Fitness
Should You Workout with a Partner?
We hear it all the time, whether it is from our super fit friend or one of the trainers at the gym, “workout with a partner!” Is it worth it? Does it actually help you maximize your workout potential? Or is iShouSht just another way for your best friend, Amanda, the marathon addict, to keep […]
Diary of a Happy Yogi: Yoga for Everyone by Ashley Whimpey
Due to Instagram and Tumblr posts, many believe yoga is all about putting your legs around your face, standing on your hands, or balancing on your head. It seems only the incredibly flexible, or those desiring to be, should practice yoga. These ideas are common misconceptions. Yoga poses force concentration. The serenity from this concentration […]
Stay Fit for the Holidays – by Jennifer Lehman, MS RYT
The holidays can wreck even the most dedicated exerciser’s routine. With a schedule filled with visits from friends and family, shopping, and fun, maintaining your regular fitness program can be a real challenge. You can throw in the towel and wait until January to get back to your regular workouts, but that means you’ll lose […]
Ann Moran – Her Exercise Success
by Jennifer Lehman, MS RYT Ann Moran has walked consistently for many years. She gets up early every morning to walk her dog Sonny around the Mason campus. Rain or snow, Ann walks the 1.7 mile circle for 30 – 40 minutes to keep herself and Sonny in shape. But several years ago she noticed […]
The Gentlemen of Zumba!
What started out as a joke between friends has turned into a hobby and passion for two Mason students. Julius Boateng and Jordan Boyd found themselves in a Zumba class after taking a bet amongst their friends. Mason Recreation had the chance to catch up with Julius and Jordan to talk about their experiences in […]
4 Tips to Boost Your Happiness
Practice gratitude. It’s easy to get caught up in, and even addicted to, personal concerns, dramas, and defeats. Instead, focus on all positive things. Half the world lives on less than $2 a day. Most of us have cozy beds to sleep in, showers and baths, food in the fridge, cars to drive, and more […]
Successful Masters Athletes Following Smart Training Plans
By Alison Hall In August, Mason Recreation provided smart training tips for masters athletes. We recently caught up with three successful masters athletes who continue to follow smart training plans and stay active throughout life. The common thread with all three athletes is “age is only a number.” Mason alumna Toni Binning competes in Olympic-style […]