KRISTIN MELODY
PRIDE STAFF WRITER

The lifestyle of a college student can be exciting, stressful, fun and especially busy. CSUSM goes the extra mile to make fitness and a healthy lifestyle part of student life with Campus Recreation fitness classes.

CSUSM offers free fitness classes at The Clarke for activities like yoga, cycling, running, Jiu-Jitsu, a boot camp from Sept. 19 – Dec. 9 and many other activities. The campus created classes to accommodate the busiest schedules. The classes usually last about an hour during the evening or U-Hour, Monday – Thursday. The class attendance ranges from five – 60 students depending on the class. Students with any skill level can show up for classes at The Clarke, and it is not mandatory to attend each or all classes.

“I encourage the student population to reset their priorities for wellness…and use the free services. They are tailor made,” said Hugo Lecomte, director of campus recreation.

Since 2003’s inception of the fitness services, the classes have varied and been led by certified instructors, professionals or CSUSM students taking part in the leadership development certification. CSUSM attempts to promote health through various programs including, but not limited to, Associated Students Inc. (ASI), Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) and Student Life and Leadership (SLL).

CSUSM campus recreation also offers various intramural sports including flag football and powder puff as well as student excursions like paintballing, a Lakers basketball game, kayaking and camping.

Staff and Faculty must pay a small fee for fitness classes. Hip- Hop is not offered this semester. Some classes are not held in The Clarke Field House.

For more information, visit www.csusm.edu/rec.