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Show fODMUM 6 Scfetem&ex YqcD Fir 22, 2005 Classes Provide elaxatiomi rSooug Every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. there is an opportunity for students to relax on campus. Forget about that paper not written and that project not even started. Forget obligations just for an hour and a half and focus on breathing. Its yoga, and its free. The idea might sound crazy to some, but if students give it a try they might find themselves a little less stressed afterward. Marlena Lambert, who teaches both beginner and intermediate yoga at Westminster, is offering the free class for Westminster students, faculty and staff every week. Alumni are welcome to attend for $5 a class, and community members may also participate for $10 a class. Like many other faculty members at Westminster, Lambert is qualified for the job. She has been practicing yoga for 30 years. She became a yoga instructor eight years ago, and she has been at Westminster for seven years. Monte Poor nutrition can cause future health problems, studies say that doesnt take long to get down. It encourages a quick bite and eating obesity has been a growing issue. The habits and lifestyle of a college student perpetuate into our future health. Whats on the future health menu for the majority of students these days does not look promising. According to a study conducted by the School of Hospitality and Management College-ag- e at Penn State University, the future holds high cholesterol, heart disease, and adult obesity. Despite the fact that the college years are a critical time for nutritional creating habits that will last a lifetime students seem to be making is snack, which late-nig- ht the wrong move, accord- ing to Keuilian. So why are all these bad habits waiting to show up until students are on their own? According to the article from Penn State, college students are using their new independence to reshape and reconsider the eating habits that originated with their parents. Students may experiment with different foods and eating patterns to satisfy curiosity, hunger, practice new philosophical out, its a lot harder to get those steady three meals a day. "Sophie Bailey As far as eating goes, making the right choices every day may or may not be on the priority list. After all, college students have quite a number of decisions to make. Students plates are always full, and the habitual nature of eating results in oblivion when it comes to what students are putting in their mouths. But these habits determine the future of a students health. As discussed in an article written by Diana Keuialin, the head certified personal trainer for the nations leading fitness Web site, in a recent study by Cornell University college freshman d a week. gain a This is 11 times more than the weight gain of o olds and nearly 20 times half-poun- 17-t- that the Ever since Ive moved bad choices. more than whenever you are around free food. College involves one social event after another, and food is always included. Also, according to Keuilian, students can easily become dependent on blended coffee drinks and smoothies, which are loaded writh calories, sugar and fat. Studying for long hours leads to snacking breakfast, which is the most important meal of the day. And if bed time is even in a students vocabulary, it is in the a.m. and usually follows 18-ye- ar of an aver- age American adult. How are college students gaining so much weight so quickly? According to Keuilian, there are several factors that contribute to this. College students just flat out eat more, exercise less, and have inconsistent eating habits. All of these things are a result of the everyday life of a student combined with the factors of time and money. Keuilian says a students average day calls for food and something easy-to-g- et and grazing sessions. Not to mention many college cafeterias are buffet style, and people tend to overeat when there is endless food. Time and money are often the main determinants of what and when college students will eat, and if they exercise. These budget and time constraints paint a path straight to the nearest fast food joint, which usually turns out to be a burger and fries. According to Keuilian, fast food is laden with calories, cheap and appeals to the budget of a college student. Brett Buker, a junior at Westminster, says he eats out every day, and at least once its something quick. I usually dont have time to have a long lunch. I need to eat it and get to class. Exercise requires a block in the day many students dont make time for. Students who practiced four or five times a week in an organized high school sports are left to force themselves to exercise, and Keuilian says this combined with a full days schedule makes it difficult for students to even find a gym. Eating inconsistencies play a huge role in the unhealthy college lifestyle. Many students will eat too few meals a day and end up eating one or two big ones. Or many students skip beliefs andor fulfill Held in the group exer- cise studio in the basement of Payne Gymnasium, the Monday night class focuses on anusara yoga. According to the Anusara.com Web site, this type of yoga emphasizes a celebration of the heart. But even if you are not really into the philosophical aspects of yoga, its practice is sure to help your physical body become more flexible and at ease. Jamie Robinson, a recent Westminster graduate and regular yoga class attendee put it this way: Yoga is a good way to relax and feel physically active at the same time. You dont have to be an expert to attend the Monday night classes. They are for people of all ability levels, said Lambert. And dont worry, there are yoga mats, blocks, straps, blankets and eye pillows available for those who dont have equipment of their own. The Monday classes began on Sept. 12, but anyone interested can attend any or all of the remaining classes throughout the semester. Last Monday a record 36 people showed up for the class, said Lambert. If a hectic schedule of school, work and socializing has you feeling stressed, breathe, and take advantage of this laxing opportunity. re- ! personal goals for fitness and health. Its yet another way to differentiate ourselves from home-lif- e with the folks. Ever since Ive moved out, its a lot harder to get those steady three meals a day. So I eat about six times a day, just whenever Im hungry, says Sophie Bailey, a student at the University of Utah. Its harder for students to follow the Food Guide Pyramid. The college life requires students to be extremely mobile, always and prepared to get a meal wherever they can. This poses a challenge to get foods. fresh, whole-graiIn a study published in the Journal of American College Health by the American Health Association in 2003, only 6.9 percent of students surveyed reported they ate five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily. This study also asked students to describe their weight. Thirty-tw- o percent on-the-- go Students learn to fight off an attacker during last weeks self defense class. Women Learn Self Defense It is really important to be able to defend myself. I can- n described themselves as slightly overweight, and 52 percent said they were just about the right weight. The rest of the numbers were thinly scattered between very and slightly underweight, and very overweight. Though the numbers are not devastating, they indeed reflect a problem in students health. certified husband-and-wif- e couples in the whole program. They have been involved in teaching the Rape Escape class for three years. Kathy and I both had seen and heard things from w ork in search and rescue and her work with martial arts that made us want to make a difference. Among many things the women w ere taught was that they were taught if they are attacked they are in the fight for their life. Protect your most valuable organ in an attack situation, your head. If you can stay conscious then you can keep fighting for your life. said Kevin. Present in the Rape Escape class on Thursday was freshman Amanda Carrigan. Carrigan who is blind, said, not see an attacker so its important to know how to get away if I am attacked. Erin Nielsen, a former student at the Rape Escape class said, What I really liked about the class is that it offers techniques that can really be used and they are simple. It was also really fun to be able to actually practice these techniques in full force. I was surprised how much I was able to do to defend myself. I feel much safer knowing that I can protect myself. The only requirements for participation is that they must be women at least 10 years of age. The class is three hours long and is $25 per person. If you are interested in taking the course and would like more information, contact Kevin by phone at 5 or by email at (435) 654-021- zmaxl00msn.com. s |