This article appeared in the Spring 2018 issue of Equal Time Magazine By: Delaney Wehn – Cardio seems to be many women’s automatic go-to when it comes to working out. But you may be missing out on the fat-burning, strength-building benefits of regularly lifting weights. Cardio burns fat and muscle, while weightlifting just burns fat. […]
Health & Fitness
Why BMI is BS
For years, people have been counting on their Body Mass Index, or BMI’s as a measure of how overweight they are, and how much weight they should lose. With so much emphasis on BMI, it comes as no surprise that so many people, beat themselves up over a simple number. Everyone must to be within […]
Dear Younger Self, Eat That Cupcake!
Dear younger self, Go ahead and eat that cupcake that you’ve been eyeing. Seriously, do it. Despite what you may think, treating yourself to dessert every once in awhile is not going to make you get fat. I promise. I know it’s hard being 16, but constantly stressing about how you look and what you […]
The Dining Hall Diet: How to Eat Well on a Meal Plan
Adjusting to college life can be tough, and one of the biggest struggles for college students is how to eat healthily – and happily – on a dining hall meal plan. While dining hall food can often be bland, repetitive and just plain unhealthy, with a little creativity, it’s possible to eat healthy without eating […]
Fitness Friday: 600 Rep Workout
The snow has finally begun and going to the gym is probably the last thing on your mind. Nothing sounds better than curling up in some cozy sweats and watching Netflix in bed. But even though it’s cold outside, it’s important to keep your body moving during the winter months. If you who haven’t moved […]
Fitness Friday: A Quick Full-Body Strength Workout
Winter break: a magical couple of weeks filled with food, friends, and stretchy pants. As much as we love the holidays, our waistline doesn’t. Indulgence can be good, but if you’re like us, constantly stuffing your face quickly becomes a bittersweet type of discomfort. Exercise might be the last thing on your mind, so here’s […]
6 Workout Helpers to Kickstart Your 2017 Exercise Resolution
It’s the new year and the second most popular resolution this year—you guessed it—is to exercise more. Lucky for you, you probably have some down time before school starts back up to kickstart your new healthy habit. If you don’t have a gym easily available, exercising might seem like a huge chore. But no need […]
8 Ways to Keep Up With Your Workouts Over Break
In the midst of a stressful week of finals, nothing sounds better than going home to a comfy bed and enjoying every bite of delicious homemade meals. In a few weeks, the pantry is going to be stuffed with holiday treats: chocolate, cookies, peppermint bark—you name it. But even with all those treats, your month […]
Gift Guide: Our Top 7 Picks for the Fitness Freak in Your Life
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite fitness junkie this holiday season? Check out these eight items perfect for hitting the gym or the streets! S’well Water Bottle This water bottle is perfect for working out because it can keep drinks cold for 24 hours. The gym can get pretty dang hot, so […]
4 Hacks for Feeling Your Best This Winter
We all know it’s coming: day by day the night gets longer, our hands feel colder, and the huff and puff of our warm breath becomes more visible in the crisp air. There’s no way to hide from the inevitable winter. Snow will fall to no end and the wind will continue to sweep across […]