exercise
Getting back in the swing of things
For many Wash. U. students, three weeks of break is not enough. Just when that knot in your upper back starts to relax and that nauseous feeling in the pit of your stomach fades away with the memory of final exams, you have to go back to school and start it all over again. It [...]
Traveling: A real pain in the neck
When finals are done and papers are handed in, whether you are headed home or to St. Barths for winter break, chances are you are doing it with a smile on your face. That is, until pain strikes. For many travelers, the process can be a real pain in the neck—both figuratively and literally. Between [...]
Bikram Yoga: What’s hot right now
I push myself off from the ground, sweat dripping down my brow, my back, my arms and my legs. I take a deep breath as I stare at myself in the mirror. My flushed face and focused eyes stare back at me, determined to finish the 90-minute stretch and sweat session.
Abs like Phelps’
The seemingly ubiquitous love affair with Michael Phelps doesn’t stop at his swimming capabilities—oh, no, that’s just the start. We are captivated by his every move—his boyish smile, his poised remarks and we can’t forget his eight-pack abs.