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Best places to work out in the ‘Bu

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In a place as breathtaking as Malibu, it seems that people’s level of motivation to stay healthy and beautiful is slightly higher. With such natural, free facilities at our fingertips it is possible that we all have an unconscious desire to stay fit. For a 27-mile strip of land, Malibu offers a plethora of places to exercise in ways that almost everyone can enjoy. I confess … [Read more...] about Best places to work out in the ‘Bu

Barbells can be a girl’s best friend

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Walk into most gyms and you’ll immediately notice a distinct separation of males and females — the guys will be lifting free weights and using machines while the girls will congregate on the ellipticals, treadmills and bicycles. While there is no fault in doing cardiovascular exercise, studies have shown that weight lifting, or resistance training, actually has greater … [Read more...] about Barbells can be a girl’s best friend

Calling all Freshmen!

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Let’s talk about the freshman 15. I’m not talking about entering high school as a 15-year-old. Doesn’t that seem like forever ago? I’m talking about that dreaded concept of weight gain during the first year of university. The phenomenon sounds something like this: Freshmen experience a 15-pound weight gain during the first semester of college and then work the next several … [Read more...] about Calling all Freshmen!

All-nighters compromise health

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With final exams looming on the horizon, students are scrambling to finish up semester projects and end the semester with good grades — all while balancing different aspects of their lives. With so much to do and so little time, some students may decide to pull an all-nighter to accomplish everything they have been putting off. However, research shows that staying up all night … [Read more...] about All-nighters compromise health

Put it out: University considers tighter restrictions on smoking

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The University Management Committee (UMC) is considering tightening its current regulations with regards to smoking cigarettes on campus. As early as fall 2012, Pepperdine could become a smoke-free university. Although it would be referred to as a smoke-free campus, smoking would be allowed in designated areas. If the UMC formally approves the policy change, smokers would have … [Read more...] about Put it out: University considers tighter restrictions on smoking