Kookoo for Koko and the NNC Healthy Step Challenge

I’m down to my final two weeks as the NIRSA National Center Intern. As I wrap up my involvement with the Champion, Powerade, CBS College sports work on the NCCS Championship events, more fun events begin to transpire at the NNC.

The NNC has a renovated fitness center with new exercise equipment, compliments of Star Trac. This week the team is getting trained on the new Koko machine. Each total body workout on the Koko takes 30 minutes or less. It is customized to each individual user’s strength level on each exercise. Each person that uses Koko receives their own Koko key loaded with an 8-week/24 session program, such as:
-Weight Loss
-Fat Burner
-Fit to the Core
-Fit Mom
-Forever Strong
-Performance Golf
-Total Body Conditioning
-Born to Run
-Sculpt and Tone
-Muscle Building
-Strength and Power
-Sports Conditioning
-Beautiful Bride
-Quick Fit

I choose the total body conditioning program which was loaded onto my personal Koko key. The Koko trainer directed me on what exercise to do, in what order and at what weight. The smart trainer also helped monitor proper form and pace using its interactive software.

In addition, starting May 1st, the NNC starts its NNC Healthy Challenge, which is measured by individual pedometer readings. Awards will be given to weekly winners for the highest seven-day step average, a winner for the highest one-day step count, a winner for the most improved weekly count and a grand prize for the highest four-week step count total.

Back in Action

As signs of spring slowly appear, NIRSA is putting together a “NIRSA National” softball team. The NNC players will look pretty snazzy decked out in their matching gear and gloves. There is also talk about a bowling league and LEET exhibition tournament for those not softball savvy.

With the 2008 NIRSA Annual Conference, Powerade Intramural Invitational and NCCS National Volleyball Championship all wrapped up, things may start to calm down around the office.

Great volleyball teams from around the country remained determined to get to the NCCS National Volleyball Championship even when many found out American had cancelled their flights into Dallas. Regardless of the obstacles, the teams played outstanding volleyball and exhibited good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The championship culminated with Lakeland College’s defeat over Illinois to win the Men’s DI National Championship. As well as Marquette’s victory over the three time defending champion, University of Texas-Austin. We’re looking forward to next year’s tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.

The POWERade Intramural Invitational was an exciting, memorable and action packed event. I enjoyed watching fellow Hawkeyes compete in the tournament. The tournament was an extreme success not only for the players and student officials but also for the growing relationship between POWERade, CBS, NIRSA and NCCS. Ten players won tickets to the men’s final four semifinals provided by Powerade. Tickets were distributed to players based on how their team placed in the Powerade Invitational Hot Shot competition.

The Annual Conference was my favorite part of my 15 day tour of Texas. There were inspiring speakers, innovative exhibits, and great music. I had the opportunity to attend board meetings, present an educational session about the NIRSA national center internship, meet NIRSA members as they checked in at registration, and spend time with friends.