“Lose 10 pounds in 6 Days” “3 Week Diet Plan to your Spring Break Bod” … we’ve all been bombarded with these “helpful plans” in the media. A message ...

The world of ‘wearables’ can be scary at first. I’m talking, of course, about smart watches and fitness trackers. If you’re looking to be more informed about...

For this semester’s last Trainer’s Favorites, I wanted to do something as a sendoff. I am graduating in August but will be completing an internship over ...

There are many myths out there about the do’s and don’ts with exercise. Should you be drinking energy drinks? Do longer workouts mean better results? How muc...

According to a survey of over 2,000 registered dietitians, fermented foods are expected to be the #1 “superfood” in 2018. Examples of fermented foods include yog...

No matter what you’re getting your caffeine from before you workout, it’s important to be aware of how much you are consuming and what effect it has on your body...

College is a time of all-nighters, and even more early mornings. In order to keep your mind and body alert, sleep is incredibly important. Here’s a few helpful tip...

Sick of always grabbing the same old granola bar when you’re rushing out the door? Well now is the time to break that habit! We’re here to save you with five sim...

We’ve all had those mornings where rolling out of bed seems like the hardest task in the world. Grogginess and fatigue makes us want one thing: caffeine. However, ...

One of my favorite things to do on a nice day is disc golf. Meeting a few friends at one of the courses in Ames for a round of frolf (as we call it, or frisbee golf)...