Spring Break
Falling back into a healthy routine
Busy Bodies
Issue date: 9/13/07
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The long lazy summer days and relaxing vacations are quickly dissipating into mere memories as we return to our busy and hectic schedules. Time is always plaguing our minds and 24 hours a day just isn't cutting it. Sit down dinners turn into "whatever we can grab" meals eaten while driving or walking to class. Outdoor activities and exercise routines are at a standstill. The end result is that the most valuable asset we possess - our health - suffers. Get on the right track early by creating healthier habits now to avoid playing catch up later.
Make Exercise a Priority
Create a schedule of your week and determine what times you're free from class, work, etc. For each day of the week, not only pick out the time to work out, but also what you plan to do. By planning for each approaching week, you end up saving time and energy. Your workout should be designed to accomplish whatever your goal is, whether it is exercising for general health and fitness or training for a sport or race. Decide on what the workout is going to encompass: strength training, running, cross-training. Then tailor the program to fit your specific needs and challenge yourself. Remember that the body adapts, so you must continually vary your workouts by making it more intense or increasing the duration in order to maintain results. Every workout should have a purpose.
For any exercise program it is important to create a realistic regimen that you are able to stick with. Remember to be flexible and have a back up plan. If the gym is closed, it doesn't mean you can't work out, it only means that you have to do it elsewhere.
Fuel for the Fire
There are tons of choices when it comes to deciding on a place to grab your next meal at Hopkins, but paying a little more attention to what you're putting into your body makes all the difference. Long days and heavy workloads will naturally wear you down, but the proper nutrition can give you the boost you need to keep up.
Make Exercise a Priority
Create a schedule of your week and determine what times you're free from class, work, etc. For each day of the week, not only pick out the time to work out, but also what you plan to do. By planning for each approaching week, you end up saving time and energy. Your workout should be designed to accomplish whatever your goal is, whether it is exercising for general health and fitness or training for a sport or race. Decide on what the workout is going to encompass: strength training, running, cross-training. Then tailor the program to fit your specific needs and challenge yourself. Remember that the body adapts, so you must continually vary your workouts by making it more intense or increasing the duration in order to maintain results. Every workout should have a purpose.
For any exercise program it is important to create a realistic regimen that you are able to stick with. Remember to be flexible and have a back up plan. If the gym is closed, it doesn't mean you can't work out, it only means that you have to do it elsewhere.
Fuel for the Fire
There are tons of choices when it comes to deciding on a place to grab your next meal at Hopkins, but paying a little more attention to what you're putting into your body makes all the difference. Long days and heavy workloads will naturally wear you down, but the proper nutrition can give you the boost you need to keep up.
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