New Semester, New Beginnings

August 2023

Hi! My name is Amelia Love, and I am a third-year student at Long Beach State studying Finance. Some of my interests are exercising, cooking, baking and painting, all of which contribute to bettering my mental health.

- Amelia Love, Beach Balance Assistant

Weekly Programs

Focus on a New Dimension of Wellness!

During the semester, Beach Balance focuses on the different dimensions of wellness through our Weekly Wellness Programs. These programs are held at the SRWC Beach Balance location and are free to attend!

Meal Prep Mondays: Stop by for fruit-infused water and snacks, while supplies last, on Mondays. These on-the-go snacks are great whether you're headed to class or home from your workout. Don't forget your reusable water bottle.

Tranquil Tuesdays: Let the sounds of meditative music ease your stress as you cozy up with a blanket and sway in a hammock.

Well-Being Wednesdays: De-stress by unleashing your creative side with our various coloring pages, markers and Play-Doh!

Therapeutic Thursdays: Release your stress and anxiety as you decorate a Zen garden in the Beach Balance Wellness room. Come in and create something new!

Fitness Fridays: Stretch out your muscles and release those tight knots with foam rollers, massage sticks and Thera Canes.

Visit asirecreation.org/calendar for more information about upcoming events.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu

Wellness Corner

Pilates: At Home!

Pilates builds strength and flexibility throughout the body with little to no weight added. Class formats vary; some classes use a reformer machine for added resistance while others use smaller portable equipment such as stability balls or rings. Fees associated with Pilates can be expensive, ranging from $50 to $100 per session, especially if you are looking to exercise more frequently. Fortunately, Pilates can be done from home or on your own at the SRWC, only requiring yourself, a yoga mat and resistance bands.

The Warmup

Warming up for a Pilates workout is very similar to yoga. Some warmup stretches can include child's pose to stretch your back, a standing or sitting hamstring stretch, and the eagle arm stretch to stretch your back and arms.

The Workout

One of my favorite exercises to work the glutes and core is a glute bridge extending one leg out at a time for 20 repetitions. This is a great Pilates exercise that can be done to build core and hamstring strength. Resistance bands are also a great way to increase flexibility in the hamstrings and inner thighs.

Pilates is a great way to prevent injury and including it in your weekly workout routine can help the body recover in a healthy way. Having a strong core is essential when training with weights, working at a job that requires heavy lifting, or if you want to have better stability with age.

Visit asirecreation.org/calendar for more information about upcoming Pilates classes.

Need some time to relax?

Massage therapy is available to anyone with a valid campus ID!

Beach Balance offers 30-, 60-, and 90-minute sessions in a variety of modalities. Schedule an appointment with our online software, in-person or via phone.

Schedule an Appointment

New Fitness Fees

Effective July 1, 2023

The SRWC Fitness department will be implementing the following fees when checking out/returning fitness equipment:

DAMAGE FEE: Damage due to misuse.
LOST/STOLEN/NEGLIGENCE FEES: Lost, stolen or damaged due to deliberate negligence.

Fees will only be enforced when damage is determined to be beyond normal “wear and tear.” Patrons will not be charged for items that are worn down and break because of "old age."

For more information, visit the Fitness Desk.