strength training, body shaping, and flexibility. We will use various "props" (free weights, body balls, bands, medicine balls) as well as gravity for resistance during the strength training and body shaping portions of the class.

Exercises that incorporate principles of yoga and Pilates help develop flexibility. This class does not include cardio exercises. Participants are encouraged attend other cardio-based activity classes (such as Step Interval or Kickboxing) to engage in cardio or aerobic activity.

Music is used.

Instructor: Mary Beth Peebles

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Kickboxing: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
This class is a challenging cardio workout using movements of martial arts combined with some aerobic choreography. Punches and kicks are used to elevate your heart rate to give you a great sweat. Some squats and lunges are added during class to work on building strength in the legs and glutes.

Ab work and low back exercises are also involved at the end of class to work on a well-balanced strong torso, followed by a good stretch. Instructor will be checking on your form throughout classes.

Music is used.

Instructor: Renee Bloomingdale

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Strength Training: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
This class will be held in the weight room and fitness center. We will be using free weights and resistance machines. A designed workout will be given to each student, and options will be shown and offered as alternatives.

Strength training is especially important for women, as lean muscle mass boosts the metabolism, and weight training helps protect the bones.

No music used.

Instructor: Linda Fleming

Location: Fitness Center and Weight Room

Yoga: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Relax and renew body and spirit with an eclectic style of yoga using gentle stretches and deep breathing. Students will enjoy an invigorating workout, calming breath practice, and the opportunity to discover how yoga can be anyone’s lifetime exercise choice.

No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Mats will be provided. Loose clothing and bare feet are recommended.

Bring a pencil and paper for practice notes.

Instructor: Joy Held

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Yoga-Tude: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
Get your attitude adjusted! This is a gym-based yoga class suitable for all levels.  This class uses classic yoga poses and positions to create a dynamic, low-impact workout. A gentle warm-up, followed by a powerful working segment, finishing with floor stretches and a final resting pose are sure to leave you feeling revived, renewed, and ready for anything.

Music may be used.

Instructor: Anne Gray

Location: Multi-purpose Room