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Working out consistently and hitting your exercise goals is hard, especially if you are in college. Students have a lot on their plate from going to class, doing homework, having social time, and trying to stay healthy. I spoke with one UO Rec Center Trainer on how he manages to stay on track and hit…

Did you know that your bad habits could be seriously affecting your mental health. You probably did, and I completely understand. I stay on social media too long as well and I have bad posture while watching TV, but these little things can actually cause a lot of mental health issues for you over your…

One of the best examples of companies using infographics and perfecting data visualization is Whoop. Whoop is a wearable fitness tracker that describes itself as a minimalist, screen-free design that delivers lab like health and fitness results. Whoop does this by collecting biometric data and users input to give incredibly accurate data that can help…

It is well known that getting consistent exercise is good for your health. From making you more energized to decreasing stress, here are 10 reasons why exercise is good for your health. Exercising consistently can not only help you lose weight but gain lean muscle mass as well. While you may think that running on…

For years, Lululemon, the athletic wear giant, has worked to promote body positivity across its whole brand. Lululemon’s ads, website, and social media is full of models of all sizes. The fitness companies branding, and promotion of body positivity came specifically after the offensive comments of its founder, Chip Wilson. Wilson alluded to the fact…

Mental health is now one of the most talked about issues in today’s media and society. But what is being done about it? Specifically for male college students who are struggling with mental health battles. Many people will tell you to “man up” or that “college is supposed to be fun,” but for many students…

Podcasts have been on the rise in popularity for a few years. There is a podcast for everything now from animals to music. Today, I am going to break down the best mental and physical health podcasts I have found. Hurdle Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with host Emily Abbate, Hurdle podcast focuses on…

Over the past decade, people have started to expect more from companies around the world. Whether they are big or small, companies are not judged solely on their advertising or their products anymore. Now, corporate social responsibility is a huge factor in whether a company is successful. Many people want to see how companies are…

Motivation is something that can often be hard to find when trying to work out and stay healthy consistently. At least for me, there is always something better to do that get up and go to the gym. But for many people struggling with mental health, going to the gym really helps. For them, finding…

Mental health can be one of the biggest obstacles in someone’s life. Alex Wisch was one of these people. Throughout his life Wisch struggled with major depression. Luckily, Wisch found that physical fitness, eating better, and leading a healthier lifestyle helped him overcome depression. He is now a Peak Performance coach and the founder of…