Fitness / Wellness Articles

Exercise and Reducing Stress

Exercise is an important part of feeling good and dealing with life’s challenges. Exercise can help and play an important role for functioning optimally both mentally and physically. Incorporating some form of exercise into your daily routine has many health benefits. Exercise may reduce anxiety
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Hiking Safety 101

Its's getting warm outside, check out local hikes and learn about safety tips while hiking.
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Monitoring Heart Rate during Exercise

How to use heart rate to measure aerobic intensity.
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The Jive About Java

The student population at Virginia Tech has a lot to choose from as far as coffee goes. Our options range from the coffee chains to local coffee shops, conveniently with extra space for students to lounge and study so they can go back for more at anytime. These shops also open earlier than you do so that they can make that perfect “Grande skinny extra hot mocha latte” for you before you start your day. Don’t worry! Coffee is not completely bad for you, but if you are going to consume it here are some things to consider.
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Working out with a Cold/Flu

Many of us know someone (or it may be themselves!) that will jump at any excuse to skip a workout that day. We’ve all heard their excuses, “I just found out that I have a project due tomorrow!”, “I picked up some extra shifts at work”, “My friend begged me to go out to lunch”, etc. But one excuse is often questionable-“I have a cold/the flu”. The real question is- does this in fact mean that we shouldn’t continue to work out? Or is this just another chance to skip the gym?
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Benefits of Bicycling

Tired of your daily treadmill routine or morning commute to work? By picking up your bicycle for either a short ride to work or a supplement to your exercise schedule, you can increase your health in an effective and enjoyable aerobic workout.
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You Made Your Bed Now Lay In It…..Literally!

Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain.
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Alcohol Facts

Most students have heard of the harmful effects of alcohol on the nervous system and brain, the liver and the heart. But do they know that alcohol has effects on the lungs, reproductive system, muscles and bone?
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