Setting the Bar High A Dietitian’s Guide to Protein Bars By Elizabeth von Klan, MS, RDN Protein bars can be a convenient way to fuel your body between meals, recover after exercise, or manage hunger throughout the day. But with so many options on the shelves that have you asking, “Is this a protein… Continue Reading A Dietitian’s Guide to Protein Bars
RECognition: Evalyn Perez, Competitive Sports
RECognition: Evalyn Perez, Competitive Sports Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Evalyn Perez has recreation in her genes. “My dad worked for the recreation department at a small college in Florida,” says Evalyn, whose father oversaw club teams and intramurals at Florida Institute of Technology.… Continue Reading RECognition: Evalyn Perez, Competitive Sports
RECognition: Manahil Ahmed, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Manahil Ahmed, Fitness & Wellness Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director In her role as FitLife Program Assistant Lead, Manahil Ahmed helps manage the daily operations of Group Fitness & Yoga classes. Checking students in, making sure instructors have the items they need, adding… Continue Reading RECognition: Manahil Ahmed, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Samantha Conley, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Samantha Conley, Fitness & Wellness Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director FitLife Program Assistant, Employee Wellness Assistant, Orangetheory Fitness Sales Associate, eBook author. Samantha Conley holds many titles. And each one of them relates to a core aspect of who she is. “I have always… Continue Reading RECognition: Samantha Conley, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Delia Sayavedra, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Delia Sayavedra, Fitness & Wellness Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director There aren’t too many people who can say they’ve taught a Zumba class of four thousand people on a beachside bluff. Consider Delia Sayavedra one of them. Delia, a Group Fitness Instructor with… Continue Reading RECognition: Delia Sayavedra, Fitness & Wellness
A Life Lived Through Yoga: Arturo Galvez, UCSD’s Grandfather of Yoga
A Life Lived Through Yoga UC San Diego yoga legend Arturo Galvez leaves a lasting impact, set to guide another generation of instructors By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Looking around the familiar Activity Room 3 at RIMAC, Arturo Galvez notices a few changes. The pads on the walls have been replaced. They used… Continue Reading A Life Lived Through Yoga: Arturo Galvez, UCSD’s Grandfather of Yoga
Mohammad A. Alkhadra is the 2025 Recreation Alumni Award Recipient
Mohammad A. Alkhadra | 2025 Recreation Alumni Award Recipient By Liz Henry ‘08, Assoc. Director of Recreation, Engagement Mohammad (Mo) Alkhadra first heard about Recreation during his freshman year while attending the Revelle College Honors seminar in 2014. A presentation about facilities by Gary Matthews, the Vice Chancellor of Resource Management & Planning at that… Continue Reading Mohammad A. Alkhadra is the 2025 Recreation Alumni Award Recipient
3 Ways a Personal Trainer Can Benefit You
3 Ways a Personal Trainer Can Benefit You By Brandon Hyatt, MS Master Trainer From gym newcomers to seasoned veterans, there’s a multitude of ways a nationally certified, expert personal trainer can be a major boost to your fitness and health. A personal trainer — such as any member of the UC San Diego… Continue Reading 3 Ways a Personal Trainer Can Benefit You
RECognition: Chloe Vitali, Fitness & Yoga
RECognition: Chloe Vitali, Fitness & Yoga Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director When the world starts spinning a little too quickly, Chloe Vitali knows exactly how to slow it down. “Fitness classes (both taking and teaching them with Recreation) have this amazing benefit where I get to… Continue Reading RECognition: Chloe Vitali, Fitness & Yoga
