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  • How One UO Student Manages His Fitness Goals

    How One UO Student Manages His Fitness Goals

    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… Read more

  • Common Bad Habits Affecting Your Mental Health

    Common Bad Habits Affecting Your Mental Health

    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… Read more

  • How Whoop Perfected Data Visualization

    How Whoop Perfected Data Visualization

    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… Read more

  • 10 Reasons Why Exercise is Good for Your Health

    10 Reasons Why Exercise is Good for Your Health

    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… Read more

  • Has Lululemon Created an Unrealistic Image of Body Size?

    Has Lululemon Created an Unrealistic Image of Body Size?

    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… Read more

  • Three Strategies for College Men to Manage Mental Health

    Three Strategies for College Men to Manage Mental Health

    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… Read more