‘Born to Run’ by McDougall exposes a different approach to training
American culture is marked by consumerism — by marketing products that purport fulfilling our wants and needs immediately. This attitude is reflected in almost all aspects of our culture, including...
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Don’t let winter stop you from running outside
Collegian file photo As the fall season begins to wind down and the buzz of the holiday season escalates, the freezing cold weather keeps most of us inside. Our time outside becomes limited, and many...
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Cheating the system: how shorter workouts may be most effective
Collegian file photo With spring less than two months away, the time is quickly approaching when we will no longer need to be bundled up to our ears in sweaters and coats. In lieu of spring break trips...
View ArticleFitbits, Apple watches and other devices all have the same objective
If you look closely at the crowds in front of you on your way to class, the hectic shoppers at the grocery store or the people around you at the gym, you will surely see a myriad of colorful...
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How exercise will help you get through your day
(Daily Collegian Archive) As your heart rate begins to climb and beads of sweat drip down your forehead, your muscles are hard at work. It is the first time all day that you are in your body instead of...
View ArticleSticking to your fitness New Year’s resolutions
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to begin a regular workout routine and/or to eat better, but unfortunately, many people do not get beyond making that first assertion. At the beginning...
View ArticleA beginner’s guide to grains and how to improve your gym results
Author’s note: This article was inspired by Muscle and Fitness’ article on ancient grains and their benefit towards bodily gains. If you suffer from celiac disease but still are interested in eating...
View ArticleThe early bird gets the workout worm… or does it?
Being a college student comes with a slew of time-consuming responsibilities. Between class, homework and extracurriculars, there’s barely enough time to eat and sleep, let alone fit in a good workout....
View ArticleA Black-owned business in Northampton provides a holistic fitness space
She’s a mom, college student, fitness instructor, business owner and Board of Director; all of the hats that Aimee Salmon wears make it even more admirable when one learns how much she has dedicated to...
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Being in-CHAARG: more than just a fitness group
Inside the Curry Hicks Cage at the University of Massachusetts, four long rows of students belonging to CHAARG stood on yoga mats filling the length of the gym. An upbeat remix of Taylor Swift’s...
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