Getting physical ... de-stressing on campus

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<p>Virtual</a> Tour - Rice University Recreation Center and Campus Recreation
Massage</a> Therapy : Rice University Wellness Center
Lifetime</a> Physical Activity Program - Rice University Recreation Center and Campus Recreation</p>

<p>I hear it's hard to get into an LPAP before junior year ...
but breaking a sweat when your brain is working hard is so helpful -- and sometimes gets forgotten in the rush to meet academic, club, research deadlines... </p>

<p>The links above are merely a starting point. Not to forget club sports, etc.</p>

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<p>I’ve heard great things about basketball in the new gym … didn’t anxiousmom once describe the special floors …</p>

<p>Fellow parent owls: when the pressure starts building (and it sounds like it’s starting already) you might want to mention the pool, courts, etc. … </p>

<p>Message to Owls: A little time in the gym can increase your energy and help you manage the stress! And it’s a fun way to spend time with friends … breaks matter.</p>

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<p>Both my kids had LPAPs freshman and sophomore years; it’s all in the timing of registering. DS loves the new rec center, and it’s really a lovely facility. :)</p>

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<p>External validation for the Wellness Center massages – from today’s New York Times, based on recent Cedars-Sinai research. Even a single session can make a difference.</p>

<p><a href=“A Good Massage Brings Biological Changes, Too - The New York Times”>A Good Massage Brings Biological Changes, Too - The New York Times;

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<p>Being at Yale now, I have to say that the new Rice gym is absolutely top-notch and beats Yale’s gym hands-down. You’ll fall in love with the gym that you won’t want to skip out on a day’s workout. All the machines have TV monitors (ok, maybe not all, but most of them) with a huge channel selection. Some of the treadmills have special Ipod incorporations where you can charge your Ipods or watch videos from them as you work-out. The architecture of the building is just beautiful. And there are plenty of courts to shoot hoops. </p>

<p>As for LPAP, I got rid of my 2 requirements Freshman year. All that matters is whether you get up early enough and have a good internet connection.</p>

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<p>It’s not hard to get an LPAP freshman year. Even if the one you want is full, it’s still possible to special register for that class.</p>

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<p>I’m sorry about misleading Owls and Hopeful Owls about the difficulty of signing up for LPAPs as a freshman/sophomore. I think my Owl’s been working on a plan where his friends all sign up together for some of them – and that’s where I got the wrong idea.</p>