Heart Rate and Exercise: What you need to know

Whether you’re hoping to see more results at the gym or looking to shake up your workout routine, the answer might be listening to your heart. Experts believe that monitoring your heart rate can allow you to customize your workouts and tailor them to fit your specific goals. Landon Shroyer, a Gustavus alum and Health Fitness major who currently coaches a basketball team in Northfield, … Continue reading Heart Rate and Exercise: What you need to know

Gustavus Swimming and Diving: One team, one family

The Gustavus swimming and diving team is back for what they believe will be another successful season. The season began on a strong note with the return of upperclassmen, as well as the welcoming of new swimmers and divers. There were many new swimmers who have committed to being a part of the team this year. The attendance has made teammates and coaches very excited … Continue reading Gustavus Swimming and Diving: One team, one family

Gustavus football recruits internationally

In 2011, the Gustavus football team traveled to Mexico for their first international experience in Cancun. While there, the team took part in a clinic and youth camp where they tackled the challenge of teaching the kids football skills. Over the duration of the trip, the young athletes learned a lot from the Gusties, who were regarded as role models after the clinic. On the … Continue reading Gustavus football recruits internationally

Take a deep breath and relax

As much fun as it is being a college student, sometimes we have to face the truth: we are bound to deal with stress. This is especially true for us Gusties. “We always have a culture of go-go-go. The majority of us students are high-achievers and high-doers who are involved in a lot of things throughout campus,” Senior Physical and Health Education Major Derek Lieser … Continue reading Take a deep breath and relax

SAAC challenges Gustie athletes to get involved

The Gustavus Adolphus Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), which is made up of two representatives from each athletic team on campus, constantly works to improve the complete experience of being a student-athlete while striving to produce a positive image of student-athletes at Gustavus. SAAC participates in a variety of events and activities, which concentrate on three different areas: team building, community service, and student-athlete welfare. … Continue reading SAAC challenges Gustie athletes to get involved

Bridging the gap between athletics and academics

The Sports Faculty Liaison Program at Gustavus is a new program—so new that very few people have heard about it. The program intends to bridge the gap between student athletes and faculty members. Jeff Owen, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Kari Eckheart, Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Services in Athletics and Assistant Director in Alcohol and Drug Education, will assign volunteer faculty members to the … Continue reading Bridging the gap between athletics and academics

Baseball team hard at work during offseason

The Gustavus baseball team will not start their regular season until March, but that does not mean they are taking time off. In compliance with NCAA Division III rules, the team is allowed 12 practices during the fall, and the Gusties are making the most of them. “We’ve been having team practice for a couple hours every Monday and Wednesday, and we scrimmage on Saturdays. … Continue reading Baseball team hard at work during offseason

Insanity and yoga classes provide welcome study break

Wednesday night Insanity Insanity offers a completely different feel for a workout class. Where yoga is slower paced and calm, Insanity brings loud, upbeat music, bright lights, and fast paced moves. If you walk into the aerobics room Wednesday at 5 p.m., you can expect to witness a group of people motivating and helping each other through challenging strength and cardio moves. The class was … Continue reading Insanity and yoga classes provide welcome study break

Club teams possess enthusiasm in abundance

Student athletic clubs at Gustavus Adolphus College allow students to be a part of a team and commit to a sport without being a part of the NCAA. Gustavus offers a variety of club sports for both men and women during the fall 2013 season, including rugby, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. Many students have assumptions about club sports that are not necessarily true. Club athletes … Continue reading Club teams possess enthusiasm in abundance

Homecoming showdown: Gustavus vs. St. Olaf

They say it’s always the rivalry matches that spark some of the greatest games in sports. From the Boston Red Sox versus the New York Yankees to the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers, rivalry games almost always live up to their hype, creating more animosity and entertainment for the fans who watch these games. This Saturday’s Homecoming football game should be no exception … Continue reading Homecoming showdown: Gustavus vs. St. Olaf