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Northern Star

Alternative ways to get in shape

By Jen Weddle | January 14, 2013

When I think of New Year’s resolutions, my mind instantly fills with thoughts of overcrowded, sweaty gyms - you have to wait in line for a treadmill or weights just to fulfill the promise every other person in a five-foot vicinity has made to themselves....

Defy gravity, relieve stress

By Beth Schumacher | September 3, 2012

The first week of classes has come and gone. Some professors may have jumped right into homework and tests, leaving the door wide open for that familiar feeling of stress and anxiety to come creeping back in. Where do you turn to for relief? Exercise....

File Photo, Northern Star- NIU students can take advantage of
programs like pilates at the Rec.

Don’t run out of steam: Sticking to New Year’s resolutions

By Hailey Kurth | January 16, 2012

Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part--sticking to it is what can prove to be a problem. "My resolution for this year is to be more approachable by giving a better vibe to people," said Khaled Ismail, junior political science major. Another...

Rec center looking for class instructors

By Amy Kreeger | February 3, 2011

DeKALB | The Campus Recreation Center is looking for people to get physical. A group instructor workshop is being held for any student interested in learning how to instruct an exercise class. Workshop director Eric Appiah said the initial meeting day...