Gustavus’ Health Services office offers resources to navigate discussions regarding nutrition, which have begun to include more detail about ‘what’ and ‘how much’, and also ‘when’ to eat. With more data and new analytical techniques available, large numbers of nutrition studies have begun to emerge, backing modern diets or refuting conventional wisdom. Take, for example, the breakfast debate. In June, Outside Magazine declared “Everything You … Continue reading Multi-sport athletes benefit from dietary advice

Gear up with the Gustavus Men’s Hockey team because their season is back. Last year the Men’s Hockey team finished strongly with an overall conference score of 16-7-4. This placed the hockey team in second place. However, with a large number of graduated seniors, the status of the team is still unknown. It will require new leaders and hard work to make it back to … Continue reading Men’s Hockey to face Concordia twice

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team played their first game of the season against the University of Wisconsin-Superior at the Don Roberts Ice Rink on Nov. 4. The Gusties defeated the Yellowjackets 3-1, with two of the team’s goals coming from First-years. Last year the women’s team was shut out of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in ten years after failing to clinch either … Continue reading Women’s Hockey excited to have season underway

The Gustavus Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams have been officially practicing since Oct. 15 and are both working hard to be at the top of their game before their first games on Nov. 15 and 17, respectively. The women’s team, which made it to the MIAC Playoff quarterfinals last year, is hoping to utilize their positive team dynamic and new influx of recruits to push … Continue reading Basketball season tips off this weekend

The Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams ran at the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship last Saturday, Nov. 1. The meet took place at Como Golf Course in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Runners braved the low temperatures and high winds to run for their place in the conference. The teams prepared for the meet with mental drive, team support, and different workouts. On Friday, Oct. 31, … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s CC both take sixth at Conference Championship

The Gustavus Football team and Volleyball team are utilizing the field of Sport Psychology to enhance their performance on the field. The effort began in Fall 2012, after Football Head Coach Peter Haugen went to a coaching clinic at Minnesota State University Mankato. There, he met Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Director at the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at MSU. “Coach Haugen and I talk … Continue reading Mental training gives Gusties the edge

The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team, defeat Bethel University on Tuesday, Oct. 28, to move to 12-4-1 overall and 6-2-1 in the MIAC. The Gusties are making a strong push towards the upcoming MIAC playoffs. The men are hoping to capitalize on their superior possession on the field and utilize star forward Senior Zach Brown in order to win the MIAC and earn a ticket to … Continue reading Zach Brown leads Men’s Soccer to playoffs

If you are looking to stay fit through exercise that is enjoyable, the Health and Wellness club can is great place to start. There are many different activities the Health and Wellness Club hosts: zumba, water aerobics, cardio dance and much more. Cardio dance is typically hosted on Sunday nights from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. The objective of cardio dance is to repeatedly perform upbeat … Continue reading Health and Wellness Club makes exercise fun