Fitness Gurus

Hi All, This is Stajz Saar and Emily LaRovere giving you a guide on being healthy and fit. We are both swimmers and like to eat. But, eating the right food as opposed to the wrong food can make a huge difference. Food is a great source of energy for the day in the life of a hard-working Exeter student. Having well-timed and nutritious snacks throughout the day will help you feel full so you can eat correct portion sizes during meal times and stay energized during classes and sports. There is a lot more to health than just food, as you will see.In the midst of the winter months, it can be beyond difficult to motivate yourself to walk to the gym. From the below freezing temperatures to the mountains of snow and sheets of ice outside, even the few minutes it takes to walk to the gym can seem like an eternity. So why not bring the gym to your room? Smartphone apps such as Nike Training Club and Fitness Buddy (both are free) provide you with plenty of workouts to choose from depending on what your focus is—you can tone your abs and glutes, or work up a sweat with a high intensity cardio workout, all without having to leave the comfort of your room.Another complication that comes along with cold weather is the prevalence of colds and sickness on campus. Make sure that you’re getting plenty of Vitamin C, which can be found in all citrus fruits and antioxidants, which are most commonly found in the aptly named superfoods that help ward off colds, such as blueberries, kidney beans, spinach and dark chocolate (yum!). Generally eating clean by cutting back on foods that are high in added sugars, trans fat and sodium will help keep you healthy and alert, even during your last class of the day. Remember, abs are made in the kitchen, and the best way to maximize your athletic and academic performance is to stay on a healthy diet.Here is our motivational quote of the week, from Jean-Pierre Barral: “Eat healthily, sleep well, breathe deeply, move harmoniously.”  Till next time,Stajz and Emily