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Fit Facts

Fit Facts: Eat well, stay active during finals week to reduce stress

By Blake Glosson | May 4, 2014

The dreaded finals week is here. It’s time to kiss life goodbye, forget about exercise and diet and embrace stress, right? Not so fast.This might seem like the best way to deal with finals; however, following these common patterns will likely do you...

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Fit Facts: Stretching can improve results, decrease pain

By Blake Glosson | April 27, 2014

In the fitness world, running and weight-lifting get all the glory, like the M&M’s in trail mix. Stretching, on the other hand, is often forgotten, like the mix’s pile of raisins.This reality is quite unfortunate given the importance of stretching....

Losing weight a process of setting small, daily goals

Losing weight a process of setting small, daily goals

By Blake Glosson | April 20, 2014

As a personal trainer and nutrition enthusiast, I have noticed a common theme among people considering implementing an exercise or diet routine: practically everyone wants to lose body fat.If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be looking up a thousand...

Calories key to workout

By Blake Glosson | April 13, 2014

Whether you are a bodybuilder, an athlete or a student looking to put on a few pounds of muscle, arguably the most important determinant of muscle gain is what you eat — and how much you eat of it.If you aren’t seeing the results you would like from...

Fit Facts: Dont fall for fad diets

Fit Facts: Don’t fall for fad diets

By Blake Glosson | April 6, 2014

With just more than a month until summer vacation, many students are looking for a diet to help them get into swimsuit shape.In a culture where quick fixes are all the rage, it’s important to maneuver your way through the minefield of fad diets to find...

Supplements OK when used safely

Supplements OK when used safely

By Blake Glosson | March 17, 2014

If you’re looking for an extra edge in the weight room, supplements could help you get there.Of course, with so many supplements out there, it’s important to understand which ones to pick up and which to pass up.Obtaining the right nutrients from...

Diverse diets are best

Diverse diets are best

By Blake Glosson | February 27, 2014

When it comes to eating on campus, there doesn’t seem to be much diversity in students’ diets.Unfortunately, many students don’t realize the benefits of deviating from eating routines every once in a while. A diverse diet can improve your nutrition...

Women need to weight lift, too

Women need to weight lift, too

By Blake Glosson | February 18, 2014

Girls, this one is for you.From my experience in gyms, free-weight rooms are male-dominated and cardio rooms are female-dominated. While it would seem resistance training isn’t as important for women as it is for men, this couldn’t be further from...

Fit Facts: Learn gym etiquette

Fit Facts: Learn gym etiquette

By Blake Glosson | February 10, 2014

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...