This weekend, my family and I watched Katie Couric’s new food documentary Fed Up. It examines the obesity epidemic, focusing specifically on the impact of sugar and processed foods on childhood obesity. The opening story actually features a family from Easley, South Carolina and discusses some of the problems with Southern cuisine. Like most of…Continue Reading Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Eating
Furman Fitness Center Summer Bike Rides, 5K Training, Hikes, Dodgeball, and Rollerblading
The Furman Fitness Center will be hosting a variety of activities this summer– beginner and intermediate group bike rides, 5K training programs, hikes, dodge ball, and rollerblading. The fitness center has 5 bikes & helmets that can be used on a first requested, first reserved basis. Informed consent forms must be completed prior to participation….Continue Reading Furman Fitness Center Summer Bike Rides, 5K Training, Hikes, Dodgeball, and Rollerblading
Summer Group Exercise Classes
The Group Exercise Program will be offering morning Boot Camp, lunchtime Body Fit, and evening Mindful- Movement based yoga classes this summer. Click on the images below to enlarge the schedules. Hope to see you there! CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BOOT CAMP- An energizing blend of aerobic and resistance training exercises to train your entire…Continue Reading Summer Group Exercise Classes
Redefining Beauty
Over 80% of 10-year-old girls are afraid of being “fat” up to 70% of young girls are dissatisfied with parts of their body and it gets worse… Only two percent of adult women describe themselves as “beautiful” Our culture is immersed in a sea…Continue Reading Redefining Beauty
STUDY DAY RECHARGE! Mark your calendars!
Back by Popular Demand! Be sure to visit our Study Day Recharge on Wednesday, April 29 in Library Room 041. Refreshments and chair massages will be offered at 5 p.m. This will be our largest event yet! The Menu ~ Tex-Mex Kale Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Fresh kale with black beans, corn,…Continue Reading STUDY DAY RECHARGE! Mark your calendars!
World Cancer Day 2015
Today is World Cancer Day. Over 650 events all over the globe are dedicated to reducing the risk of preventable cancers, promoting the importance of early detection, fundraising for research and technology, strengthening public health policies, and improving health care access for all. Click on the video below to learn how to reduce your risk: …Continue Reading World Cancer Day 2015
Meet the Spring FIT Rx Trainers!
We have a very talented and energetic group of students participating in the FIT Rx internship in individualized exercise prescription for Spring 2015. These eighteen students will be working directly with 75 members of the Furman Faculty, Staff, and spouses to implement exercise programs that improve health outcomes. Meet the Spring 2015 FIT Rx trainers!:…Continue Reading Meet the Spring FIT Rx Trainers!
The Best of FUEL– Complete, Healthy 30 Minute Meals
2015 marks the five year anniversary for the FUEL Healthy Eating Program at Furman. Over 150 participants have begun to improve their health– one plate a time. To celebrate, I am posting some of our favorite FUEL meals and snacks over the years. These meals conform to our FUEL plate– 1/2 vegetables and/or fruits, 1/4…Continue Reading The Best of FUEL– Complete, Healthy 30 Minute Meals
Exercise is Medicine
Have you ever watched a commercial for a prescription drug? Sometimes the laundry list of side effects makes me question if the benefit really exceeds the risk for some of them. Medications definitely have their place. But don’t you wish that someone would create a magic pill that would cure, or at least help to alleviate many of the…Continue Reading Exercise is Medicine
Furman Group Exercise Classes Spring 2015
Furman Fitness Center Group Exercise classes begin next week, Monday, January 12. Our classes are taught at multiple levels so you can tailor your workout to your own fitness level. We even have a Beginner Body Fit (weight training) Class exclusively for our new exercisers. Hope to see you there! (click on the images below…Continue Reading Furman Group Exercise Classes Spring 2015