Generation Y runs for fun, not competition
Though some criticize America’s youth for lacking competitive drive, activities like The Color Run showcase a new fervor for life.
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Colleges need to offer more fitness options
Students need diversity in their fitness endeavors in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Variety boosts fitness
Working out doesn’t have to be a hassle. Check out these fitness ideas for inspiration.
Hatha yoga works and heals the body
Anything in excess can be dangerous in the long run — even working out. Though exercise keeps your body strong and fit, continuous stress on your frame can result in physical problems you might not notice. This recently happened to me; I was beginning to feel sore from my regular routine. A friend recommended yoga […]
Rebuild routines to break dry spells
Having a consistent exercise routine is crucial for staying fit. But, in the hubbub of college life, it’s hard to maintain stable routines. For a couple months, a combination of birthday-related indulgences and a midterm-heavy schedule left me out of shape, with no time to exercise. Everyone knows it’s important to rebuild solid exercise habits, […]
Parkour evolves as quirky and alternative fitness regimen
One of the main goals with any fitness plan, no matter the combination of diet and exercise, should be to maximize the body’s physical potential. That means making it stronger, more flexible and more agile. In many cases, this requires a number of different workout routines. Most sports prepare the body for specialization, not overall […]
Focus on the core to stay fit and healthy
Though summertime is winding down, the warm weather lasts much longer in Southern California, leaving more time to focus on getting that beach body. And more often than not, a good beach body means excellent abdominals. Six packs. Abs. Action stars have them, people want them and fitness programs market themselves on their ability to […]
Disparate cultures present new exercises
Every country has its own quirky exercise regimens to stay in shape. Adopt some of them at USC, so that you can do the same.
Zumba movement catching on, making working out easy
Across the world, Zumba fitness seems to be growing in popularity at an exponential rate. Whether you’re young, old, a fantastic dancer or a terrible one, everyone nowadays seems to be cranking up Latin music. Zumba is a relatively new craze that first hit the world in 2001, after fitness instructor Alberto Perez replaced his […]
Weight lifting made easy with a few important tips
For those starting a rigorous workout, simply creating some specific goals will really help.