Ask the Trainer | Can I Target Specific Areas for Weight Loss - Toning?

This week's question comes from Denise: "I can't seem to lose weight or tone any of the areas where I'd like to see improvement. How can I target certain areas in my workout, like thighs, stomach, and arms?" Devin's Response: "Unfortunately, you’re talking about something we call “spot-reduction” or working on specific areas to reduce fat and get toned and, I hate to tell you this, but you can’t work one part of your body to achieve weight loss in that area. However, we do have a new tool that could help. It's called a Bod Pod." Read More. Have a question for Devin?  Email him at rsweb@berkeley.edu.

Cal Women's Rugby Takes 1st Place at Tournament!

The Cal Women's Rugby Team opened its 2009-2010 season with a first place finish at the UC San Diego Scrum by the Sea Tournament, Nov. 7 - 8. The team united to beat rival Davis in the final after an impressive round of group play. Read more about the team's successful weekend!

New: Google Custom Search Tool

Have you ever unsuccessfully tried to find something on the Rec Sports website? We've got good news: we have added the Google Custom Search tool to our Rec Sports website and youth sites, making it a lot easier for users to find exactly what page they are looking for. The search bar appears in the top left corner of every page, so just type in a keyword and find the page you need quick.

RSF Poll Results: It's Serena!

The results for last month’s poll are in! 51% of you think tennis player Serena Williams is the most dominant female athlete of our time. Trailing far behind was American swimmer Dara Torres with 13%. Lisa Leslie came in at 7%. Other athletes on the list also included Jennie Finch, Michelle Wie, and Abby Wambach. See the full results!

Keep RSF Healthy

Protect yourself this flu season with simple steps, including washing your hands, covering your cough, wiping down your equipment and staying home when you are sick.  Doing this will help keep you -- and the RSF! -- healthy this flu season.  For more information on how to stay well and avoid the flu, visit the Tang Center's H1N1 (swine flu) resource page.

Wellness Wheel: Campus Guide to Feeling Good

The new Rec Sports Wellness Wheel demonstrates how the dimensions of life work together to support and foster wellness in each of us.  When all six dimensions come together equally, the wheel is balanced. Lack of effort in any area produces an unbalanced whole -- this is normal!  Click on the wheel’s segments to discover campus programs and offerings that can help you attain the balance you need to live a healthy life.  Take the Wheel for a spin!