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Sweating your way to prizes
By Samuel Stonelake
Published:
Thursday, October 3, 2002
Sweatrag, one of the most popular programs that Campus Recreation offers, is now in full swing.
The Sweatrag program is a unique from other campus workout programs. It’s completely free and can be done anywhere, anytime. Being in good shape isn’t a pre-requisite for those interested in this program. Participants can set their own pace by working out as much, or as little as they want.
In Sweatrag, every 15 minutes spent working out are assigned a point value based on the intensity level of the activity. For example, continuous and high intensity activities such as running, swimming, and aerobics are assigned two points. Lower intensity activities such as walking, light weightlifting, golf and team intramural sports are assigned one point.
The more participants work out, the more points they earn. After accumulating a certain number of points, they can be exchanged for a prize.
75 points translates into a water bottle. A sport towel can be earned for 150 points. For 250 points a participants can get a T-shirt. The person who has the most points at the end of the year will receive a free Eastman pass. The grand prize winner will receive a Pepsi mountain bike.
The foundation of the program is built on the honor system. Individuals keep track of the amount of time they work out and turn it in every week.
“It’s a great way to motivate yourself,” Campus Rec Intramural coordinator Butch Fealy said. “There is always a different variety of activities, and it’s a great way to get in shape.”
Every fitness activity qualifies for Sweatrag, perhaps that is why it’s one of Campus Rec’s most popular activities.
“Last year between 300-500 students participated in the program, and we are expecting to have the same number of participants this year,” Fealy said.
Brad Halonen was one of the participants last year.
“It was a lot of fun and was a great added incentive to get in shape,” Halonen said.
There are two ways to participate in Sweatrag: as an individual, or as part of a team. Groups of five or more people can form teams and compete against others for prizes.
Sweatrag has been available to students for about six years. For more information about Sweatrag, contact Christine Haukos, Campus Recreation fitness programs coordinator at 255-3325.
