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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
