exercise
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Curating the perfect playlist may be the key to getting the most out of your next workout
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To make the most out of your next workout, curate the perfect playlist! Music Speed One component of music to keep in mind is tempo/speed, specifically the number of beats per minute. During physical activity, our body subconsciously synchronizes movements to a song’s tempo. In doing so, our body fixates less on the impending exhaustion…
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Exercise apparel is not the answer to all your insecurities
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Exercise doesn’t have to be a fashion show. You’re working out for your health—or at least you should be—and all that GymShark merch is just an added expense. Exercise apparel can be implausibly expensive at times; a single pair of name-brand sweat pants could cost you well over a hundred dollars, at this point. And…
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How to turn your everyday items into gym equipment
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If you are an avid gym-goer or just want to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, fret not, because your everyday items can be used to transform your home into a gym. The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded creativity in all aspects of life to maintain normalcy, given the strict safety restrictions. Staying active requires people…
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Activity and nutrition for the busy student
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Having trouble focusing on online schoolwork, or can’t stop yourself from checking the fridge just one more time? Associate professor of kinesiology and physical education, Tom Hazell offers some insight into how these behaviours can be changed. With full-time Zoom classes and the second wave of COVID-19 looming, students have been placed in a unique…
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Downtime leads to better productivity
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When leaving for university, my parents stressed to me that I needed to prioritize school work. While I agree that this is good advice, I would also advise every student entering post-secondary to prioritize downtime where they focus on self-care. In high school, I found that I always had enough time to work on projects…
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What does the AC offer students?
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Laurier’s athletic complex is a space available for all students to use as included in their fees is access to the gym space. While many students may find lifting free weights intimidating, or the gym busy at times, Laurier offers many programs to help students find their place in a healthy, active community. Through intramurals,…
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Having a healthy heart leads to a loving lifestyle
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Your heart is one of the strongest muscles in your body and with your help it can remain that way. Taking care of your heart is one step closer to loving yourself, as it helps you release good energy throughout your body and maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are many different steps you can take…
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Laurier recreational dance program on the rise
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Dancing can be viewed as an example of the university experience in its social nature, but also as an escape to all the unhealthy habits that comes with the student lifestyle.
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