Aztec Recreation

Happy World Heart Day! 

This day is celebrated to bring more public awareness to cardiovascular diseases, prevention, and their global impact. 

The CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity a week. A healthy heart leads a happy life. Incorporate cardio into your workout by jogging on an ARC treadmill, using the cycle bikes, or even running on the track!

Before any Group Fitness class, borrow an Accuro Heart Rate Monitor from the front desk for free. You will be able to track your fitness stats live on the TVs in the fitness studios.

Grab a friend and come to the south court every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to play pickleball or badminton. Equipment is available to borrow at the ARC front desk.

Swipe to learn more about pickleball enthusiast, Mason Melito, first year political science major

Want to join basketball or 9v9 outdoor soccer leagues? Start forming your teams! Registration will open on the Aztec Recreation app one week from today - on October 3rd at 8:00am and will close on October 26th at 11:59pm.

Games will be played from October 31st to November 20th, and playoffs will begin on November 28th and end December 9th.

Meet one of the trainers here at the ARC: Anthony Sawh

Anthony's mission is to educate and support people in becoming a healthier version of themselves by means of exercise, nutrition, and mindset. He wants to instill a positive relationship with wellness that is sustainable and enjoyable.

Interested in learning more? Go to the Aztec Recreation app, then click 'Personal Training', and then click on his profile to learn more and get in contact with him.

Did you know each semester current students can choose one water sport class or rent gear for just $5 at Mission Bay Aquatic Center?
For a complete list of classes available click the 'MBAC classes' icon on the Aztec Recreation app. To reserve your spot in a class call Mission Bay Aquatic Center at (858) 488-1000.

Registration for Fall Intramural Sports leagues are now open! This season we are offering futsal, volleyball, and flag football. Registration will be open from August 29th through September 14th.

Flag Football will play from Sept. 19th - Oct. 13th, Futsal will play from Sept. 18th - Oct. 22nd, Volleyball will play from Sept. 19th - Oct. 19th

Sign up today in the Aztec Recreation app before spots fill up!

Get your weekend started early by coming to Aztec Nights Pump Up the Gym! Meet us Thursday on the ARC courts from 9:00pm-1:00am. Jump through an inflatable obstacle course, grab your friend for a jousting match, play dodgeball, take a cardio dance class, enjoy Shake Smart treats and much more!
We hope to see you there!

Play slowpitch softball! Intramural Sports softball registration is open now and will close on August 31st at 11:59pm. Games will be played from September 6th through October 13th.

Sign up today using the link in our bio or click on the Intramural Sports link on the Aztec Recreation app!

Along with the 6 courts, check out the Olympic Lifting North area in the renovation space. Here you will find 12 squat racks, 2 cable machines, a cable tower and much more.

Enjoy drop-in basketball, futsal, volleyball and badminton in the newly renovated ARC Courts! Basketball is generally available daily in courts 1-4. Volleyball is generally available daily in the North Court. In the South Court, play Futsal Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun and Badminton Tue, Thu & Sat. Sports equipment is available to borrow at the ARC front desk.

The activity schedule is subject to change based on classes, leagues and other university demands. Check the displays in the ARC for daily scheduling.

Happy International Yoga Day! Yoga can help improve strength, balance and flexibility as well as manage stress and give you more energy. Check out the yoga Group Fitness classes we offer this summer, including Deep Stretch, Hatha Vinyasa, Heated Power Flow and Power Yoga. Register for in-person classes on the Aztec Recreation app. If you're out of town, join us virtually via Zoom for Mindful Meditation or Gentle Yoga classes.

Live Well Late Night presents 3v3 Speed Soccer! Come to play or just for the prizes! Join us at ENS 700 on Thursday, March 17th from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Team registration closes on March 15th at 11:30 p.m. Register your team today using the link in our bio!

Calling all SDSU students! Visit outreach tables and get a FREE t-shirt and enter into the opportunity drawing for Nike gift cards, Bookstore gift cards, Starbucks and Chipotle gift cards, and Apple AirPods 3rd Generation! The drawing entry will be open from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. - any SDSU students can stop by to enter to win!

SDSU students are eligible for opportunity drawing prizes. Attendee acknowledges an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather.

Registration is open for Fitness Jam classes Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the ARC.

Book your spot on the Aztec Rec app before they fill up! Spots are available for: Candlelit Hatha Yoga, Tik Tok Total Strength, Cardio Dance Party, Hip Hop Yoga Sculpt, Turbokick, Barre Blast from the Past, Wind Down Restorative Yoga.

Experience a night of fitness fun!

Aztec Recreation will be offering Intramural Sport Classics in a new way with 6v6 indoor volleyball, 3v3 speed soccer, 4v4 flag football and wiffle ball. Registration opens on February 28th and will close on March 23rd, and games will start on April 3rd. Teams will have 3 regular-season games and then playoffs. 

Sign ups open on February 28th! Click the link in our bio for online registration

Join us for Intramural Tennis Leagues this spring!

Registration will be live from Feb. 21st to March 9th, or until spots are filled. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00pm - 9:00pm from March 15th to April 28th.

Register on Monday using the link in our bio!

Spring into Fitness Fridays! Mix up your workout by trying a variety of group exercise formats. This is a sure way to get your weekend off to a great start every Friday 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

This week it's Namaste Cycle. Sweat it out on the bike, then enjoy 15 minutes of deep stretch yoga focusing on the muscles in the lower body. Leave class feeling worked and refreshed.

Reserve your spot on the Aztec Rec app 48 hours to one hour before the class begins!

Photos taken prior to COVID-19

Happy Valentine's Day Aztecs!

On this special day we want to remind you all of the importance of heart health. Taking care of your heart health is one key to living a healthy life. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends adults age 18-64 complete at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity a week or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity a week.

A few options for cardio include paddle boarding at MBAC, bowling at Aztec Lanes, running on the ARC track or taking a cardio focused Group Fitness class like Cardio Dance, Cardio Kickboxing, Cycling, or Outdoor Bootcamp!

Happy Valentine's Day Aztecs!

On this special day we want to remind you all of the importance of heart health. Taking care of your heart health is one key to living a healthy life. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends adults age 18-64 complete at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity a week or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity a week.

A few options for cardio include paddle boarding at MBAC, bowling at Aztec Lanes, running on the ARC track or taking a cardio focused Group Fitness class like Cardio Dance, Cardio Kickboxing, Cycling, or Outdoor Bootcamp!

Today we are featuring Ai Kuwayana, Aztec Recreation’s Fitness and Wellness Program Assistant. Swipe to learn more about Ai!

Did you know Aztec Recreation members can choose one $5 MBAC class or rental each semester. Register today by calling (858) 488-1000

Happy Friday Aztecs! We are so excited to be back in person on Monday! Here are a few updates beginning next week:

The Spring Group Fitness schedule starts Monday! Check out classes in the New ARC or take a virtual class at home. Register for in-person classes 48 hours to one hour in advance on the Aztec Rec app. Register for virtual classes via zoom from our Group Fitness webpage. Link in bio.

We are pleased to announce that that ARC and ARC Express hours are expanding starting on Monday! Swipe right for more info.

Sign ups for Intramural Sports Season 1 is still going on! Sign up today for Dodgeball, Kickball, or Ultimate Frisbee before spots fill up!
Link is in our bio.

Take some time to practice Mindful Walking.

Mindful Walking is the act of becoming aware of your body and your surroundings while walking. Head to a location that makes you feel at ease and turn off your phone. Bring yourself into a meditative state-of-mind: make the effort to stop your mind from the thoughts of past and future, focus on your breathing, think about the experience of your body walking and take in your surroundings.

Source: PositivePsychology.com

Today we are featuring our Climbing Program and Team Building Supervisor, Kellen Dion!

Swipe to learn more about him and the class he is teaching this semester!

Where am I Wednesday? T-Bar Landmine Attachments.

These attachments can be found at the squat racks in the Olympic Lifting Zone. They can be used to perform landmine squats, landmine thrusts, rotational single arm press, and multiple variations of split squats and rows. Have a great workout!

Welcome back Aztecs! We hope you are all having a great first day of classes. A few updates:
• The ARC is open! Hours for all Aztec Recreation facilities can be found on the digital displays throughout the ARC and the ARC website (linked in our bio).
• Group fitness classes are being hosted outdoors or virtually for the time being. You can reserve your spot for outdoor classes through the Aztec Rec app.
• Intramural Sports registration is open! Sign up today before spots fill up at arc.sdsu.edu/intramurals

New Equipment Alert!

The open design of this deadlift bar allows for a variety of movements to be performed. In addition, due to the open design, it allows for easier loading and unloading of weights.

Try it out at your next workout, this piece of equipment can be found in the Olympic Lifting Zone.

Join us for some back to playground-themed sports to kick off our Spring Intramural Season.

We will offer Dodgeball, Kickball, and Ultimate Frisbee registration closes January 26th, games start January 31st. Teams will have 3 regular-season games and then playoffs.

As today marks the last day of classes, we want to wish you all good luck on your finals!

Did you know there is a Quiet Lounge located on the second floor of the ARC? The perfect place to study or take a breather before or after your workout!

Today we we are featuring Group Fitness & ENS Instructor, Cole Davis. Cole graduated from James Madison University in May 2020 with a B.S. in Exercise Science to pursue his dream of a career in the fitness industry.

For Cole, witnessing the positive impacts that fitness can have on an individual's life is ultimately what drives his work each day! He is a Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine. Register on Web Portal for Cole's ENS Functional Fitness Training Spring '22 class!

With finals right around the corner, we want to remind you guys to make sure you take care of yourself. We all know how stressful exam season can be, but it is so important to make sure you do not neglect yourself!

Self care is so much more than just 'taking a break'. Self care includes, but is not limited to, exercising, taking naps, eating healthy foods, and setting proper boundaries. It is up to you to decide what you consider self care.

Study hard Aztecs and good luck on finals!

DID YOU KNOW…. Aztec Recreation offers around 30 different Exercise and Nutritional classes that are worth class credit!? Classes range from Sports, Mind & Body, Martial Arts, Dance, Outdoor Skills & Leadership, and Watersports. To register for an ENS class, log into your SDSU WebPortal to reserve your spot.

Class levels range from beginner to advance so whether you're trying something out for the first time or been mastering a skill for many years, we have the class for you.

Today, we are highlighting one of the ENS running instructors. Bill Aaron. Swipe to learn a little more about him.