Syracuse Stays Fit

Tip-top shape tummies
Laura Reginelli, beat blogger
Problem areas. We all have them, even if they are minuscule and unnoticeable to others. They wear us down and shape our workouts. One common area that drives the female population mad is the stomach region. We are constantly bombarded with images of stars with flat stomachs and fitness magazines [...]

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Mind Over Matter

Put sleeping troubles to bed

Alison Bryant, beat blogger

Here’s the thing about sleep — it rocks!  From a quick afternoon catnap to an all-night- wake-up-at-noon-snore-fest, getting in some solid zzz’s can do more than just refresh you — it can make you happier, healthier, and more productive.
Though it varies from person to person, adults typically [...]

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Weekly Workout

Core Strength
by Natalie Johnson, beat blogger
Core strength is extremely important to prevent injuries to all parts of the body, especially the back.  Your core muscles are also vital to your posture, spinal alignment, support, balance, and the rest of your movements.  Here are a few exercises to try that will help your stability as well as tighten [...]

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Weekly Workout

by Natalie Johnson, beat blogger

With spring upon us, you may be looking to tone up the legs and lower body for shorts weather.  Squats are a quick way to tone your legs, hips, and calves– and can be done after a cardio workout or simply on their own.  Alternate between these three different types of [...]

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Interruption

Preventing Stress
by Kristen Putch, beat blogger

Midterms are upon us, and that means most college students are experiencing added pressure and stress in the daily routine, at least until spring break. But luckily, we don’t all have to fall victim of stress. With are a few tips and tricks, you can ace your exams [...]

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It’s a Map

Mapmyfitness.com offers map-routing for walkers, runners, swimmers, bikers, and hikers. You log onto the site, type in your starting location and, with a series of clicks, draw your route on a map.

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Top 10 places to hike within an hour from Syracuse

By Kat Kondracki
1. Green Lakes State Park — Gratify outdoor desires with 10 miles of upland forest trails surrounding two of upstate New York’s glacial lakes. Both Green and Round lakes are meromictic lakes, meaning there is no surface and bottom season mixing, providing breathtaking views and home to many ancient plant and animal species.
2. [...]

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Holistic Healing

Pills and powders aren’t the only remedies for what ails you.
By Katie Papo
Plenty of students rely on medications like Tylenol or Prilosec to chemically alter their ills, but that doesn’t mean they are the only answers. Holistic healing methods are all-natural and strike a balance between your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. You don’t have [...]

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The Dog Ate My Gym Shorts

Shed your excuses and a few extra pounds with these five motivators to get you up and moving
By Katie Papo
Working out isn’t so bad once you’re already doing it, but it’s the “getting there” part that usually makes us choose (insert your favorite sedentary activity here) over exercise. But, we also tend to forget [...]

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Core Construction

Scrap the sit-ups and tone your abs with a new routine. 
By Katie Papo
Adding core-strengthening exercises to your workout can improve your strength and stability. But, doing a hundred sit-ups a day won’t get you anywhere. Try these three gut-busting moves for new ways to work your abs.
Double Crunch with Weight
1. Lie flat [...]

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Introduce Interval Training to Your Workout

This short-burst workout is dorm-friendly and great for students on the go
By Katie Papo
Next time you don’t feel like trekking to the gym, try adding some interval training to your workout at home. All you need is a clock with a second hand…and yourself!
Speed interval training is straightforward: Basically, you add bursts of intensity to [...]

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