The Real, No B.S. Reasons Why You NEED to Exercise
The Real, No B.S. Reasons Why You NEED to Exercise There are so many benefits to establishing a good exercise routine, and no one can reap those benefits more than a high school or college student. We can highlight studies about how exercise can improve memory, or how it stimulates the growth of new […]
The Benefits of Exercising in College
The Benefits of Exercising in College Throughout high school and college, you’re perpetually setting new academic goals. Whether it’s to get an A in your toughest course, to make the Honor Roll or Dean’s List, or to turn in that optional extra credit assignment, these objectives and ambitions keep you focused and motivated in the […]
Keeping healthy amid Zika fears
Keeping Healthy Amid Zika Fears Have you heard of that scary word, Zika? It seems to be everywhere – from the news to the Olympics. But what is it? Should you be worried? The Zika virus is spread generally by the Aedes species of the mosquito. While that may sound fancy, the virus is not. […]
5 Misconceptions about College Athletes
5 Misconceptions about College Athletes 1. They don’t have to study: No, they study as same as other students. In fact, they need to meet GPA requirements to be eligible for the college and the sports division. 2. NCAA is only way: Although the NCAA is […]
The Early Bird Catches the Worm
The Early Bird Catches the Worm The book What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, cites a poll of 20 executives in which 90% said they wake up before 6 a.m. on weekdays. PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, for example, wakes at 4 a.m. and is in the office no later than 7 a.m. Meanwhile, Disney CEO Bob Iger gets […]
Five (Free!) Ways to Unwind
Five (Free!) Ways to Unwind Go to the Park Parks are a great getaway when the weather is nice. Check out local events such as an outdoor BBQ, free yoga, festivals, concerts, etc. You could also have a picnic with your loved ones, walk around the park taking pictures, or jog around the park. […]
How to Destress
How to Destress At some time or another, we have all experienced high stress levels. Stress leaves you feeling irritable and exhausted, and can also lead to physical tension and anxiety. There’s no doubt that stress not only doesn’t feel good, but it is bad for your health! […]
We Are What We Repeatedly Do: Habits and Happiness for Teens
We Are What We Repeatedly Do: Habits and Happiness for Teens Like exercise, I am a big believer in the fact that our happiness has a whole lot to do with our habits. (Aristotle’s famous quote comes to mind: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit”.) Today’s […]
5 Simple Rules for Healthy Living
5 Simple Rules for Healthy Living 1. Don’t sweat the small stuff (and it’s all small stuff) 2. Drink enough water 3. Get enough sleep 4. Sweat every day 5. Eat sensibly And don’t forget to wear sunscreen.
From Taco Bell to Triathlon
Hooray! It’s Get Physical Friday! I guess it makes sense to write your first bog post as an introduction of sorts. Aside from the super cool, book-loving, grammar-correcting, and Jeopardy!-watching me, I am also (dare I say it?) — an athlete. For me, this is a fairly new classification. I’ll give you a brief history. […]