12 Days of Fitness

There are many misconceptions, that between the holidays and finals, there is no time to exercise. In reality, this is a perfect opportunity to work away stress before finals or finally start an exercise routine! The following workout program can be done at your own pace, no matter your fitness level. Try to perform this workout for the whole 12 days and you will not only feel better and less stressed, but you will be able to eat more holiday treats and not feel guilty! 

If you are going to be with us for these next 12 days of fitness, please email us the rest of this lyric : " On the 12th day of fitness my trainer gave to me........." 

All participants will be entered into a raffle for a gift card of their choice!  So, if you are participating, be sure to sign up by emailing us your lyric!  

Email: healthwellness@baypath.edu

Click here to download the program or view it below

Special instructions:
All exercises are performed in 20 second intervals with a 10 second rest period
Repeat cycles according to your fitness level. Beginners should start with 1 cycle, Intermediate should be between 3 and 5 cycles, and Advanced should push for 8 or more.

A word from your trainer: “Your goal through this workout is to go to completion and feel BETTER, not BEAT! As always, listen to your body and know your limits but don’t settle for less than your inner greatness. YOU CAN DO THIS.” -Rob

If you have any questions about the workout stop by the fitness center or Email Rob at rpanetti@baypath.edu

Eat Well: Eat Breakfast

Western, Mass November Running Races

There are two great events coming up that will allow you to be active while supporting a great cause.

 

LONGMEADOW'S 5K WARRIORS RUN/WALK

benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project

DATE: Saturday, November 9th

START TIME: 10:30 a.m. for Walkers and 11:00 a.m. for Runners

LOCATION: Greenwood Park, 231 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA

REGISTRATION: Click here to register $25 ($15 for 12 and under)

DEADLINE for registration is November 8th

*Come back for a BBQ, pig roast, prizes, raffles, vendors and music

 

Y RUN FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS - 10K

benefiting the YWCA

DATE: Saturday, November 16th

START TIME: 9:00 a.m.. for Registration and 10:00 a.m. for Race Start

LOCATION: Island Pond Rd., Springfield, MA

REGISTRATION: Click here to register $40 (open to any runner over the age of 16)

DEADLINE for registration is November 14th

*If you are a student interested in running and are in need of financial support, please email Health and Wellness (healthwellness@baypath.edu)

 

Be sure to wear your Bay Path College gear to show the community our support!

 

#BayPathBeWell

Post a photo of you and your Bay Path College team with the #BayPathBeWell to be entered to win a prize!

Fitness Class Schedule UPDATED

With the cold weather moving in this is a great time to get started on a workout inside.
If you are a faculty, staff, student or alumni of Bay Path College and live close to the Longmeadow campus we have lots of options for all different interests!

Fitness Center Hours
Find 20 minutes of your day and drop in to our fitness center.  With state-of-the-art machines, free weights, lots of cardio machines (including a rower), and some boxing bags you will be sure to leave feeling like you had a great workout.  Stop by the front desk in the fitness center to schedule some time with our personal training, Rob Panetti, free of charge for all faculty, staff, students, and alumni!

Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.


Fitness Classes
Drop in to a fitness class when you can!  They are open to all faculty, staff, students, and alumni on a drop-in basis.  All classes take place in the Dance Studio of Blake Student Commons.

Boxing: 
Monday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Zumba
Monday 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Body Weight Training
Tuesday 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Wednesday 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Cardio
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday 4:00-5:00 p.m.

2013 Bay Path College Charitable Giving Campaign Pie in the Face

Each year the Faculty and Staff of Bay Path College come together in a Charitable Giving Campaign with our partners: United Way of Pioneer Valley and Community Health Charities.


United Way of Pioneer Valley and Community Health Charities of New England support numerous local agencies who in turn support countless children, families, elderly, and mentally ill members of our community. 

In 2012 our Charitable Giving Campaign raised a combined total of $18,302 for these two charities.  

To kick off our 2013 Campaign we hosted an event that included a Pie-in-the-Face toss at some of our most loved faculty and staff.  Enjoy the short video highlights below.


For more information about the Bay Path College Charitable Giving Campaign, please contact Katie Jones: katjones@baypath.edu

2013 Carpe Diem Dash

CONGRATULATIONS to all participants in the 3rd Annual Carpe Diem Dash!

Check out the highlight video below:

RACE WINNERS

Women's Age Brackets:
under 19: Eve Giles
20-29: Cheryl Kuczynski
30-39: Carolyn Freer
40-49: Jen Scalise-Marinofsky
50-59: Patty Matthews
60+: Angelika Melien

Men's Age Brackets:

under 19: Joshua Paulette
20-29: Rory Jenkins
30-39: John Shea
40-49: Noiel Fontaine
50-59: Willie O'Neill
60+: Dick Osgood

Top Student: Than Moore
Top Faculty or Staff: Cheryl Kuczynski
Top Alumni: Katherine Paulette
Top Female: Jen Scalise
Top Male: Rory Jenkins*

*Rory set a new course record with a time of 16:55.80!

TEAM AWARDS

Congratulations to our PA students who won Most Spirited and Fastest Team

8 Week Walking Training Program

SAVE THE DATE

3rd Annual Carpe Diem Dash 

Bay Path College

Longmeadow, MA

Sunday, September 29th, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. 
Click here for registration and more information
 

8 Week Walking Training Program

Intended for people who can walk at least 1.0 mile to start

GETTING STARTED

1. Believe in yourself. You are capable of completing the training plan and the 5K dash. The first step is the hardest, make that step.

2. Visit your family Doctor. Get a green light and lace up those running shoes.

3. Buy a proper pair of training shoes. If you can afford to, get a new pair of training shoes. 

4. Start Easy.  

PROGRAM DETAILS

· The program allows for a lot of flexibility.  The basics of the program are to walk 3 days per week, cross train 2-3 times per week and rest at least 1 day per week. 

· You can adjust your training to meet your own schedule, just ensure you have a rest or cross training day between each walking day.

· Your walking pace should be faster than a leisurely stroll  but you should still be able to maintain a conversation

· Cross/Rest is a day where you can choose to Cross Train or Rest

· On the Cross/Rest Days, listen to your body.  If you need a rest day, take it!  But try and do something to get you moving as often as you feel you can. 

· Cross Training is any cardio exercise besides walking such as biking, swimming, elliptical, dancing, aerobics or any other sports or activities that get your heart rate up. 

Week	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7
1	Walk 1.0 mile	Cross/Rest 15 min	Walk 1.0 mile	REST	Walk 1.0 mile	Cross/Rest 15 min	REST
2	Walk 1.0 mile	Cross/Rest 20 min	Walk 1.0 mile	REST	Walk 1.0 mile	Cross/Rest 20 min	REST
3	Walk 1.5 mile	Cross/Rest 20 min	Walk 1.5 mile	REST	Walk 1.5 mile	Cross/Rest 20 min	REST
4	Walk 1.5 mile	Cross/Rest 30 min	Walk 1.5 mile	REST	Walk 1.5 mile	Cross/Rest 30 min	REST
5	Walk 2.0 mile	Cross/Rest 30 min	Walk 2.0 mile	REST	Walk 2.0 mile	Cross/Rest 30 min	REST
6	Walk 2.0 mile	Cross/Rest 40 min	Walk 2.0 mile	REST	Walk 2.0 mile	Cross/Rest 40 min	REST
7	Walk 2.5 mile	Cross/Rest 40 min	Walk 2.5 mile	REST	Walk 2.5 mile	Cross/Rest 40 min	REST
8	Walk 3.0 mile	Cross/Rest 40 min	Walk 3.0 mile	REST	Cross/Rest 40 min	REST	RACE DAY

8 Week Running/Walking Training Program

SAVE THE DATE

3rd Annual Carpe Diem Dash 

Bay Path College

Longmeadow, MA

Sunday, September 29th, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. 

Click here for registration and more information

8 Week Running/Walking Training Program

Intended for people who can walk for at least 30 minutes and want to begin running

GETTING STARTED

1. Believe in yourself. You are capable of completing the training plan and the 5K dash. The first step is the hardest, make that step.

2. Visit your family Doctor. Get a green light and lace up those running shoes.

3. Buy a proper pair of training shoes. If you can afford to, get a new pair of training shoes. 

4. Start Easy.  

PROGRAM DETAILS
 

· The program allows for a lot of flexibility.  The basics are to integrate intervals with easy longer runs and cross training into one program. 

· You can adjust your training to meet your own schedule.  Interval days will be your most challenging so be sure to not do interval workouts on back to back days.

Training Days explained:

3 MILE BASELINE: Run 3.1 miles (5K) timed to get your starting pace

Total time in min / 3.1 miles = minutes per mile

INTERVAL: On interval days you will be combining jogging at your average pace and jogging at a faster pace (but not sprinting).  Use the intervals indicated in the last column which specifies how much time you should jog at pace and at a faster pace.  Each interval is 5 minutes and you should repeat it until you complete the 3.1 miles.  Doing this on a treadmill is easy by setting your pace.  If you are running outdoors start to keep track of markers to monitor your pace.

CROSS: Cross Training is any cardio exercise besides walking such as biking, swimming, elliptical, dancing, aerobics or any other sports or activities that get your heart rate up. 

EASY: This is a long slow jog where you shouldn’t be considered about pace.  Take this time to enjoy your run or have a good conversation with a workout partner.

Week	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7	Intervals
1	30 min Walk	Rest	30 min Walk	Rest	30 min Walk	Rest	Rest
2	25 min Interval	Rest	25 min Interval	Rest	25 min Interval	Rest	Rest	4:00 walk 1:00 jog 5 times
3	25 min Interval	Rest	25 min Interval	Rest	25 min Interval	Rest	Rest	3:00 walk 2:00 jog 5 times
4	30 min Interval	Rest	30 min Interval	Rest	30 min Interval	Rest	Rest	3:00 walk 2:00 jog 5 times
5	30 min Interval	Rest	30 min Interval	Rest	30 min Interval	Rest	Rest	2:00 walk 3:00 jog 6 times
6	35 min Interval	Rest	35 min Interval	Rest	35 min Interval	Rest	Rest	2:00 walk 3:00 jog 7 times
7	35 min Interval	Rest	35 min Interval	Rest	35 min Interval	Rest	Rest	1:00 walk 4:00 jog 7 times
8	40 min Interval	Rest	40 min Interval	Rest	40 min Interval	Rest	RACE DAY	1:00 walk 4:00 jog 8 times