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WOMEN'S HEALTH

There are a number of myths about women's fitness out there. Check out this article to find out three of them and as to why they are myths!

By this point in time, a lot of us are between the ages of 18 and 22. Some of us may have played sports throughout high school just about everyday, while others may have just worked out regularly to stay fit. No matter what, one thing you cannot control is getting old and your body feeling that effect sometimes when you go to work out! This article will give you tips on how to prevent the overuse of muscle injuries that may occur since we are not as active as we used to be and our bodies are a little older!

 

Dage Hard. Darty Long. But Try To Daydrink Safely

With a forecast of 70 degrees and a 10 percent chance of rain, this weekend will be one that everyone gets dressed up and heads to a friend's house or an organization’s function to dance with friends, have some drinks, and catch some rays. Some may call this a dage (day rage), others a darty (day party) and most people daydrink. No matter what you call it, daydrinking can be a lot of fun, but could also get dangerous if you are not careful! So here are a few tips to help you get through the day and hopefully have one of the best days ever at college.

Michelle Obama breaks it down at Easter Egg Roll

Celebrating the fifth birthday of her "Let's Move!" campaign, first lady Michelle Obama dances on stage with "So You Think You Can Dance" All Stars. If the First Lady has time to stay active with her busy schedule, so can you!

I Think My Butt's Getting Big... Sikeeee

 

We have all heard of ways to get a bigger butt. Personally as a 5’8.5 135 pound girl and I do not have the biggest butt. I actually have a very small one for a black girl according to my friends’ haha. This is something that I do not mind, but there have been times over the years where I tried really hard to reach Kim K. status. Ultimately, I have failed time and time again, but that is because the things I thought would work actually did not work. So today, I will provide you with 3 myths about getting a bigger butt!

Nadi's 10 Favorite Workout Songs From Today's Hits!

So we all need some tunes to listen to as we work out and I personally like to turn to today’s hit to get that. I like an upbeat song with a good beat that motivates me to work harder. So these 10 songs are what I spent the month of March listening to in order to get down to business in the gym!! This is in no particular order! Enjoy!!

So we’re halfway through the drink filled, sun tanning, and amazingly fun week known as spring break! You worked so long and hard since January to be able to show your body off on the beaches of Florida, the Bahamas, and/or Mexico! Sunday night at about 11p.m you will come to the realization that classes are in fact a thing again and so is ordering Chanello’s at 12 a.m on any given night “in order to deal with the stress”.  As a consequence, you say bye bye to your hard earned spring break body because just like spring break it does not last forever BUT why not?

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Sooooooo yoga….

 

That weird thing that some college kids do but honestly a lot of us don’t.

 

I know what you’re probably thinking “Isn’t yoga for moms? Or old ladies?”

 

But the answer is NO!

 

Anyone and everyone can do it!

 

Did you know that yoga is in fact a healing system of theory and practice and its purpose is to create awareness, strength and harmony in the mind and body?!

We’re in college now and the last time you probably lifted weights and knew what you were doing was high school right? Or maybe you have never lifted weights in your life and now you want to start? Before you step into that weight room and approach that rack there are a few things you should know!

Kayla Istines, Australian born personal trainer, and her Bikini Body Guide (BBG) have recently become so extensively used and talked about that they can be considered a global phenomenon. Just a few months ago I could not have told you who Kayla Istines was or what her BBG was all about. However, now it seems like everywhere I turn someone is talking about her and her “miracle” guides.

Nicole Banville 

Every fraternity and sorority has a philanthropy and /or brotherhood or sisterhood event in which they raise awareness about throughout the school year. Here at JMU, it is no different with such an active student body that wants to create change and make a difference across campus.  February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month and at James Madison University Tri Sigma does a lot more than raise awareness.

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