"Doing 'wall sits' while watching television can be a
 great way to get some extra strength training
 into your every day routine." Said Samantha Bottoms,
 Accounting Sophomore.

Exercise on the go

       Alexa Mihalick finds a way to get in her daily exercise at home while still being able to watch her favorite television shows and keep up with her hectic lifestyle.

       “While I’m watching my favorite shows like 'Pretty Little Liars' or 'Gossip Girl', I figure that if I’m going to spend so much time sitting on the couch doing nothing, I could at least be active during the commercials.” Said Alexa Mihalick, Journalism Sophomore. “I like to do sit-ups and crunches during the commercials. They seriously make me feel so much better about myself!”
       What people don’t know is that they can get their workout in every day by making small changes in their day-to-day routine.
        “Something as small as taking the stairs instead of the elevator can make a big difference in how you feel.” Said Heather Kirkes, Fitness and Outreach coordinator at the Huston Huffman Fitness Center. “Household items can double as exercise equipment. Use water bottles or cans of soup as hand weights when you’re walking around the house or office.”

       The gym is not the only place where people can get in their exercise.

       “Many people think that since they can’t afford a gym membership, they can’t work out, but it’s quite the contrary” Kirkes said. “Making an effort to be more active during the day is the best option. Not only will you look better, but you will feel better about yourself.” 
       Students on campus have free access to the Huston Huffman Fitness Center, but students living off campus don't necessarily have a gym they can go to.
        "I used to be a dancer so exercise is pretty important to me" Mihalick said. "Now that I don't live on campus, I don't have direct access to the Huff. Im glad I have finally figured out ways to stay healthy while not having to drive to campus or pay for a gym membership."