It’s a known fact that we’re all creatures of habit, and it can get quite challenging when we’re forced to change our ways. Exercising is no different. We often find it easier to stick to a workout routine that we like, and we usually enjoy staying within our comfort zone. We go to the same […]
Science is now suggesting that you think twice before feeling smug about making it on to the treadmill this morning. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running too frequently may increase your mortality rate. Researchers studied 5,000 healthy adults, 1,098 of whom were runners and 3,950 of whom could […]
Stress and anxiety always seem to slip their way into our lives. Life of college students is full of it: the deadlines, financial instability, family responsibilities, or personal shortcomings. But this does not mean we should live on the edge; always worrying about what is to come next. There are several ways to get rid […]
With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight. That’s great, says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps,” but the benefits of exercise go far beyond fitting into those skinny jeans. […]
If you’re trying to lose weight, exercise more, or stop smoking, you should try doing it with your bae. (Just don’t do actual couples exercises like these please.) According to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine, couples who build new good habits as a team are more likely to reach their health goals and […]
The first time I put a barbell across my back, I was in love. It wasn’t like I had never lifted weights before; I had, but never like this. Thanks to the myth that I needed to do high reps with light weights to get “toned” arms and legs (because, of course, as a woman, I wouldn’t want […]
I feel like it’s a complete and total cliché to say things like “We all know your workout routine can get repetitive and boring, so here’s some ways to spice it up!” – So I’m not going to say that. What I am going to say is this: On top of activities you do to train, […]
In March, I signed up for a 5k called Bacon Chase that took place in June (the lure being that you got unlimited bacon at the end). I figured by the time it rolled around, I’d be ready for it. So, of course, I proceeded to not prepare at all and then run it anyway to […]
On Tuesday night, I went to a yoga class. Truth be told, I really enjoyed it. But on the way out of the studio, I couldn’t help but overhear another student in the class say to her friend, “I feel so connected to the universe after that.” As someone who recoils at new agey expressions, […]
