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Show Fitness Craze: Gain Without Pain However, there Is some good of cellulite. By Lee Rosczynskl news. A new philosophy has arisen. you becoming a real sludgcball from sitting and studying all the time? Arc Frankly, I think It was created by doctors you developing the proverbial beer belly tired of hearing requests for diet pills and from too much of college life? Do you ever the sounds of patients panting after want to move, but you can't seem to climbing stairs to their offices. "Gain without pain" Is the latest motivate that billowing backside? Well, welcome to the world of the college unfit. fitness craze. Doctors have, for years, More and more we are seeing a trend examined fearless adventurers that have toward obesity In this country and It seems crossed over from the land of youth only to that, no matter what you try, nothing works. be nailed in the back of the leg with a Studies come out almost monthly stating hamstring pull from a hearty weekend that we are becoming a society of couch game of football. Remember the glory days, potatoes despite the fitness craze of the well folks, your mind might, but your body doesn't. past 15 years. We see Cher In the paper or on TV Your body needs time to readjust and and crave a body that won't quit. get back Into the swing of things. And Personally, I wonder how many nose Jobs, according to how big your back side has tummy tucks, butt lifts, and basic overhauls become, getting the swing to return may shes had, but I would venture to say It may take a little longer than even the most be due to a slight tinge of Jealousy on my patient may have anticipated. there's Heather Locklear who Moderation Is the name of the game Eart. Then never been too concerned and probably sticking with a program Is essential. about a weight problem, and I think that's Start out slow, don't hurt yourself, and rather obvious to all of us who have prayed keep at it. Most fitness authorities have for thin thighs and arms that don't flap in stated that the best way to stay fit is to the wind. It's disgusting. Isn't It? exercise regularly for 20-3- 0 minutes, three I could work out until Hell freezes times a week. This does not mean that you over and still have bags on my backside big go out and kill yourself, It means moderation. Any exercise works from enough to use for a trip. And so it goes. What to do? Personally, I know Jogging to biking or Just plain walking. A many of us believe the only dirty eight letter favorite saying to keep you on track Is word In the English language Is exercise. "when there Is no motivation there is Unfortunately, It Is the only thing that always keeps the spare tire from developing So, all you Jocks, you around the old waist and prevents our former cheerleaders, and you coed couch thighs from turning Into wonderous waves potatoes, get out there and EXERCISE. Arc self-disciplin- e." non-tradition- 2 C Devotees make many claims for the -health benefits of exercise. Dr. James Phelps, an internist at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, recently , reviewed the medical literature. His conclusions, coupled with other recent t . findings, show: Strong evtdenca that regular ; exercise reduces the risk of Coronary heart disease. High blood pressure. Sudden death from heart attack. ' Obesity. 7 i, Postmenopausal bone loss, orv 7 osteoporosis; . ';l 7 . Low ; - self-estee- . ' f y 3 Cancer. Depression. . f ' Anxiety. Elevated cholesterol. The negative health effects of stress. cut with ethers. Slacking off is easier if you are alone. Consider joining a health club, taking an ' - r- Set weekly goals. Goafs can be a useful prod, and weekly ones let you slide if exercise isnt convenient some days. Set time goals, too, like, .Today, Ill try to. walk 5 miles In 1 hour.V ' Expect to ba bored. Counter It by '' varying your activities (see page 50). 7';' 7 " .You can also listen to the radio while TX exercise helps Prevent diabetes. Prevent arthritis. Enhance the immune system. People think better, sleep better or. stop smoking. 1 , Dont use fatigue as an excuse. The , By Carol Dixon The school of Nursing is at this very moment In the midst of preparing for the Halloween very exciting school-wid- e In Malouf, held to be "extravaganza" Party By CJ. Alexander Student nurses from the St. School of Nursing and from 8-- 4 p.m. , Oct. 31. Health Science and students of the Gore Since Halloween falls on Monday this School of Business are being targeted for year, students will have the weekend to the one-da- y conference on "The prepare the "costume sensation of the year. Management of Toxic Risks in the You could be a wlnnerillll The entire to be held Nov. 4 at the Gore Westminsters student body and faculty are Workplace" School of Business. Marks-Westminst- er welcome!!!! The conference will feature Marsha Morton, concurrent break-ou- t sessions after each chairperson, nursing faculty affairs Informative speech by Thomas E. Warriner, commltee, "There will be goodies available Esq., under secretary, California Health and In the Nursing Student Lounge contlnuosly Welfare Agency and Ken R. Olsen, corporate throughout the day and halloween contests counsel DataChem. and games will be part of these festivities." The highlight of the .program "An Costume Judging and contest prizes Update on California's Proposition 65" will will be awarded officially at 3 p.m. by the be followed by features from Bob Loy, KUTV School of Nursings honorable Judges, Mara and Olsen. Olsen will Invite Brenenstall, secretary and Tlllle Wilber, reporter after his presentation, "Drug discussion administrative assistant In Malouf, nursing Testing: Employee's. Right to Know." office. A roster of concurrent sessions provides those attending with a variety of According to Halloween Activities Planned for Students and Children Halloween is once again upon us. On Monday, Oct. 31 the Hogle Hall Dorm will time between be hosting a trick-or-trefor children of the and 7:30 6 p.m. p.m. the faculty and students. Students living In the dorms will have candy to give to the kids and there will be games in each of the lounges along with refreshments for the adults. "It is a safe trlck-or-treexperience for the kids," said Jackie Haus, director of campus life, "parents wont have to worry about what is in their children's at topics tailored to specific Interests: 1. The Chemical Dependent Nurse 2. Local Drug Testing Policies 3. Protect Yourself .from Chemical Exposure: Nurse Session 4. Protect Yourself from Chemical Exposure: BusinessIndustiy Session 5. Drug Testing: Impairment vs. Evidence of Drug Abuse 6. Designer Drugs 7. Current Legal Issues 8. New and Experimental Drugs 9. Current Issues in Industry: PCB's, Dioxins, etc. For more Information and registration call Claudia or Esther at 488-415- 9 PUZZLE SOLUTION at 300 kids, 60 of which are handicapped children from Camp Kastopolous, according to Haus. After the in Hogle the ASWC Is sponsoring a costume dance from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Organ Loft located at 333 1 Edison St. Admission is one item of a nonperishable food which will be used for the Sub for Santa program tills year. Also there will be a and various prizes for the DJ. from costume contest. Haus said, "We are expecting around 150 at the dance and it is usually the most fun of the year." trlck-or-treatl- little or no evidence that regular ; in Nursing and Industry candy." Hogle residents are expecting about . 7 Weaker evidence that nonetheless tends to link regular exercise end a lower risk of c Work Halloween Extravaganza Students Host By Stbel Iren Its not always easy to start an . exercise program, and harder to stick to it These pointers might help. ; 77 i.' t Dont expect too much too soon, it J V' , may take three months before you can swim more than a few laps or --V walk half a mile and three to six Tv. months to feel really comfortable. If ' 7. your aim Is to lose weight, It may take ,, .three to six months to see results. V. ; . 3 TAYINGSW1THS C EALTHXCCA1M al Nursing Drugs and Toxic Risks Q-1- ng 03 Last Week's Puzzle Solution grind of your daily routine shouldnt.77., " ut keep you from physical activity. Mi Research shows youll probably feel 7 refreshed once you do exercise. 7 a. V..- S i v TNESSJ3ROPOUT ronim: Editor, Laura Reeves;Managin Editor, N.L. Advertising Manager, Dave Humphrey, Sales Representative, Basil Chclemea: Business Manager, Kurtls Johnson; Photo Editor. Whitney Germaine; Art Director. Randy Sulltvant; Contributing Writers: Connie Alexander, Chris Bamberger, Jennifer Christensen, Carol Dixon, Spackman;Cpy Editor, Ron Farnsworth, Ginny Lee Roszczynskl; Monica Gothard, Skip Gregory, Calvin Harrington, Lisa Kalantzes, Stefanle Nelson, Karen Peterson. Tony Savas; Photography Staff: Mark Bricker, Eddie Pittman; Faculty Advisor, Scott Cairns The Forum of Westminster College of Salt Lake City will be published every Tuesday. The newspaper's address is 1840 S. 1300 E. SLC, UT 84105. The Forum welcomes letters from students and other readers. Submissions must avoid the use of profanity and libel. Deliver letters directly to Shaw 1 by 3 p.m. the week before the paper Is due to be published. Opinions expressed on the editorial pages are those of the writers and are not to be construed as the opinions of the Associated Students of Westminster College or the college administration, faculty or staff. Gale-Waldi- Number of people who participated in these activities in 1987 100 days or more 3 At least once T s, Forum f nm 10.3 mil Running or jogging LI 8.1 f sf mil. Bicycling 3J4.9 mil. WW Swimming 2.6 2 0 Fitness walking miL gjii Issue 5 October 25, 1988 |