As both a college student, and a relatively normal human being, I often find myself desperately searching for the motivation to go for a run.
Although this sounds like a silly problem, it is an issue that frequently faces the recreational runner. Only yesterday I found myself asking the question, “Why run, when I can just as easily sit down with a snack, and watch a movie on my computer?” That really caused me to stop and think. Why do I run in the first place? What keeps me focused on running?
After thinking about it, here are a few elements
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How Much is “Enough” Exercise?
August 22nd, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Exercises
I read a summary of a study that left me feeling both relieved and confused - relieved, because it turned out that a mere 15 minutes exercise daily would extend my lifespan, and confused, because convention always said that you should exercise 30 minutes or more over 5-6 days a week. I’m not trying to get out of working out, but I’d like to know just how much exercise is sufficient.
The reason you’re exercising plays a role in determining how much is enough. Fifteen minutes a day is adequate if you want to gear up or de-stress after a
The reason you’re exercising plays a role in determining how much is enough. Fifteen minutes a day is adequate if you want to gear up or de-stress after a
A Better Tomorrow
April 11th, 2011 by Chang Song | Children's Fitness, Sports
Clearly, the most important benefit of encouraging kids to play sports at a young age is that those same kids will be able to avoid the treacherous road to obesity in the future. However, playing sports can have more benefits for kids than you would think. When a kid plays a sport, he will receive not only the physical benefits but also gain academic and social benefits along the way.
First of all, playing sports gives your kids something to do and a group that your kids can belong to. I'm not making any promises, but I think if a
First of all, playing sports gives your kids something to do and a group that your kids can belong to. I'm not making any promises, but I think if a
The Top 5 Things You Can Do To STICK To Your New Year’s Resolutions!
January 13th, 2011 by MPK | Exercises
Discover some helpful fitness secrets, courtesy of Nick Nilsson, personal trainer and professional fitness writer.
It's January 1st, and what's the first thing on everybody's mind? Getting back into the gym and getting back into shape.
Here are my top 5 tips that will absolutely ensure you stick to your New Year's Resolution to burn fat, build strength and improve your health.
1. Have a Plan
The biggest mistake people make is just jumping right on the treadmill, not having a good, sustainable plan for progressing and improving. Doing just about anything is better than doing nothing, but doing something aimlessly is not
It's January 1st, and what's the first thing on everybody's mind? Getting back into the gym and getting back into shape.
Here are my top 5 tips that will absolutely ensure you stick to your New Year's Resolution to burn fat, build strength and improve your health.
1. Have a Plan
The biggest mistake people make is just jumping right on the treadmill, not having a good, sustainable plan for progressing and improving. Doing just about anything is better than doing nothing, but doing something aimlessly is not
Fitness levels decrease as College goes on
November 16th, 2010 by Bea | Eating & Exercise
What is written in this article will most likely not come as a shock to you at all; in fact, it is almost obvious. The basic gist is that as college students go from being first years to seniors, they become much more sedentary. I recently heard about a study that was being done by Indiana University exercise physiologist Jeanne Johnston that showed that seniors were significantly more sedentary than their freshman counter parts.
Like I said before, this is not shocking, but I did think it was interesting to see something other than the Freshman-15 being studied. Most of
Like I said before, this is not shocking, but I did think it was interesting to see something other than the Freshman-15 being studied. Most of
