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Salient. Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 42 No. 6. April 2 1979

REC Centre

page 16

REC Centre

The Sauna

For the cat on the tin roof, the cheapest Sauna in town at $1 per timetabled hour.

  • Every day from 11 - 1 pm it's males only
  • Every day from 1 - 3 pm it's females only
  • Every day from 3 pm onwards it's mixed.

We are quite open to suggested changes to this method of timetabling, so let us know if the existing timetabling is not satisfactory. We do point out, however, that we are unlikely to run a mixed sauna all of the time, as demand has already indicated the need for some segregated time.

Using the Sauna

Sit in and relax for as long as you find pleasant. You will find that perspiring starts after about 5-10 minutes. When you start to feel uncomfortable, come out and take a cool or tepid shower. This will allow the body to lose any excess heat more rapidly. You may repeat this procedure as many times as you wish within the hour. There is no rule about taking an ice cold shower after a sauna; in fact we would strongly advise against it particularly for people over 30. Remember that the sauna experience is meant to be enjoyable and relaxing. If you are into anything more painful, we recommend lying on beds of nails, plugging yourself into the mains or racing out of the Sauna, up to Ruapehu and rolling in the snow.

[unclear: Weight] training is getting a big lift at the moment. This is a good way to supplement a fitness programme, to repair damaged bodies or to get strong. The activity will benefit both men and women, and it does not require the participant to lift a quarter of a zillion kilos each session. Many people are finding the use of weight training a useful means of losing weight and restoring muscle tone. Talk to Diana or Hugh about the programme.

We will soon be taking names for beginners squash in term 2, so remember the times; Monday 11-12, and 2-4 pm, and Thursday 2-3 pm. Put your name down on the Term 2 list early at the Centre reception.

Are you relaxed, sitting comfortably, sleeping well, cool, clam and collected? If so, don't bother talking to the Centre staff about relaxation programmes available to individuals. These techniques learnt now might help you closer to those anxious exam moments. Yoga, too, can be a useful form of relaxation; try it on Tuesdays and Thursdays l-2pm in the Dance Room.

Skiers - the season will soon be upon you, get into condition, get those bones supple and strong at the Fitness Class - Tuesday 12-1 and/ or Thurday 5.30-6.30pm - at the Centre.

Answers to Recretaion

Ansr

Answers to Recreation Centre Quiz No.2
1.The Recreation Centre (No-one got this right)
2.Yes.
3.Yes (But only if you like him)
4.No (but his uncle was)
5.Exactly.

Quiz No 3

Answers into Reception on one side of paper only by Friday.

1.Is PHYS 332 an academic course relating to -
a)weight training to 332kg?
b)pulse and digital electronics
c)the extension number of a Physical Wefare Officer?
2.Does PHYS 404 (Physics of Condensed Matter) have any bearing on the intelligence of the average rugby prop forward?
3.If John Walker does 80 miles a week, would you? (please read the question carefully)
4.Is an aegrotat pass made by the half back or [unclear: hie] Nastase?

The social soccer programme still requires a few more players, so get in on the action on Wednesdays 12 - 2.