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There is a common misconception that people can target parts of their bodies with the intention to “burn fat” in a particular body area by doing certain exercises. For example, common misconceptions include ab exercises such as crunches and sit-ups to get rid of abdomen fat.

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In recent years, high intensity interval training has become a very popular way to perform cardiovascular activity. High intensity interval training, or HIIT, is characterized by repeated bouts of high intensity exercise followed by recovery periods of varying intensity and time.

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Martial arts and combat sports can be a great way to help improve your fitness. Whether you need to lose weight, improve confidence, increase flexibility or improve cardiovascular health, there is a style suited for you.

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Being a trainer at the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) comes with more benefits than simply training clients. As a trainer, you are given the opportunity to be in a position of leadership and to be seen as a role model to all members, along with the people you train.

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We all experience it, mid-terms and finals approach and the first thing we drop from our packed schedule is dedicated time for the gym and exercise. It is easy to get caught up in the need for studying and even for endless hours with no break.

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Though I’ve been with the SRWC for two years now, I recently joined as a personal trainer and am excited to take on work with my new clients! I teach a boxing class and hope to help students who are looking to get in better shape or step-up their workout gain.

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This is hands-down the number one question that trainers get asked. Losing weight is a considerable challenge that won’t happen overnight. The secret to losing weight is to be consistent.

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Though I’ve been with the SRWC for two years now, I recently joined as a personal trainer and am excited to take on work with my new clients! I teach a boxing class and hope to help students who are looking to get in better shape or step-up their workout gain.

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As we return to our normal routine after the holidays, it is easy to forget resolutions and move away from our fitness goals. Those successful in achieving their fitness resolutions are the ones that plan ahead and set goals for every step of the way.

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Working out is a vital part in staying healthy for everyday living. Whether you lift weights at the gym or simply walk around the block, exercise can help prevent injury and create a healthier body. However, there is such thing as overtraining – a phenomenon that occurs when one exercises too much and does not give their body enough time to recover and repair itself for the next exercise.

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Over the winter break it is easy to get off track from our fitness goals. We have many distractions including potluck meals with delicious food; time spent away from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center; and the overall exhaustion stemming from another long semester of hard work!

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The increased popularity of powerlifting has encouraged many students to explore their physical capabilities in their training using three basic movements – squat, deadlift, and bench press.

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Setting goals is just as important as going to the gym and exercising every day. However, often times we set ourselves up for failure by setting unrealistic goals for ourselves like “I want to lose 20 pounds in a month.”

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