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Follow this Link and follow through in order to finalize your event.
Looking To Track Your Workouts?
Netpulse allows you to easily use one login to connect to over 90 pieces of cardiovascular equipment in the Campus Recreation Center. Through Netpulse you can create personal goals based on number of Workouts, calories, time or distance, and see your progress with encouraging reminders. You can also choose music for your personal playlist from over 5,000 songs! Your entire workout history for each piece of equipment is available to you including time, distance, calories, hear rate and more!
Click HERE to sign up your Netpulse Account!
Frequently Asked Questions
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| What is the club-branded NetpulseOne website? | NetpulseOne is your club’s new and improved web portal, replacing the my.netpulse.com |
| What can I do there? | There are several exciting new features! Now you can set a personal fitness goal and have it automatically tracked through your cardio equipment; join a club challenge for friendly Competition and socialize with your club members and trainers. You can STILL create a new
Netpulse account, view your workout history, add missed workouts, and create/edit your personalized music video playlist on the new site.
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| Why should I register? | Club members can contact the Netpulse team directly at feedback@netpulse.com to receive a reminder. We’ll typically respond within 24 hours.
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| I lost my login information – what do I do? | Club members can contact the Netpulse team directly at feedback@netpulse.com to receive a reminder. We’ll typically respond within 24 hours. |
| Why should I join a Challenge or set a Goal? | Joining a club challenge or setting a goal is a fun way to keep you motivated and on track for your fitness goal. Once you have completed your challenge or goal, you are eligible for rewards and recognition from your club.
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| How do I join a challenge? | To join a challenge:
1. Sign into your Netpulse account 2. Click the “Challenges” Tab 3. Choose a Challenge to join by clicking a challenge button 4. Click the “Join Now” button at the top right corner of the page 5. Congrats! You’ve joined a challenge!
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| How do I set a Goal? | To set a goal:
1. Sign into your Netpulse account 2. Click the “Goal Center” Tab 3. Click “Create a New Goal” 4. Follow the simple Goal Wizard prompts
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Get To Know Our Great Fitness Trainers!
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Amanda T. Certified AFFA Group Fitness Instructor, Keiser Cycle Instructor,Groove Method© Facilitator. 4 years experience teaching a variety of formats including Step, Body Sculpt, Kickboxing, Cycle, and Cardio. Graduated from James Madison University with a B.A in Communications. |
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Carolena Certified Spin, Body Works, and Pink Gloves Boxing Instructor. Undergraduate Biology major at Stony Brook University. 1 year experience teaching at Stony Brook University. Strives to ensure that everyone gets a great workout no matter what! |
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Dan Certified AFAA Personal Trainer with 20 years of experience. Graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Binghamton University, and Doctorate Degree from NY Chiropractic College. Knowledgeable, driven and great motivator. |
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Dawn Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. Instructing fitness classes at Stony Brook University for the past 15 years. Ability to teach a variety of group fitness classes. Enjoys running, mountain biking and taking other fitness classes. Hopes to inspire others to stay active, fit and healthy. |
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Dean Certified NETA Group Fitness Instructor and NETA/ACSM Personal Trainer. Certified TRX Suspension Trainer, Keiser Cycling, Pink Gloves Boxing, Insanity and Pound. Over 12 years of Experience. Received a BS in Physical Education and an MSed in Adapted Physical Education from the College at Brockport, S.U.N.Y. |
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Devin Certified Zumba® Basic I and Basic II, Zumba® Toning and Zumba Sentao™. Group Fitness Certification Prep Course Graduate Fall 2013. Current SBU Junior, Linguistics major. Dancing since she learned to walk! |
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Erica Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. Instructing aerobics, indoor cycling and yoga for the past 3 years. Loves to work hard in order to encourage others to do the same. Currently a Physical Therapy student at Stony Brook University. |
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Estelle Certified Zumba®. Group Fitness Certification Prep Course Graduate Fall 2013. Current SBU Sophomore, Health Science/Athletic Training major. Enjoys teaching toning and cardio classes. Loves dancing hip hop, ballet and reggae. |
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Kristen Certified AFAA Group Fitness and Zumba® Instructor. Holds Zumba® Fitness Basic I & II, Zumba® Toning, Zumba® Sentao, Aqua Zumba® certifications. Certified in Turbo Kick®and Hip Hop Hustle® Zumba® Fitness completely changed her life in more ways than one. Loves sharing her passion, energy and knowledge |
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Lisa Zumba® Certified since 2012. Certifications include Zumba®, Zumba® Toning and Aqua Zumba®. 2nd Degree Blackbelt in Karate. |
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Lucille Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Certified Zumba®, Cycle and Pilates Instructor. Instructing fitness classes at Stony Brook University for over 20 years. Enthusiastic about teaching a variety of class formats. |
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Marina Group Fitness Certification Prep Course Graduate Fall 2013. Current SBU Freshman, Biology major. Enjoys teaching cardio classes. Group Fitness classes inspired her to love to workout! |
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Melissa Certified in Zumba®. Group Fitness Certification Prep Course Graduate Fall 2013. Current SBU Junior, Health Science major and member of Kappa Phi Lambda, Inc. and PUSO. 15 years of dance experience. |
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Patricia Certified through the Indo-American Yoga-Vedanta Society. Teaching yoga for over 20 years. Learned yoga from world renowned master, Swami Bua. Believes that yoga is a lifestyle and a passion. |
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Sara Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor for over 15 years and PiYo® Certified (Pilates/Yoga). Loves to teach Kickboxing, Yoga, Toning and Step Aerobics. Dedicated fitness professional who enjoys challenging all fitness levels to meet fitness goals and see real results. |
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Sharon Over ten years experience as Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. Certifications through Dr.Paul Lams Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Energy. Other forms include: 24 Yang, 52 Wudang, Shibashi, 108 Yang and working on 72 Chen. Masters in HR Management from SBU in extensive research in Tai Chi as an EAP program focusing on the benefits for employer and employee. |
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Xristos BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. New York State Licensed Athletic Trainer. 5th Dan Black Belt Licensed Master Instructor Tae Kwon Do. 30 years Tae Kwon Do teaching experience. Owner Dae-Han Tae Kwon Do School Mount Sinai, NY. MA Sport Medicine/Athletic Training, Western Michigan University. BS Physical Education/Athletic Training, Cortland State College. |
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Belly Dancing SBU Belly Dancers, a multicultural and performance group on campus. Trained by renowed Belly Dancer Yoco Yoshikawa in proper technique and isolation. We love to dance! |
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Rebecca Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor with a variety of experience with formats like Cadio-Sculpt, Core classes. Loves sharing her passion for fitness with others, inspiring them to challenge themselves to become stronger inside and out! |
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Dominique Certified in Pilates and also instructing some cardio sculpt classes. Her fitness journey has been so much fun that she wants to help others along their journey to realize fitness isn’t unattainable and working out can be fun. She loves when participants realize they’re improving and the spark of confidence that’s ignited when they realize yes, they can do it and yes, they are strong! |
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Krista Certified Pink Gloves Boxing Trainer and instructing our Tier I classes. Two of her greatest passions are cooking and running. Chances are you’ll see her running around Circle Road or on the treadmills at some point in the semester. She loves the smiles she see’s on the participants’ faces when they master something that had been a challenge for them before. |
Working out from home? No Problem!
Try to squeeze in these quick and easy workouts into your busy schedule to get a head start on the day.
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1. SupermansWho doesn’t want to think they have super powers? Great stretch as well when you picture trying to touch the opposing walls with your fingers and toes. |
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2. Push-upThe Push-up is an oldie but goodie. You can modify intensity by changing hand placement. |
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3. Contralateral Limb RaisesDon’t let the name scare you – this is great for toning those troubling upper body areas. |
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4. Bent Knee Push-upA great starting option if you struggle with the correct form using a full Push-Up. |
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5. Downward-facing DogSlow and controlled movement very important – wonderful calf stretch.
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6. Bent-Knee Sit-up / CrunchesMost people don’t know how to perform a proper sit-up/crunch – that is until now. Core Power!
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7. Push-up with Single-leg RaiseA great progression from a regular Push-Up but remember to keep proper form.
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8. Front PlankThis is harder than it looks! Your back and abs will love you.
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9. Side Plank with Bent KneeGreat way to add in hips work without the need for any equipment other than your own body weight.
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10. Supine Reverse CrunchesAdvanced crunch that targets the entire core region. If you feel pain in your back – STOP.
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11. CobraThis is my “good morning, time to wake up” exercise – great way to get ready for a busy day.
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12. Squat JumpsA bit of heart rate work while working on total body movement.
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13. Forward LungeIf I could only do one leg exercise for the rest of my life, a lunge would be my choice.
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14. Forward Lunge with Arm DriversStart with the regular lunge and work up to this advanced exercise hitting some core areas.
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15. Glute Activation LungesOften missed, this Gluteus workout is the MAXIMUS.
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16. Glute BridgeReal people do yoga – and this is a great entry exercise to the power of slow and controlled movements. |
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17. Hip Rotations (Push-up Position)I’ve always had problems finding a good hip exercise – do this before any push-up exercises so you can stabilize your body before fatigue.
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18. Side LungeAdvanced in terms of needing to include some movement into what becomes a static pose.
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19. Side Lying Hip AbductionA common mistake is raising the leg too high in this exercise. Small but effective movement.
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20. Side Lying Hip AdductionEven smaller movement than Abduction but equally important.
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21. Side Plank (Modified)Advanced exercise that brings together a combination of core exercises. If you feel joint pain, STOP.
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22. Side Plank with Straight LegDon’t forget to breathe on this exercise – exhale on the exertion.
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23. Single Leg StandI do this one while brushing my teeth in the morning – some call it crazy, I call it multi-tasking. |
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24. Standing Calf Raises – WallMy shins are my weak points, thus finding a great exercise like this to improve that area is important.
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25. Supine Pelvic TiltsMay not look like an abdominal exercise, but you will feel the burn after a set of these.
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We all know that running is a great and easy way to stay in shape, but did you know that you could be making your runs harder on yourself based on how you move? Running involves your entire body and there is a lot that could go wrong! Have you ever felt like you had cement in your shoes or your arms were getting tired or tight? Well we are going to go over 5 things that will help you feel better and last longer on your runs!
1. Alignment is Key!
Your running is 100% dependent of your posture and your body alignment is key! Before starting your run, make a quick check of your body and make sure that your head, shoulders, and hips are all in one long line. You want to stack your shoulders over your hips and make sure that you are rolling your shoulders back and down (away from those ears!). Bad posture restricts circulation of your blood and that is the last thing you want during your run.
2. Stretch, Stretch, and Stretch!
You need to stretch! Stretching is key and only a few minutes of stretching a day is enough for most people to maintain a good range of motion (ROM). Also, stretching helps to decrease your chances of injury. Remember to stretch all major muscle groups before and after your runs.
3. Remember to Bend!
Make sure that you have a bend in your knee and are maintaining a proper leg motion. Not bending will create stiffness and decrease circulation. Think: 90 degrees at the knee! Also, another important thing to remember is the distance of your stride. Over striding is a major cause for hamstring and knee injuries. Now what about those arms? Make sure that you are bend those arms and get your arms swigging. Not using your arms to help push your body forward will cause your body to expend more energy while you run.
4. SPM (Strides Per Minute)
When you run, you want to spend that least amount of time on your legs as possible! The more time you spend on your feet means that more energy that your legs have to use. A good SPM to strive for is between 85-90 strides per minute. Using a metronome to regulate your SPM will get your body moving at the right speed.
5. Listen to your body
Remember to listen to what your body is telling you! Try to relax during your runs and release the tension in your head, neck, back and shoulders. This will help you before more aware of your surroundings and will help you realize when someone is hurting you. If you do start to feel pain, make sure that you take the time you need to heal and do not push through it, because that could only cause more damage.
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