Spring Break
Feel the burn
Selma Skokic
Issue date: 12/8/08 Section: News
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Carol Sullivan, a lecturer in the kinesiology department, said she started the Aerobicthon in 1991.
"The purpose of the event is for students to come and relieve their stress from studying and to have fun," she said. "When I started this event, I always wondered whether students thought about exercising with friends."
The event was open to students, faculty and the surrounding community.
"I want to see what it is like and I am looking forward to the experience," said Estela Solano, a senior engineering major. "I heard great things about it."
Sullivan said that the ideal place for the Aerobicthon would be the Event Center, since they need more space.
"We need a larger room that would be financially reasonable," she said. "The budget isn't large."
Jessica Chin, an assistant professor in the kinesiology department, said she was surprised by the large turnout.
"It is my first time here," she said. "I wanted to support my colleague, Carol, who is running the event, but I also wanted to get some exercise."
Sullivan added that the Aerobicthon acts as fundraiser for the kinesiology department so it can purchase new aerobic equipment.
She added that once they pay for all their expenses, there isn't much money left.
The Aerobicthon takes place in the fall every year, she said, and is usually on the first Friday in December.
Sullivan said the event has steadily increased over the years. In 1991, she said, there were 50 attendees. At this event, there were about 300 people in attendance.
"If students are smart, they will take advantage of this event," said Ruby Lo, a senior forensic science major. "It helps me get my stress out."
The Aerobicthon included aerobic exercises in the styles of hip-hop, jazzercise, kickboxing, bollywood, zumba and regular aerobics, Sullivan said.
For $5, attendees could enjoy a variety of aerobic exercises that feature different aerobic combinations.
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