Healthy Fast Food?

Life in college is a busy time. Whether we have tests, quizzes, homework assignments, or any other class obligations to fulfill, we as students are always on the go. With that being said, it may be difficult for us to find a decent quick meal. So many of us turn to fast food in between studying and class without really thinking about what we are eating. Sure, you know that fast food is unhealthy and you know that a home cooked meal beats a fast food meal any day, but for some of us, eating fast food may be unavoidable. Fast food should not be consumed on an everyday basis, but if you occasionally feel the need to get it, what are some of the healthier options available to you? 

Tech Partners With YMCA

In 2009, Montana Tech students voted in favor of using student fees to remodel and expand the HPER Complex (not including the pool). During the renovation process, it was determined that the pool was leaking several thousand gallons of water per day.  The pool was drained and it was determined that many structural problems exist with the current pool. To install a new pool and fix mechanical and ventilation issues would cost Montana Tech approximately $400,000. While Montana Tech works to determine what is affordable for the campus in regards to the pool facilities, we are pleased to partner with the YMCA to provide aquatic options for our students.

Stretching (The Truth)

Stretching probably isn’t on the top of your to-do list. We’ve all heard that we should stretch to maintain flexibility, and that you should always warm up before exercise to prevent injury, and stretch afterwards. But do you really know why?  The reason why we often neglect stretching and write it off as the “optional” part of our workout is that we don’t necessarily see any adverse effects from not stretching, so we don’t think it matters if we skip it. What you don’t know is all of the benefits of stretching you’re missing out on! Do any of the following results appeal to you? 

Gender Stereotypes In The Gym

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, then Mar’s gyms must be full of weight benches and dumbbells and Venus’s gyms must be full of ellipticals, treadmills, and abdominal machines. 

Some fascinating stuff stems from contrasting male and female attitudes, and differing views on fitness and working out is no exception.  If you’re a gym-goer, you have undoubtedly noticed how women tend to flock to any form of cardio and ab or butt-toning exercises. Men generally stick to the “grunting and groaning” variety of exercising, more properly known as resistance training. 

Avoiding The Freshman 15

Entering college for the first time is exciting. Life is suddenly filled with an array of new freedoms, and without Mom and Dad’s supervision you can do whatever you want! But if you’re not careful, your new-found freedom can have some disastrous effects. I’m not talking about missing the no-shorts-or-sandals-memo in Chemistry Lab and getting a little too much exposure to the experiment, I’m talking about over-indulging in the freedom to eat and drink whatever you want. The product of this reaction is all too often the dreaded freshman fifteen.