Special Events
Take your fitness experience outside the box! UTSA Campus Recreation strives to provide a variety of offerings to meet all of our patrons' needs. Augment your fitness routine by training for an event, or just show up and test yourself. Programming is designed to suit everyone's busy schedule, offering both one-time events as well as semester-long activities. Different aspects of fitness will be represented, so learn healthy eating, test your strength or endurance, or cheer on your friends and have a good time!
Total Fitness Challenges
Patrons do not need pre-enroll or sign up. Just come in and ask a fitness staff about participation.
There are three events that make up the competition: Bench press, body weight pull-ups for reps, and maximum distance on a 5-minute treadmill run. A winner will be determined based upon points received in each facet of the challenge.
Event Dates |
| Not offered in Fall 08 |
Bench Press:
· Men - 80% of body weight
· Women 40% of body weight
· Participant will perform as many reps as they can until failiure
· Participant will be rewarded 1 pt for every 2 reps performed
Maximum Distance in 5 Minutes:
· Participants will be rewarded 1 pt for every 100 m. completed in 5 minutes. (.60 m on a treadmill)
Body Weight Pull Ups
· Participant will perform pull ups (full extension) until failure
· Female Participants could perform modified pull ups if needed
· The Top 4 participants will be rewarded points
o 1st - 10 pts.
o 2nd - 6pts.
o 3rd - 4 pts.
o 4th - 1 pt.
Winners will be e-mailed congratulating them on their accomplishment and will be provided with a date in which they could pick their t-shirt up.
Lift the Rec
Participants will be challenged to lift the total weight encompassed in the Campus Recreation Weight Room (53,042.5 lbs.) during the given time frame. Once the participant has lifted “The Weight Room” they are in the club. Participants who complete the task will receive a Fitness/Wellness t-shirt as a reward, as well as have their name and picture posted on the UTSA Recreation Website recognizing their accomplishment.
Event Dates: September - November, Drop in and sign-up.
Participation Procedures:
1. Only the listed exercise or appropriate substitutions will be accepted (i.e. Bench Press, Incline Press, Squat, V-squat,)
2. Machines or free-weights may be used. Lifting techniques are at the participant’s discretion. Participants should consult with fitness staff members if they need to learn proper lifting techniques to prevent possible injuries
3. Participants may perform two exercises during their workout session to achieve 2,000 lbs. ONLY 2,000 lbs. per day may be recorded. The weight must be achieved within a 1 x 10 set limit.
EXAMPLE:
- Michelle lifted 100 lbs. 10 times on the bench press --- 1x10—making her total weight lifted 1000 lbs. (10 reps x 100 lbs)
- Michelle still has one exercise remaining to reach the 2000 lb. limit for the day.
Participants will record their set lifted for each rep performed on a provided log form and have the form initialed by the staff member after he/she has seen you attempt the exercise.
Once the goal of 53,042.5 lbs. has been reached, the participants will turn in their log form to a staff member on duty, who will place it in the Lift the Rec Challenge Folder placed at the Welcome Desk.
Cardio Minute Madness
This program is based off the ACSM guidelines for cardiovascular output per week. This event will coincide with Lift the Rec. During this program, participants must complete 180 minutes of cardiovascular activity per week. All minutes must be completed on cardiovascular equipment for staff to verify. The event objective will be to adhere to the weekly minute amounts for the duration of the program. All participants that complete the allotted hours for the duration will receive an event shirt.
Event Dates: September - November, Drop in and sign up
Triathlon Challenge
All three legs must be completed by the given time frame but you can do all of them in one day, if desired. Event consists of a 3.1 mile run, 800 yd. swim, and a 12 mile bike ride. Winner will have the lowest total time.
Event Dates: October 28-30
Participants can do a one day or three day completion as in the past. This is an all day event on event days.
Demo Kitchen
Demo Kitchen is an interactive cooking demonstration. This instructional program teaches cooking techniques, recipes, and the nutritional content of the menu as well. Nutritional information will be given by Registered Dietitian Anne Bell. The program will typically last 1 hour. Food will be provided free to the first 25 participants to sign up at: steve.kudika@utsa.edu
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Nutrition Assessments
Only 8 consultations a month. This is a $250 value for free. Sign up while spots last. Participants need to have paperwork completed and turned in a week prior to their consultation. Participants will receive personalized diets for their individual needs. All questions and concerns regarding their individual nutrition will be answered as well.Sign Up Now at fitness@utsa.edu.
Registered Dietitian: Anne Bell, MS, RD, LD
Sign Up Now by emailing fitness@utsa.edu. Your top three time and date choices based on the provided schedule. Please include a contact number where you can be reached to make the process easier. You will receive a reply within aproximatly 48 hours.
1604 Campus Schedule - (Downtown schedule below)
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Women on Weights
This program is designed for women to help reach their individual fitness goal. Exercises on free weights and machines are demonstrated with cardiovascular and ab work expected. Goals are measured by tracking weight, body composition readings and stress test results.
Days/Times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 pm Aug. 27 - Dec 4
Women on weights is a smaller more individualized group personal training class. This walk-in, no sign up needed class will be available two times a day to help accommodate busy patrons. W.O.W's small class size is designed to focus on a women's specific strength and cardiovascular needs. Participants will be instructed on form and technique, while being given the days specific exercise program. This class can be a great starting point for begginner workout needs, or a great way to supplement your existing workout routine.
Personal Training
Personal training will be offered this spring with a new format. Patrons will have Six sessions per semester. The recommendation is to have an initial session which is the program design and consultation of goals and current exercise routine. Then you may have a follow up session about a week later; which is a full workout with the trainer. You may have the six sessions throughout the semester as you wish or at the trainer's discretion. Group training sessions, such as Women On Weights and Muscle Madness, will continue to be offered.
To Sign-up email fitness@utsa.edu to set up an appointment.
-You MUST complete an assessment first which can be done online.
-At the end of your assessment, ask to sign up for training. You will be added to a waiting list and then contacted to set up an appointment.
-Arrive on time, with I.D. card, towel, dressed and ready to work out.
-Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.
Fitness Assessment - The Perfect Tool for beginning your Workout!
Fitness Assessments are FREE to all UTSA students and Rec Center members. Purpose of the assessment includes: Determine physical fitness; Develop fitness goals; Implement a fitness program.
To Sign up send an email to fitness@utsa.edu
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| Monday | 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am, 9 am, 12:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1 2pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am, 9 am, 12:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am, 12 pm |
If you would like to schedule an assessment on the Downtown campus please see the available schedule here.
NOTE that patrons can not schedule inside of 24 hours of the desired appointment time.
Girth measurements - measurements include chest, waist, hips, thighs, arms, and calves. Girth measurements are a great way to view weight loss and muscle gain.
Body Mass Index - calculations based on height and weight; the purpose of this measurement is to determine if an individual is at risk for cardiovascular problems.
Body Composition - the three-site method is used:
Male-chest, abdomen, and thigh.
Female- triceps, supra iliac (top of the hip bone), and thigh.
These measurements determine the percentage of body fat an individual has.
Cardiovascular - the three-minute step test is used to measure cardiovascular fitness. The test measures the ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to supply oxygen to the muscles. A healthy cardiovascular system will reduce the risks of disease.
Flexibility - the sit and reach method is used to measure flexibility. Flexibility is an important part of daily living so individuals can perform tasks through the full range of motion.
Muscular Endurance - the push-up and sit-up tests are used to measure muscular endurance. Muscular endurance is needed to perform daily tasks comfortably without muscle fatigue.
Benchpress Competition
Patrons do not need pre-enroll or sign up. Just come in and ask a fitness staff about participation.
Bench Press:
· Men - 80% of body weight
· Women 40% of body weight
· Participant will perform as many reps as they can until failure
· Participant will be rewarded 1 pt for every 2 reps performed
Bench Press Competition dates are:
October 6, 2008
November 3, 2008
December 1, 2008
All winners in both male and female categories will receive a t-shirt and their picture on the web site.
If you have any questions please call 458-6726
Legpress Competition
Patrons do not need pre-enroll or sign up. Just come in and ask a fitness staff about participation.
Leg Press:
· Men - 160% of body weight
· Women 80% of body weight
· Participant will perform as many reps as they can until failure
· Participant will be rewarded 1 pt for every 2 reps performed
Leg Press Competition dates are:
October 20, 2008
November 17, 2008
All winners in both male and female categories will receive a t-shirt and their picture on the web site.
If you have any questions please call 458-6726
