The 4 most popular fitness myths you’ve been tricked into believing

by Cassidy Kmetz As the fitness industry gains more and more popularity, an influx of “diet fads” and “fitness challenges” take their place in the spotlight. Both trends often involve eliminating a food group entirely or over-exercising to compensate for the calories in the fried chicken wings from Saturday’s “Hoedown Throwdown.” The question is, to […]

Top 6 benefits of Zumba

Zumba fitness is a dance group fitness class that targets the entire body. The popular fitness craze was started by Beto Perez, an aerobics instructor who forgot his cassette tape for class. Instead of canceling class, he improvised by using his Latin music cassettes and eventually “Zumba” was born. Zumba incorporates numerous world music and […]

7 reasons to consider exercising

You have likely exercised at one point or another in your life, whether it was on weight machines at the gym, running on a trail or even biking through your neighborhood. Have you ever stopped to think about the variety of potential benefits exercising can have on your life? Keep reading to learn about seven […]

Seven ways to conquer quarantine

What a crazy time it is. While we’re all at home protecting the health and safety of ourselves and others, it is safe to say we have all gone a little crazy – and if you haven’t, I applaud you. Social distancing has brought us strange times where we have absolutely no idea what to […]

Going for a run? Here are the 5 best places in the Holy City

As one of the most attractive tourist destinations in America, it’s not surprising that thousands of visitors pour into Charleston every week The food, the history and the scenery continue to enchant both residents and guests alike. For tourists who like to be active while on vacation, the city has even more to offer. Though […]

Why everyone should (can) run

A lot of problems you face in life can be solved by running. Trust me. Many people say they can’t run or don’t run, but that only means they have never fully experienced what running has to offer. Those who discount running are only missing out. Although I am a runner now, I haven’t always […]

Students like to work out but not necessarily live healthy

by Josh Cronin, Emily Van Law & John Ward

14 ‘workouts’ you can do while working

Our lives are often too busy to set aside a separate time to workout. We live in a era where multi-tasking is considered the norm and being able to engage in short, easy exercises at the workplace or in a classroom should be a breeze if we can just remember to do them. The problem is […]

10 reasons why I love to hate Pure Barre

Welcome to the wonderful world of Pure Barre, y’all, for a workout you will love to hate…again and again and again. 1.) Walking into the studio, you are confronted by a glorious treasure trove of all the workout clothes you could possibly ever want. Sadly, you have to walk away because look, this pair of […]