Katherine Orfinger
\nIn Motion Staff Writer<\/p>\n
It\u2019s almost that time of year where everyone\u2019s New Year\u2019s resolutions fall to the wayside. At the beginning of 2018, many students vowed to get healthy, whether it was losing weight, quitting smoking, or giving up soda, but by now, resolutions have been forgotten and students are going back to old ways.<\/p>\n
Daytona State\u2019s Fitness Center is a great resource that students can take advantage of to stay on track with their health goals. Students can use the state-of-the-art aerobic and weight training equipment, as well as the Aquatic Center and its Olympic size pool, or take group and aquatic fitness classes.<\/p>\n
Laura Anderson, manager of DSC\u2019s Aquatic and Fitness Center, says it is, \u201ccompletely equipped with, state-of-the-art weight training and aerobic equipment. The facility houses a 19-piece Cybex resistance training circuit and 3.2 tons of free weights. There is a -31-piece aerobic arena featuring stair climbers, treadmills, elliptical trainers, spinning bikes, recumbent and stationary bikes, rowing machines, and Airdynes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The center also has a 25-yard by 25-meter indoor competitive pool, heated to a comfortable 82 degrees. Some students may find the idea of visiting the school gym daunting, but Anderson says, \u201cThe first visit is the hardest.\u201d<\/p>\n
She elaborates on the benefits of exercising at Daytona State\u2019s Fitness Center, saying that, \u201cNot only do you have equipment that you probably don’t have at home, but you are also under the supervision of our Red Cross Certified staff who are there to keep you safe as well as staff who specialize in fitness to help guide you on your journey. We are here to help your wellness journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
In fact, Daytona State is so committed to students\u2019 health that the Fitness Center offers a free consultation for first-time visitors to help orient them to the gym and establish goals. Additionally, the fitness and aquatic centers both have equipment designed with disabled students in mind. \u201cWe are happy to sit down with the student during a consultation and make adaptations to various exercises to meet their needs and abilities,\u201d says Anderson.<\/p>\n
While the college does not provide individualized nutritional counseling, students wishing to learn more about making healthy dietary choices can take Human and\/or Sports Nutrition classes for three credit hours.<\/p>\n
According to professor Mary Olshefski, Human Nutrition is about, \u201cnutrition through the life cycle.\u201d Sports Nutrition she says focuses on \u201cfueling for performance.\u201d She added that nutrition professors give talks throughout the college at various clubs and classes, public speaking that is a carry-over from her previous job.<\/p>\n
Olshefski is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and was health fitness dietitian at Halifax Medical Center\u2019s Health and Fitness Center for almosts 10 years before coming to DSC. She performed nutrition assessments, developed nutrition care plans, counseled patients\/athletes on diet and lifestyle changes and provided public speaking services for business and civic groups on behalf of the hospital.\u202f<\/b><\/p>\n
For busy college students looking for healthier habits, Professor Oleshfski recommends grab-and-go items, such as turkey roll-ups, yogurt and granola. She also recommends that students seek personalized nutrition advice from a registered dietitian, not a nutritionist.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Nutritionist\u2019 is a title that can be used by anyone,\u201d she explained. \u201cAlways go with the registered dietitian. It\u2019s a matter of public health.\u201d<\/p>\n
While no credentials are required to maintain the title of\u00a0 \u201cnutritionist,\u201d says Professor Olshefski, a registered dietitian is, \u201ca health professional for nutritional counselling\/assessment who has completed a program of study from an accredited college or university, and completed internship or a master’s degree with a supervised work experience. A registered dietitian will have to take a national registration exam, and in many states, also maintain a license.\u201d<\/p>\n
The L. Gale Lemerand Fitness Center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 to 5 Fridays.\u00a0 They are closed on weekend.<\/p>\n
Memberships vary, depending on your position at the College. Students<\/b>\u202fwith current ID cards, pay $45 for four months or $100 per year. If they want to add one family member, who they must be living with, the costs it $100 and $230, respectively. Family memberships are $125 for four months and $315 annually.<\/p>\n
For Information on memberships visit the Lemerand Center, <\/b>Building 310 Room 127 on the Daytona Beach Campus or email Email:\u202faquatic@DaytonaState.edu<\/a> The phone number is 386-506-4FUN (506-4386)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Katherine Orfinger In Motion Staff Writer It\u2019s almost that time of year where everyone\u2019s New Year\u2019s resolutions fall to the wayside. At the beginning of 2018, many students vowed to get healthy, whether it was losing weight, quitting smoking, or giving up soda, but by now, resolutions have been forgotten Continue reading Don\u2019t stop believing \u2014 You can get fit\u00a0<\/span>