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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
Wednesday, October 23rd
6:00am - 10:30pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 6:00am - 10:30pm

Want to tone up those legs and abs?  Get started by participating in the October Muscle of the Month Box Challenge. Compete in this timed event to test your cardiovascular and lower body muscular endurance. Cardiovascular exercise promotes a healthy heart, lungs, and vascular system. Challenge yourself to new heights this October, compete in the Box Challenge this month and you may be a winner!

Rules:

  • Notify a FC Attendant before you begin.
  • Complete as many Box Jumps as you can in one minute, stepping up is optional. Use 18 inch box (shortest box).
  • Preston Center employees will be in their own category, separate from patrons.
  • Participants can only complete the challenge one time per day.
  • The male and female who complete the most miles will win a $15 Buckhead Cafe Gift Card.
  • Each time you participate, your name will be entered into a raffle for a $10 Buckhead Café Gift Card.
  • Participate at least twice in the month to receive WellU® credit!
8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: Health & Fitness Lab
  • Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm

This four week personal training program is designed to initiate a proactive approach to fitness throughout the holiday season.  Get into a healthy mindset before the unhealthy holiday behaviors set in. You will meet with a personal trainer twice a week for four weeks.

Dates: Oct. 28nd – Nov. 22nd  

Registration:

  • Individuals must sign up in the Health & Fitness Lab between Oct. 14th & Oct. 25th
  • Each participant must complete a PAR-Q & consent form
  • Clients are allowed to sign up for discounted buddy training only if both individuals have similar goals and can be scheduled for the same dates/times

Price per person:

  • Students - $40 (Buddy – $35)
  • Faculty/Staff - $45 (Buddy – $40)
  • Community - $50 (Buddy – $45)

Session Information:

  • Each client will receive 2 personal training sessions per week (Total of 8 PT sessions, 50 min in length)
  • Training will take place in our private, individualized personal training room with the same trainer each session
  • Initial Assessment/Consultation (Oct. 14-25) & Post Assessment (Nov. 25-26 or earlier)
  • Four group cardio sessions available
  • Each client will also receive a cardio exercise recommendation/tracking card
  • Clients can NOT reschedule appointments or extend their program past Nov. 22nd
  • If the client arrives more than 30 minutes late, the appointment is forfeited
12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Location: Fitness Center
  • Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Big Red Bench Off is an upper body muscular strength competition that will be held in the Fitness Center. Competitors will be allowed four attempts (maximum 20 minutes) to complete 1 rep max (RM). The winner will then be determined by the highest percentage based upon their 1RM relative to their bodyweight. (1RM=300lbs, Body weight=180lbs, 300/180=166.7%).

  • Monday, October 21: 5:00-7:00pm
  • Tuesday, October 22: 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wednesday, October 23: 12:00-1:00pm
  • Thursday, October 24: 5:30-6:30pm

Sign up for the Big Red Bench Off starts on October 14th. Walk-ins are welcome, but subject to availability. To make an appointment, or for more information, stop by the Health and Fitness Lab (room 20A in the Preston Center).

All participants must sign a consent form/waiver!

Each participant will have 20 minutes to complete their 1 rep max.

Rules:

  • Participants must use a closed grip (thumb around bar)
  • The lifter must lie on his/her back with head, shoulders, and butt in full contact on the bench. This position must be maintained throughout the attempt.
  • Feet must remain flat on the floor at all times.
  • Participants must show control of the weight at all times while lowering the bar to touch the chest and back to full elbow extension (no bouncing!!)
  • A Health and Fitness Lab staff member will judge each lift. If any of the above criteria are not met, the lift will be invalid.

 


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