[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] Group Fitness at the RAC

 By: Vanessa Alcala

Group Fitness instructor Eva Williamson greets her Human Reformer class at the Recreation Activity Center on Friday morning. This is a new modality that GroupFit is offering, and Eva is the first instructor to teach it at Georgia Southern.

Student Kensie Law begins her warm-up by stretching up to the sky. The instructors start all classes by leading a five-minute warm-up.

Eva Williamson demonstrates a warm-up move called the "bird-dog" pose. This move helps activate the arm and leg muscles before starting the workout.

The class continues the bird-dog pose for 10 repetitions, while Williamson walks the girls through various breathing exercises.

Moving on to the next warm-up move, student Grace Linememann holds a high plank pose and alternates leg lifts. Linememann has been frequently attending the human reformer classes this semester.

Eva Williamson demonstrates a simple arm movement for her class to do, ending the warm-up. While this move seems minimal, it starts to burn your arms little by little.

Starting the first round of workouts, Williamson demonstrates the movement while pointing to the muscles that the movement will activate.

Beginning her stretch, Kensie Law watches Williamson to make sure she is doing the movement correct.

Introducing the resistance band, Williamson demonstrates the next move. This move incorporated the band and sliders under her feet, encouraging small, slow movements.

While she demonstrates, Williamson watches her class to make sure they are doing the set correctly.

Helping Linememann correct the movement, Williamson takes one-on-one time to work with her. She tries to take time and help each student to make sure they don't injure themselves.

After completing 30 minutes of matwork, the class moved to the barre to continue the class. Williamson instructed the class to tie the resistance bands to the barre to prompt new movements.

The first movement required the girls to sit on their knees, pulling the resistance bands towards them. If they were looking for more resistance, they sat closer to the mirror.

Kensie Law works on the movement, focusing on her posture. If the back stays straight, it helps engage the core during the workout.

Student Bella Delaney watches the resistance band as she completes the movement. For the last half of the set, she decided to sit up instead of resting her legs.

Continuing the workout, Williamson shows the next movement, requiring the arms to be pushed behind you. Williamson explained that this movement activates your triceps.

Delaney works on pushing her arms forward, starting the next movement. As she moves it forward, she looks to the girls next to her, making sure she is doing it correctly.

One of the most difficult movements in the class required the girls to hook their foot through the resistance band, lifting it up, and then doing a push-up. This moved at a slow pace, but it worked on engaging their core and legs.

Completing a bicycle crunch for the final working set, Mackenzie Maples moves closer to the mirror to adjust the resistance. Maples also works as an Athletic Trainer at the RAC, and enjoys going to GroupFit classes every week.

As the class cools down, Williamson leads the girls to a child's pose, which is a yoga pose meant to stretch the back after a long workout. The cool down was accompanied by chill, soft music.

[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] Basketball Pick-Up at the RAC

 By: Daisy Davis

                                                                

     A group of Georgia Southern University students play a pick-up game of basketball at the Recreational Activity Center (RAC). The RAC is open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. every weeknight.                                                                                              

Clinton Williams jumps to shoot the ball. The players did not schedule this game, but they all came to the RAC to shoot some hoops.

The players watch as the ball flies towards the backboard. In addition to the basketball courts, the RAC also has a gym, indoor soccer courts and a rock climbing wall.

KD Robinson dribbles towards the hoop. KD has played basketball since he was seven years old.

KD Robinson goes up for a shot. "Sometimes I just come to the RAC to shoot by myself, but it's more fun when there are people here to play," KD said.

The players watch as the shot hits the net above them. This game is being played by two teams of five students each.

Christoper Washington dribbles down the court. "We aren't keeping score, but I'm pretty sure my team is winning," Christopher said.

Jordan Jackson takes the ball to the end line. Jordan prefers to play on the outdoor courts beside the RAC walking trail.

John Grantham goes for a shot. John Grantham comes to the RAC every Tuesday and Thursday night to play basketball with whoever is at the courts.

Sam Gooding (left) shoots towards the basket while Christopher Washington (right) tries to block his shot. The RAC also offers recreational and competitive leagues for indoor basketball every semester.

A ball flies through the net. At the RAC, you can rent basketballs and other equipment from the equipment checkout desk on the first floor.

Landyn Mobley goes for a layup. Landyn was already in his pajamas, but his friend convinced him to come play.

Christopher Washington protects the ball from Clinton Williams. Clinton is in his freshman year at Georgia Southern University.

Clinton Williams dribbles down the court. Clinton said he comes to the RAC almost every weeknight to play impromptu games of basketball.

Clinton Williams holds Christopher Washington back as the ball falls into the net. After an hour of playing, most of the players pack up to leave the courts.

Sam Gooding scores a three-pointer. The game has broken up, but some players aren't ready to leave the courts just yet.

Sam Gooding receives a pass from Clinton Williams. Sam also plays recreational intramural flag football at the RAC.

Sam Gooding prepares to shoot the ball. As other players begin to leave, new students arrive at the courts.

Clinton Williams reaches the free-throw line as Sam Gooding crosses the court. They take turns shooting the ball.

Clinton Williams shoots from the free-throw line. "I like playing here because there is no pressure, we're just having a good time," Clinton said.

[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] PHI DELTA THETA VS SIGMA ALPHA EPLISON ULTIMATE FRISBEE

 By: Emma Price 

The brothers of Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu are playing against each other in intramural ultimate frisbee. 

Preparing for an opening season game. 

Two brothers, Maddox Leftskowitz and Steele Allgood, are warming up for their big game. 

Steele Allgood, "Feeling good and ready to take on SAE." 

Phi Delta Theta throws open pass as Sigma Alpha Epsilon waits to catch it. 

Fraternity teams compete weekly as part of the campus intramural sports program.

Fraternity teams faced off under the stadium lights as teammates ran downfield to support the play.

Walker Kessel, in a yellow number seven jersey, is excited to be a part of the team this year. 

The player for Phi Delta runs forward to continue the play.

 The fast pace of the game kept both teams moving constantly on offense and defense.

SAE changes players after a pass to help change up routes. 

Jake Hall, running out on the field, said, "It's nice to come out and play with the boys." 

Players from Phi Delta Theta fight for possession as SAE kept up a good offense. 

The fast-paced matchup highlighted teamwork and a friendly competition for these two fraternities. 

Fraternity member, watching closely to catch on to strategies before going into the game. 

Preston Guy, a freshman here at Georgia Southern, is ready to play in all of the intramural games, and it's a great way to hang out with other members of his fraternity. 

A player from Phi Delta launches the frisbee down as SAE defenders go for an interception. 

Sigma Alpha Eplison is up six to four in the first half. 

Wearing yellow is Phi Delta, and wearing blue is SAE. 

Players watch from the sideline as they wait to be subbed into the game. 

Walker Kessel is holding a Frisbee, waiting for the perfect moment to throw it to number twelve, Corbin Rico. 

Number twelve on blue is waiting to block the pass as a strong holding defense. 

Sigma Alpha Eplison finds a member to throw the frisbee to, so they can keep their lead. 

There were two halves with a ten-minute break, lasting a game for over an hour. 

Ethan Carrol in yellow for Phi Delta Theta, making a pass to a member so they can take the scoring lead. 

SAE kept up great defense, making it hard for full passes to be thrown. 

Two Phi Delta players watch as their team goes for a lead-winning play, making the score 10-7. 

Adien Miller, on the left, shares that he loves intermural sports because they keep him and his brothers active. 

Each team runs to set up for a final play of the game. 

As SAE is a little discouraged, but each player stayed aggressive to the end. 

Jake Fields gets the frisbee after the first throw of the game. 

He searches the field for a player to pass it to. 

Walker Kessel catches the throw and runs it into the end zone. 

Ending the game at an 11-7 score. 

Fraternity brothers from both sides high-five one another with good sportsmanship. 

Phi Delta Theta takes the win in the opening season game. 

Cj Passow, President of Phi Delta Theta, standing up, congratulating brothers. 

Excited to open the season with a great competition.