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- Written by Aydin Mosaddad, Fitness Intern
- Category: Special Feature
If your brain feels like it has 27 tabs open… Canvas, emails, group chats and an exam review. Exercise is one of the fastest ways to “refresh” your system. When you move your body, your heart pumps more blood and oxygen into your brain. That supports attention, quicker thinking, and better memory.
Read more: Students: Improve Mental Clarity and Overall Function!
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- Written by Camila Ruiz Moreno, Membership Lead
- Category: Program Highlight
As the spring weather approaches, so do your chances to claim awesome prizes! With the Owen’s Condition for Tuition(OCFT) scholarship, students that visit the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) 50 times, are automatically entered into a giveaway to win a FREE semester of tuition.
Read more: Rep, Redeem, Repeat: Ways to Use your OCFT Prizes
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- Written by Cooper Bemrick, ROA Operations Lead
- Category: Program Highlight
Did you know that some of the best camping opportunities are right here at The Beach? If you’re looking for a simple, yet exciting one-day camping trip full of fun activities, you don’t have to look too far! One of the best ways to explore camping is through the Rock & Outdoor Adventure (ROA) department: a branch of our beloved Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC). The ROA trips offered here at Long Beach State University (LBSU) are guided tours designed to eliminate the burden of planning while still providing an authentic outdoor experience.
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- Written by Cheyenne Young, Beach Balance Student Assistant
- Category: Program Highlight
A new semester often brings a wide range of new goals. From managing stress, improving sleep, staying active and finding balance all between academics, work and personal life. While motivation can help students get started, building lasting habits takes time and support. That’s where wellness coaching comes in.
Read more: Building Healthy Habits that Last with Our NEW Wellness Coaching!
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- Written by Riley Keane, Lead Inclusive and Recreation Event Assistant
- Category: Program Highlight
The Soccer Tennis tournament was one of the most popular events last year. Students asked for its return, and by popular demand, we listened. Now, Soccer Tennis is making a comeback—known for its fun mix of soccer juggling skills and tennis-style gameplay that allows participants of all skill levels to compete.
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- Written by Sanjai Kumar Chandra Mohan, Beach Balance Student Assistant
- Category: Ask A Trainer
The first week I worked at Beach Balance, something happened that I still think about today. I was walking past one of our wellness rooms when I noticed a student curled up on the couch, fast asleep, backpack on the floor, headphones still in. At first, I worried something was wrong, but then I saw the slow, deep breathing and the relaxed face. They were just tired. Really tired.
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- Written by Written by Haruna Matsuoka, Fitness Intern
- Category: Ask A Trainer
When working toward your fitness goals, many people rely on their home weight scale to track progress. While these scales can provide basic estimates of body weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, and water levels, the numbers are often influenced by factors like hydration, meal timing, or scale accuracy.
