Modern weight rooms are not what they should be. Equipment misuse, distractions and big egos limit what gyms have to offer.Gaining a solid understanding of the ground rules for a weight room is key toward maximizing your success.The most common gym mistake...
Paleo diet is your healthiest optionLow-carb dieting isn’t winning the race for popularity right now. But in terms of maximizing health, a diet with reduced level of carbohydrates is the proven champion.I’m not going to tell you carbs are evil, because...
Eating around a workout seems counterproductive, but your body needs food for fuel and to repair muscles.The most important macronutrients to consume around a workout are carbohydrates and protein.Carbs are converted to glucose in the body, which is the...
Even with the Recreation Center closing on Monday and Tuesday there is no excuse not to exercise.I know it will be much easier to sit inside and wait until the Rec. opens, but sitting around isn’t the best choice for your health.“Being inside and...
It might seem that being sick just comes with the territory this time of year; however you don’t have to join the misery just because everyone else is doing it.Germs are easily spread when everyone is stuck inside in close quarters. On top of that,...
Senior accountancy majorOK, a couple of problems with the “Plus/minus grading no friend to A students” by Blake Glosson.1. The plus/minus doesn’t penalize the “hardest workers.” It penalizes, should your professor choose to adopt it, the borderline...
The plus/minus grading scheme gets a ... B-.For the first time at NIU, students are looking back on their grades from the fall and are seeing plus and minus symbols after their letter grades.For many people, myself included, this change doesn’t sit...
Many students are usually on the brink of two letter grades in some of their classes as they enter finals.The stress that comes from this can be detrimental if it’s left unaddressed.No need to fret, though, as there are many things you can do to manage...
Finals week can be a restless time, but there are things you can do to alleviate some of the stress and keep you sharp and alert.Arguably the most important aspect of a person’s lifestyle that influences brain power is diet. During such an integral...
The Thanksgiving feast is a tradition filled with good food, love and laughter, but it also leads to some unhealthy choices.Luckily, you’re reading this before the highly anticipated holiday. There are ways to prepare that will help you avoid waking...
Students learned a few tasteful lessons about the benefits of whole grains in a cooking demo Wednesday.The purpose of the demo was to increase awareness for foods that have whole grains and to encourage students to implement these healthy ingredients...
Halloween has come and gone, but the extra pounds that may have showed up haven’t been as eager to leave.Luckily, one bad night of eating isn’t the end of the world. By being aware of the implications of your daily diet decisions, you will be able...
