Most people can agree that looking good while working out is a great way to get motivated. I know I feel better in my neon pink sports bra and matching leggings than some old shorts and a t-shirt from the back of my closet. Brands like Lululemon are a great buy—they have super stylish clothes […]
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5 Study Break Stretches to Help You Reboot
After hours of sitting scrunched up in front of your laptop, it’s likely that you’ll start to feel an ache here or there. Sitting for long periods of time could negatively impact your health, including straining the lower back. These five simple—and totally library appropriate—static stretches can help you relax, reboot, and ready yourself for […]
Fitness Friday: What to Eat Before and After Your Workout
Before: Gearing up for a big trip to the gym? Try eating these foods beforehand to give you the energy to power through your workout, build muscle, and burn fat faster. Of course, don’t forget to drink plenty of water and chow down on one of these about thirty minutes before exercising. Fruit and nut […]
Fitness Friday: 5 Ways Your Squats Are Ineffective
Squats—the magic exercise that will give you the Queen Bey booty we’ve all dreamed of. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried every squat challenge and technique in the book. Squats are extremely efficient in lifting and enlarging the gluteal muscles, but are also extremely pointless and tedious if done incorrectly. So it’s time to […]
Fitness Friday: 5 Barbell Exercises to Mix Up Your Weekend Workout
Use these seven barbell exercises from certified trainer Christopher Arboleda to tone your body without bulking up. For each move, begin with a 45-pound barbell and add weight to increase difficulty. Each exercise should feel comfortable—if not, remove weight. If the exercises are too challenging with a bar, use dumbbells instead. For maximum results, do […]
Fitness Friday: 6 Things Better Than a Six-Pack
With every celebrity, model, and Joe Schmo flaunting their abs on Instagram, it can become seriously upsetting to catch a glimpse of our own fleshy midsections in the mirror. If you have a six-pack, major props to you. You’re a badass — that takes a lot of discipline. But whether or not you do bicycle […]
Fitness Friday: 5 Ways to Make Time for Fitness
With professors starting to load on the homework and clubs and friends becoming a priority, making time to take care of your body might be the last thing on your mind. No time for the gym? No problem. These five simple changes can help fit your body’s fitness into your daily schedule. 1. Walk Everywhere Taking […]