Student Recreation Center

Virtual Fall Programming for Matadors at the Student Recreation Center

August 17, 2020

The Student Recreation Center of the University Student Union offers the CSUN community the opportunity to connect with us and enjoy the virtual fitness resources and services that are available during Fall 2020.


Virtual Group Exercise Classes

Daily Via Zoom & Other Online Services

Break a sweat from the comfort of your own home during our Virtual Group Exercise classes! Stay in shape by participating in fun fitness classes such as Zumba®, Pilates, High Intensity Interval Training Camp courses and more! Sign up for a Virtual Group Exercise class, and stay energized from home with the SRC!

On-Demand YouTube GX Classes
All Semester Long
Via YouTube

You can keep crushing those fitness and health goals by subscribing to the Student Recreation Center’s YouTube channel! You’ll gain access to a variety of brand-new pre-recorded fitness and wellness videos every Friday featuring some of your favorite SRC fitness instructors. You can turn up the heat with some bodyweight workouts or cool it down with some slow movement exercises. Either way, the SRC is here to keep you healthy and well all semester long!

Subscribe to the SRC’s YouTube Channel and turn on the bell to get the latest notifications about our On-Demand Fitness videos!

Mega Sweat Sesh
Starts Wednesday Sept. 30
Via Zoom

Sweat it out with the SRC during our Mega Sweat Sesh live on Zoom! Starting Sunday, Sept. 30, you can enjoy live virtual Group Exercise classes led by some of your favorite SRC Fitness Instructors! You can choose from either Zumba Fitness, HIIT Training or Vinyasa Flow—or, if you’re up for a challenge, you can join us for all three!

  • Zumba Fitness: Wednesday, Sept. 30 
  • HIIT Training: Wednesday, Oct. 21 
  • Vinyasa Flow: Wednesday, Nov. 18

All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a $50 gift card. Register one week in advance of each Mega Sweat Sesh. Find out more on the SRC Fitness Challenges webpage.

Fall Back Into Fitness
Monday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 25

Fall Back Into Fitness this semester with our six-week virtual fitness program. All you have to do to take part in this festive program is engage in a variety of activities that promote your overall health and fitness. You’ll earn points as you go and become eligible to win some pretty awesome prizes with each milestone you reach!

Register for the SRC’s Fall Back Into Fitness starting Monday, Sept. 7 – Sunday, Oct. 11.  Find out more on the SRC Fitness Challenges webpage.

FIFA 20 Tournament
Monday, Sept. 14 – Friday, Oct. 9
Via Xbox One & PS4

Go for the gold this fall semester with Intramural Sports at the Student Recreation Center of the University Student Union during our FIFA 20 Tournament! FIFA fanatics of all levels, here’s your chance to compete against other Matador gamers on either Xbox or PlayStation and battle it out to claim victory. The player with the most wins on each console will be crowned FIFA 20 Tournament champion and score an awesome prize!

Register to join in on all the FIFA action before Friday, Sept. 9 through IMLeagues.

Virtual Fit In 6
Starts Monday, Sept. 14 

It’s time to reach those fitness goals! The Student Recreation Center is here to help you put yourself first this semester with the virtual Fit in 6 fitness program starting on Sept. 14. In just six weeks, we’ll help you enhance your workout routine, set sustainable fitness and nutrition goals and become an overall stronger you. Plus, you’ll have access to exclusive fitness resources and weekly virtual check-ins with an SRC Personal Trainer.

Everyone who completes all program requirements will be entered into our raffle to win some awesome prizes! Register now through Wednesday, Sept. 2 via the SRC Portal and don’t forget to attend our mandatory virtual orientation to go over challenge expectations.

Virtual Matty 5k
Friday, Sept. 25

Make strides this semester! The Student Recreation Center of the University Student Union encourages everyone in the CSUN community to join us for our Virtual Matty 5k. On Friday, Sept. 25 you can join us in completing our Matty 5k by either walking, jogging or running. Step outside for a breath of fresh air and get moving with us from wherever you are!

Register for the Virtual Matty 5k by Friday, Sept. 18. Find out more on the SRC Fitness Challenges webpage.

Madden 20 Tournament 
Monday, Oct. 26 – Friday, Nov. 20
Via Xbox One & PS4

Get back into the game of NFL football with the SRC during our virtual Intramural Sports Madden 20 Tournament! This semester, we’re putting the game in your hands with an exciting new online competition featuring one of the most popular sports game franchises of all time. After signing up on IMLeagues, set up your matches on the SRC’s Discord to tackle the competition in Madden 20 on PS4 or Xbox One. Don’t fumble your chance to win an awesome prize! 

NBA 2K20 Tournament 
Monday, Oct. 5 – Friday, Oct. 30
Via Xbox One & PS4

Jump off the sidelines and into the NBA 2K20 Tournament, an exciting Intramural Sports virtual competition on Xbox One and PS4 from the Student Recreation Center of the University Student Union. Here’s your chance to compete against other Matador gamers to and show them who really dominates the court. The player with the most wins on each console will earn the title of champion and walk away with an awesome prize.

Beat the buzzer and sign up on IMLeagues from Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Wednesday, Sept. 30. Then, join the SRC’s Discord to set up your matches and get the latest NBA 2K20 Tournament updates.

SRC Events Coming Soon…

Go the Distance Challenge
Monday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 6
Register starting Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Dec. 5.

Rocket League Tournament
Monday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Dec. 4
Via Xbox One & PS4
Register via IMLeagues starting Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Wednesday Nov. 11.

Weekly Workouts on Social Media

Join in on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook

Looking for a new way to stay fit and have fun? The SRC is serving up some exciting weekly worksouts via social media. Follow the SRC on InstagramTwitterFacebook and YouTube for some fresh new ways to get your heart rate up and stay on track with your fitness goals, no matter where you are.

External Virtual Fitness Opportunities

CrossFit At Home
CrossFit At Home is a great way to keep your fitness routine in motion right now – no matter where you are. This resource is an essential way to keep your goals within reach and at your fingertips with instructional videos about individual workouts, functional movements, and nutritional meal ideas.

Blogilates
Blogilates has a wide range of quick 10-12 minute workouts by Cassey Ho, an award-winning fitness instructor based in Los Angeles. Her positive approach is a great way to have a fun and engaging virtual workout. While you’re at it, explore some of her articles covering an array of topics revolving around fitness, nutrition and other health-related topics.

Fitness Blender
Redundant workouts make it hard to stay motivated. But having a diverse collection of workout routines in your hands can help you plan accordingly and get the results you’re looking for. Fitness Blender has an easy-to-use video library that helps you customize your workouts based on available time, exercise difficulty, available equipment and training type. This unique fitness resource will help keep your workouts fresh and effective whether you’re on the go or at home.

Y360
Get moving and build momentum towards improving your mental and physical health! The YMCA’s Y360 health and fitness videos provide a great opportunity to engage in a group yoga class from where ever you may be. It’s a wonderful way to relax and feel the healing energy that a guided meditation class can provide.

Before You Go!

Don’t forget to check out all of our USU Games Room updates!

Join the Games Room's Discord Server

Connect with your fellow Matador gamers from wherever you are by joining the Games Room’s Discord Server! It’s the easiest way to stay connected, sign up for our upcoming eGaming Tournaments and share your funniest gaming memes. We can’t wait to chat with you online!

Check out our list of upcoming USU Games Room eGaming Tournaments:

Season 1

  • Brawlhalla
    Wednesdays (Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7)
    5 p.m.
  • Super Smash Bros.
    Thursdays (Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24)
    5 p.m.
  • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
    Fridays (Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2)
    5 p.m.
  • Trivia Nights
    Tuesdays (Sept. 8, Sept. 29)
    5 p.m.
  • Completion Bounties
    Sunday, Sept. 6 – Saturday, Oct. 10
    Ongoing

Season 2

  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
    Wednesdays (Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18)
    5 p.m.
  • Super Smash Bros.
    Thursdays (Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5)
    5 p.m.
  • Tekken 7
    Fridays (Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13)
    5 p.m.
  • Trivia Nights
    Tuesdays (Oct. 20, Nov. 10)
    5 p.m.
  • Completion Bounties
    Sunday, Oct. 18 – Saturday, Nov. 21
    Ongoing