After a long day of class or work, making it to the gym can be a challenge. Traffic, locker rooms and crowded weight floors can make an already difficult workout just plain brutal. Not to mention, it all takes up precious time from your already busy schedule. I might not be making a good case for working out right now, but what I’m trying to say is sometimes making it to … [Read more...] about 4 Workouts You can do at Home
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4 Tips to Maximize Your Sleeping Time
If you’re like me, the school year feels like it's filled with back-to-back finals, late night study sessions and more trips to Starbucks than you'd care to admit. It can all be a blur and it’s easy for students to forget one very important thing: sleep. Sleep is vital to a healthy mind and body, but when life becomes hectic, it tends to fall to the bottom of our to … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Maximize Your Sleeping Time
Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
Photo by Shayla Girardin A pile of textbooks, a laptop and a glass of juice, you may have noticed the latest accessory that Pepperdine students are toting to class — a bottle of juice. Juicing is a huge trend, so nowadays it’s not uncommon to spot a student sipping their lunch through a straw. Whether cleansing, replacing a meal or just enjoying a fruity beverage, juices are … [Read more...] about Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
Common Fitness Myths Debunked
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
Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
Photo by Sylvia Hartley The Healthy 2020 Coalition plans to introduce a new program called Healthy Happy Hour during dead week this semester to encourage students to eat healthy, take part in activities, meet new people and have fun. Campus Recreation Assistant Director Denton Jones said the main goal for the kickoff event is to engage students. “Details we’re still … [Read more...] about Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living