Programs aim to keep campus community fit

It’s the end of January. Time to reevaluate those New Year’s resolutions. If plans to eat less and exercise more are not going so well, there are a number of Sacramento State programs that can help faculty and staff regain their focus.

Noontime Wellness Program. Human Resources offers multiple free fitness classes, designed to fit into a lunch hour, taking place from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Activities begin Jan. 30 and continue to May 12, except during spring break. Options include aerobic conditioning, aqua aerobics, tai chi, and yoga for the working adult. The track and the pool are also available for open running and swimming. And two gyms are available for pick-up basketball. A Weight Watchers at Work Program is also offered for a fee.

Register at: www.csus.edu/fas/traindev/register.html and with the instructor on the first day. For more information visit www.csus.edu/fas/traindev/noonwellness.html or e-mail Kim Harrington at harringtonkc@csus.edu.

SHAPE. The Site for Human Applied Physiology and Exercise, or SHAPE, program in kinesiology offers personalized fitness testing and exercise prescriptions tailored to the individual needs of faculty, staff, students and community members. The program is run by kinesiology and health sciences professor Roberto Quintana and staffed by exercise science students.

After an initial screening and assessment, clients receive a consultation and an interpretation of their results, plus a follow-up session to address questions. Prices vary depending on the tests recommended for each individual, but tend to be lower than health clubs in the area. Faculty and staff receive a 30 percent discount, and students receive a 40 percent discount. All proceeds go into maintaining the lab. To sign up, contact Quintana at 278-4495 or 278-6902.

Walkfit Sac State. This group walking program is open to staff, faculty and students is scheduled to begin in March. The group meets Mondays at 5:15 p.m. on the quad at the Residence Halls. On Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. they meet at the base of the stairs at the Guy West Bridge. Details: Cyndra Krogen at 278-6026 or cyndra@csus.edu.

Sacramento State Aquatic Center. Faculty and staff receive a discount on Aquatic Center courses in sailing, rowing and other water sports as well as rentals of kayaks, canoes, sailboats and other watercraft. Details: 278-2842.

If exercise isn’t the problem, there are also ways to maintain the “eat better” resolution while at work. Stephanie Ewing, nutritionist with Dining Services, says there are several healthier options for eating on campus and the list below is just a sampling.

Campus choices include:

• Burger King: Whopper Jr. or regular Whopper (no may, no cheese, Chicken Whopper, Fire-grilled Salads, Substituting salad for fries in a combo meal
• DaDeli: Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef Sandwich on whole wheat or multigrain bread with extra veggies
• Gordito Burrito: Grilled chicken items, Veggie Burrito, Taco Salad (don’t eat the whole shell)
• Java City: Snacks like yogurt, fruit and string cheese, Veggie and Turkey Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads and Salad Bar
• Kung Fu Fats: Teriyaki or Thai Chicken Bowl, Broccoli Beef, Kung Pao Chicken, String Bean Chicken, Mixed Veggies
• La Creperie: Whole wheat crepes with either chicken or ham, veggies, no or “light sauce”
• Mother India: Veggie, Tofu, Chicken or Spicy Kabob Wrap, Tandoori Chicken, Rice (watch portion size), a-la-carte items such as Lentils, Garbanzos, Chicken Masala and Chicken Vindaloo
• Round Table Pizza at the Hive: Salads with dressing on the side, Turkey, Chicken or Ham Sandwich (skip the chips), Thin or Skinny Crust Pizza, with red sauce topped with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, onions, tomato, pineapple, roasted chicken or Canadian bacon, no extra cheese.
• Taco Bell: Chicken, Beef or Steak Soft or Crunchy Taco; Chicken, Beef or Steak Gordito; Chicken, Beef or Steak Fiesta Burrito
• Togo’s: Any sandwich with ham, chicken, turkey, tuna, roast beef on whole wheat bread, Half sandwich/half-salad combination, Baked chips over regular, Broth-based soups over cream-based soups

To maintain the health quotient, Ewing says to hold the mayonnaise and limit the cheese, sour cream, avocado, olives, oil, and bacon as well as foods that are deep-fried. And watch the amount of salad dressing used.

Ewing also offers an “Ask the Dietitian” webpage at www.foundation.csus.edu/dining/nutrition.html. Faculty, staff and students who send questions about diet and nutrition will get a confidential response from Ewing, a registered dietitian.