Photo by Shayla Girardin True or false? Here are some popular fitness myths that are sure to surprise you. Myth: All carbs are bad. Eating the right carbs at the right time is actually good for you. There are different types of carbohydrates. Certain complex carbohydrates are great, while simple carbs and overly processed foods are the carbs to avoid. Try to steer … [Read more...] about Common Fitness Myths Debunked
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A Total Body Workout: Touring Pepperdine – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Annette Lee In a results-oriented society, it’s easy to lose sight of the beauty so inherent in the process of exercise. Although some may not consider the sweating, panting and dragging themselves up these blessed hills to their next class as a beautiful way to get around, perhaps it is time to stop seeing these daily treks around campus as just a way to get … [Read more...] about A Total Body Workout: Touring Pepperdine – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Stay on Track with Fitness Apps
There’s an app for that! In addition to filtering photos and listening to music, apps can be a great way to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. There really is an app for everything including your diet and weight loss goals. Pepperdine junior Brenna Ardron says she loves using applications to enhance her workout. Healthy Hacks for Fast Food “Whether … [Read more...] about Stay on Track with Fitness Apps
Stepperdine: Put Campus to Use with Your Workout
Photo by Shayla Girardin At one point or another, we’ve all had to face the Pepperdine stairs. Whether we’re running late for COM 180 or trekking up to Towers, it’s safe to say we’ve all dreaded the countless steps at some point in time. As annoying as they are, walking up those stairs could actually be doing you a favor. Not only are you breaking a sweat, but you’re also … [Read more...] about Stepperdine: Put Campus to Use with Your Workout
Pilates Plus Puts the Fit in Fitness
Photos by Shayla Girardin Think you know all there is to Pilates? Think again! Pilates Plus is a unique workout that incorporates strength training and Pilates to achieve maximum muscle definition. Located right off of the Pacific Coast Highway, Pilates Plus is a great workout option for Pepperdine students. Pilates Plus owner Kristi Vacanti said the secret to Pilates … [Read more...] about Pilates Plus Puts the Fit in Fitness
