The Fit Factor is a series of presentation that cover a variety of fitness topics from circuit training to nutrition to yoga and more!  These are FREE, and all CNU Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Click the tabs to the right for more information on our upcoming presentations.

To register, or for more information, please contact fitness@cnu.edu or call 757-594-7882. 

* Fitness challenge participants will earn 5 points per seminar attended.

Fit Factor:  Benefits of Yoga

Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings.  Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health and emotional problems.  Yoga can be an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety.

Dating back over 5,000 years, yoga is the oldest defined practice of self development.  The methods of classical yoga include ethical disciplines, physical postures, breathing control and meditation.  Traditionally an Eastern practice, it's now becoming popular in the West.

Identify stress factors in your own life and learn breathing techniques and simple yoga postures than can help manage the stress you carry in your life.

Presenter:  Edie Fisher, E-RYT 500 yoga instructor and owner of Hot Yoga & Massage Studio

Date:  Friday, March 16

Time:  12 noon - 12:50 p.m.

Location:  The Freeman Center, Room 101

Fit Factor:  Fitness FAQ Forum

How do I get six pack abs?  What exercises do I need to do to lose / gain / maintain weight?  Bring your inquiring mind to find out the answers to these questions and ask some of your own!

Presenters: Yvette Bell, Personal Trainer and Lisa Wingfield, Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion Director

Date: Monday, March 19

Time: 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.

Location: The Freeman Center, Room 101