Reality Television Inspires Campus Competition
Holly Carter
Issue date: 9/21/09 Section: Features
Reality television is a big deal in today's media frenzied society, and now it is coming to Henderson. For six weeks, "Biggest Loser" will be a part of college life for every student, faculty or staff member who is interested in participating.
The competition will begin the first week of October and last for the following six weeks. On Sept. 24, there will be an interest session at 7 p.m. at the Charles D. Dunn Recreation Center for all of those who wish to participate. Initial weigh-in for all participants will be Oct. 5. Throughout the course of the competition, weigh-ins will be held every Monday. Weigh-ins, training and all other parts of the event will all be held at the Dunn Recreation Center.
According to the Director of Campus Recreation Kris Dunn, Henderson's "Biggest Loser" is modeled after the hit television series, but does contain a few little twists.
"There are a few differences between the television series and our competition," said Dunn. "No one will be voted off. There will be no personal trainers, and nothing will be forced. You work for yourself; we are not going to hound you. We are just here to help you."
"Biggest Loser" participants will be given a workout plan and dietary advice each week for the duration of the competition. Both of these are just suggestions on the best way to lose weight. If a participant would rather work out on their own and manage their own diet, that is acceptable. The only thing required of the participants is that they attend the weekly weigh-ins.
Each participant will have an accountability partner. The training is a combination of both weight training and cardio workouts. The weight training for participants is recommended to be done only two to three days a week for 35 to 45 minutes a day. The cardio workouts are suggested to be completed three to four times a week for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
The dietetics and nutrition department will also be playing a role in "Biggest Loser." They will be helping to participants out by developing meal plans. Participants will be under the guidance of students majoring in dietetics and nutrition, so these students are also benefiting from the experience. Weight-losers will be given guidelines of what to eat and what not to eat.
The competition will begin the first week of October and last for the following six weeks. On Sept. 24, there will be an interest session at 7 p.m. at the Charles D. Dunn Recreation Center for all of those who wish to participate. Initial weigh-in for all participants will be Oct. 5. Throughout the course of the competition, weigh-ins will be held every Monday. Weigh-ins, training and all other parts of the event will all be held at the Dunn Recreation Center.
According to the Director of Campus Recreation Kris Dunn, Henderson's "Biggest Loser" is modeled after the hit television series, but does contain a few little twists.
"There are a few differences between the television series and our competition," said Dunn. "No one will be voted off. There will be no personal trainers, and nothing will be forced. You work for yourself; we are not going to hound you. We are just here to help you."
"Biggest Loser" participants will be given a workout plan and dietary advice each week for the duration of the competition. Both of these are just suggestions on the best way to lose weight. If a participant would rather work out on their own and manage their own diet, that is acceptable. The only thing required of the participants is that they attend the weekly weigh-ins.
Each participant will have an accountability partner. The training is a combination of both weight training and cardio workouts. The weight training for participants is recommended to be done only two to three days a week for 35 to 45 minutes a day. The cardio workouts are suggested to be completed three to four times a week for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
The dietetics and nutrition department will also be playing a role in "Biggest Loser." They will be helping to participants out by developing meal plans. Participants will be under the guidance of students majoring in dietetics and nutrition, so these students are also benefiting from the experience. Weight-losers will be given guidelines of what to eat and what not to eat.
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Donna
posted 9/21/09 @ 10:58 AM CST
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Get the word out this is a great opportunity for everyone. I certainly hope that there will be more than 20 that participate.
Holly your name is showing up everywhere. (Continued…)
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