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10 Reasons To Take Advantage of The School Gym

10. You will never have as much free time as you do now. College life comes with a hard dose of personal responsibility, a demanding social calendar, and the confusion of learning how to be an adult. However, your freedom is limitless outside of the demands of class and whichever part-time job or internship that you have. Use all that down time to work on your fitness. A good workout actually makes you think more clearly. 9. It’s paid for. Most on-campus gyms are considered an automatic opt-in for your school fees. Meaning that your tuition check, lest that be a scholarship, loan, or cold hard cash has already paid for a gym membership on your behalf. Use it. 8. College gyms are a goldmine for sexy people. The number of single, attractive gym-goers to look at are hot enough to burn calories off your body without you actually doing

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The Science Behind Studying More Efficiently

Some college students drink, others are straight edge, some hook up, and others do not…but the one thing that we all have in common is that we have to study. Energy drink fueled all nighters have become the college norm when it comes to studying, but how does this actually affect our efficiency? What can you do to ensure you are getting the most out of your study time? Luckily science has the answers (as always!) Short Term The following section will encompass what you need to be doing right before studying and during studying to ensure you aren’t wasting your time. When it comes to studying, many of us put it off until the last minute and then cram as much knowledge into our head as we possibly can. This, as it turns out, is a highly inefficient way to study. Your brain will encode the information into your

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UCF Must-Do’s For Every True Knight

There are so many awesome things available for you to take part in as a UCF student. Here are only a few: Yes, this is college. 14.) Lake Claire- Lake Claire is such an incredible aspect of UCF. Where else can you rent kayaks and paddle boards for FREE? There’s also a beach volleyball court right on the edge of the lake, a large grass field, and outdoor exercise equipment. It’s a beautiful place to go and study, and there are plenty of picnic tables to choose from. It is definitely something you should take advantage of as a student. Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) 13.) Group Exercise- If you’re anything like me, working out on your own is much too difficult (and let’s be honest there isn’t much motivation). The classes provided by the RWC are fun and the perfect way for someone like me to enjoy working out. There are so

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10 Ways To Get Fit While Studying

With only a few weeks left to the semester and with summer just around the corner, there is a lot of catching up to do on school work and your body! Under the pressure of homework and finals, it is hard to put aside time for working out. So, why not do both at the same time? Work your brain and your body at the same time with these easy dual exercises. 10. Do sit-ups while reviewing flashcards. 9. Set your textbook on the floor and do pushups. 8. While sitting at your computer, switch your chair out for an exercise ball. 7. Squat while reading on tablet/iPad. 6. Set your notebook on the treadmill as you run. 5. Write while doing planks. 4. After long periods of sitting, take time to stretch! 3. Do legs lifts while sitting in class. 2. Do wall sits while reading. 1. Practice a