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In Shape: Part one of a fitness series
“There aren’t any grenades in this class!” None of us were keen to try the UWO Campus Recreation cycle class, but after a Jersey Shore reference from the instructor and DJ Pauly D pumping through the...
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Spinning makes you feel the burn
Spinning makes you feel the burn. I have always been a fan of cardio workouts. I love to run and bike ride so I have always found spin classes fun. Unlike my co-editor Nicole Gibillini I have only...
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What you need to know about spin class
I love spinning. But I should tell you, I’m a bit biased. I’ve had a membership to a spin club in Toronto for the last couple years, and this past summer attended two to three spin classes a week....
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Cycle class – more than pedaling?
Pedal, pedal, pedal. Water. Pedal, pedal, pedal. Water. Repeat. The above is exactly what I thought a cycle class would be like. Add a “desperately avoid falling off the bike” and that was my...
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In Shape: Bollywood Fitness
The four Arts and Life editors attended Bollywood fitness Tuesday evening. It`s a class that`s brand new to campus recreation this year. To read more about their personal experiences, visit...
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In Shape: Gazette editors go Bollywood
Twist the light bulb and hop on one foot — the epitome of Bollywood, right? Wrong, apparently. When I think of Bollywood, I think of bright colours, hopping, over the top musical scenes, and the...
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Zumba Fitness
Zumba is a dance-fitness program that is proving to be more than just a fad. Celebrity fitness trainer Beto Perez accidentally stumbled upon the concept of Latin-inspired dance-fitness when he forgot...
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inShape: ‘The Pump’
The Pump is a muscle training class offered at the Western Campus Recreation Centre. Instructor Andrew Lazarito took some time to chat about the class and its benefits. What does The Pump involve? The...
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inShape: ‘Yoga Stretch’
Cheryl Madliger, Gazette writer and a campus recreation yoga stretch instructor, sat down with us after Sunday’s class and discussed the different types of yoga and its benefits. What does yoga...
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inShape – Planks
With reading week coming up, most people want to have a six pack when they go down south. “Doing a lot of ab exercises won’t necessarily give you a six pack because everyone has muscles under their...
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Eat your salad for a better memory
According to a new study, a salad a day will keep Alzheimer’s away — eating your greens can slow down the brain’s aging process and keep it sharp. Published in the Archives of Neurology, the study...
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Apples and Barbells: Week 2
This is my second week following Kayla Itsines’ workout plan. The workouts are challenging. I cringe every time I do lunges, but I’m still sticking with it. Having a workout buddy is extremely...
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