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Excessive stress can make everyday activities difficult or even painful. We all know what it’s like to weigh your options as another academic year nears its end — you may really want to catch up on sleep after that last all-nighter rather than get up and go to class.
Stress can stem from many different factors, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it ruin your daily life — especially at important times. Stress management gives you an opportunity to take charge of your own thoughts, habits and schedules.
Have you ever wondered how food affects workout performance, or if it’s better to eat before or after a workout to maximize your results? If you’ve had questions like these, you are not alone. The answer might be surprising, but research shows that eating before and after your workout is key to getting the best results possible from your workout routine. Whether you are running, lifting weights, playing a sport, or taking a group fitness class, fueling your body properly gives you an edge on performance and improves the outcome for your body.
Stop me if you’ve been here before:
It’s 1:20 p.m. You just got out of your 11:30 class. You’ve got a couple hours before your next class, and your stomach begins to growl because that slice of bread you had breakfast maybe wasn’t good enough. So what do you do? Do you hop in your car and make your way to the nearest Whataburger? Jump on light rail and take it to a Chipotle? (Confession: this is sometimes a solution to my hunger.) Or did you plan ahead and pack yourself a healthy snack for this exact situation?
Calling all fans of acai bowls, protein shakes and smoothies! Shake Smart, a company specializing in healthy on-the-go options, is moving into the SDFC and will have its grand opening on Aug. 28 where all regular-sized drinks will be free! The grand opening will run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., same as the company’s regular operating hours.
Shake Smart was created by college students for college students, with the goal of providing fresh options for those with little time to stop and eat.
How many times have you eagerly set a New Year’s resolution only to let it slip away as the year progressed?
We’re all guilty of this. But this year, it’s time to find a new way to stick to your goals. Here are a few tips on how to make New Year’s resolutions you can actually accomplish.
Life is stressful—especially during a pandemic. It’s important to keep in mind that you are not alone. Following these tips will help you lower your stress level so that you can live well!
Exercise More
Hummus is a healthy, delicious dip that is packed full of protein and complex carbs. With some vegetables or pita chips on the side, it makes for a good post workout snack or a healthy quick lunch. This recipe for hummus, courtesy of Inspired Taste, is easy and made in 10 minutes. Check out their website for step-by-step pics, a video and other tips. This recipe makes about a cup and a half of hummus, leaving you with plenty to snack on and enjoy!
Easy Hummus
Have you ever gone to the gym and wondered, “What body part am I going to work today?”
Well, you’re definitely not the only one! Getting to the gym is the easy part — but figuring out what to do when you get there can be a lot more complicated. There are several ways you can train your body in the weight room throughout the week, and these are called “splits.”
What’s the best split for you? The two most common types are push, pull, legs (PPL) and upper, lower (UL).
Downtown Phoenix’s wellness, outreach, and facilities employees from the Sun Devil Fitness Complex held Movement Marathon and Polar Plunge on Monday Feb. 26
“We found out that one of the ASU unified flag football teams actually made to the Special Olympics games in Seattle Washington. It would cost $13,000 for the whole team to go,” said Madisen Privatsky.
Privatsky is one of the coordinators behind the event and said the money raised would benefit Arizona State University’s Unified flag football team.