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Show - ., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014 F DIXIESUNNEWS.COM A'l URLS re w fr I 3s -- 7- sftudtere health K k r J V v.V. jM jIV if. J ifataMLui Kayli Dastrup, a junior physical science major from St. George, is a student working toward a healthy life by routinely working out in the gym. Some students add supplements such as vitamins, proteins and diet products to their work out routines, but without the proper knowledge, these products can have unsavory results. BY MARA BRADDY Opinion Editor Fitness supplements are all the rage these days just in time to aid some New Year's resolutions. For a population where more d of adults are than obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preone-thir- i j , nl . Y& vention, a lot of emphasis has been put on living the healthy life. For Dixie State University students wanting to live a healthier life and stay on top of school, there are residents in the St. George community here to educate students. College students should pay attention to three general groups of products: sports and workout supplements, vitamins and diet products. Bridgette Blake, manager of Vitamin World, located at 245 Red Cliffs Drive in St. George, said supplements like lecithin contain great components that 'can help with memory and cognitive focus. It would be great for a college student and someone that wants to focus on muscle growth," Blake said. "They would need to eat clean foods and provide nutrients that support muscle tissue repair like glutamine, branched chain amino acids and creatine. Blake said antioxidants and alkaline-formin- g supplements can help with the bodys preventive care. Being a young college student, you may not be as concerned about aging," Blake said. "As you get older, prevention becomes more serious. Take care of yourself, and supplements can help. The dangers of taking supple ments dont necessarily outweigh the benefits, but Kalin Ashby, a junior biology major from Orem, knows a bit about the bad products on the market from working at General Nutrition Centers in the Red Cliffs Mall, located at 1770 Red Cliffs Drive. He said there are products called They are boosttestosterone synthetic a and of lot ers, people dont know they can do serious harm to their body. The biggest way people can abuse supplements in their diet is if they dont do their homework, Ashby said. I talked to a guy over the summer that took a for about 2 12 weeks, and it destroyed his pituitary gland, Ashby said. Now he has to go to the doctor every month to get hormone shots.. After receiving valid advice pro-hormo- continued from page 6 ot . even beaten down. The first fight for Hercules, as it is in Greek mythology, was against the Nemean lion. The lion looked incredibly fake, and Hercules somehow survived while he managed to strangle the lion. How he got his arms around the lions head is still a mystery to me. I am giving "The Legend of Hercules a C- - because of its terrible directing and weak writing. t. Ethan's take VII , tht Don't go into this movie expecting the d story of Hercules that was bright, portrayed in the Disney edition. From start to finish, The Legend of Hercules was a battle-fille- d journey. The story comes from Greek mythology, so it is what song-fille- he hen ve ised it is. The acting and script were what I really had a problem with. None of the actors in the cast were the usual Hollywood superstars, which was refreshing but also might be blamed for the overall poor acting in the movie. Hercules said almost nothing for a main character and King came off as arrogant and but actor best the was probably Amphitryon didn't have a difficult character to portray. He was always yelling and trying to look to intimidating. Iphicles, who is supposed be another antagonist, gave a poor performance and turned out to be more pitiful than frightening. scene Dialogue lacked as well. One character passed to another and only one of lack dialogue The would say anything. characters, which led to led me to not care about them. The graphics left a lot to be desired as well. I watched the movie in 3D and everythat slightly to thing looked fake. I attribute the 3D effect, but the graphics themselves were just plain bad at times. At one point, dim-witte- under-develop- ed Taylor Folston, a senior business major from St. George, manages the Golds Gym located at 484 N. Mall Drive. He said he sees students come into the gym who jump right into an intense workout routine and quickly feel like giving up. Take it slow, Folston said. It takes about six weeks to make a habit out of working out. So you've got to make the commitment to go to bed, wake up early, and have something to look forward to in the day. The habits a student acquires now will have lasting results, whether they are good or bad. Its unrealistic to say everyone can afford the time and money for a YOGA HERCULES y ne from a supplement expert and choosing the product that fits your needs, a trip to the gym will motivate you to begin using supplements on a regular basis as you start noticing the results. d. - - - , continued from page 6 simultaneously during a session along with strenuous balancing and increased r sweat production. Calories don't stand a chance. -The regulars of the hot yoga classes look amazing. The men and women who attend sessions have chiseled backs and $ shoulders, great posture and glowing 1 skin. Intense sweating flushes toxins out of the skin, creating a cleansing affect. By no means am I an avid yogi. So I timidly signed myself up for a when ? 4 ; jpcj i free hot yoga session at Be Hot Yoga, located at 348 N. Bluff St., and wound up having to sign a waiver for the extreme heat, I began to fear for my life. Things ran through my mind like, "Who's going in scene a in to drag my lifeless body out of the studio Kellan Lutz as Hercules acts film the While Hercules. The Legend of after I pass out from heat stroke? Wait, is action packed, its acting, special effects why is it so hot, and what am I doing here and storyline leave much to be desired. again?" looked But once I dragged my feet into the and a rock on a lion was standing ll studio and began the than candlelit, like a tiny toy that was more cuddly hour-lonto see why I started g session, frightening. Ive come to expect more from hot yoga classes are packed full of action movies in this day and age. It's a great workout in a tranquil However, the movie wasn't all bad. The environment with happy, positive people. battles and fighting scenes were satisfyThe class begins with intense stretching ing. Scenes of fast, intense fighting would and basic yoga positions that help center the actor to jumpswitch seamlessly and help the body adjust to the mind the air with the ing in slow motion through I heat. immediately wished I had worn rain droplets, flames or arrows paused h pants less clothes instead of in mid air, and then back to the reguno is This shirt. sleeved a and place well see to want long lar speed again. If you Fitted shorts and a tank top interestfor with scenes modesty. fight choreographed would suffice. ing camera work, then Hercules will not Yoga instructor Kallie Taylor encourdisappoint you. ages the class to let go of daily stresses Oh, and for the ladies, there are lots of and assures the extreme heat is an oppord men who look like they came tunity to become mentally and physically out of a Bowflex commercial. stronger. Overall, I would give Hercules a D. It "In the heat, you're detoxing your wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen, but disciit won't be one I will ever bother watching body," Taylor said. "It takes mind pline to be in the heat. again. - ' -- t BfSfe. '"! S3?' .1 if g? hot-as-he- yoga-addict- ankle-lengt- well-oile- s. life-lon- gym membership, but g what it really comes down to is how students treat themselves. are already developing bad habits thatll transcend into other aspects of their lives, said Riley Lyons, a freshman education major from Excuse-make- rs Enterprise. If someone makes excuses about going to the gym, theyll make excuses like that their whole life, Lyons said. Get in the habit of being independent and managing your time. Its all part of growing up and going to college. Lyons said he recommends premade lunches and protein shakes for the gym as helpful ways busy students can stay on top of their health and time management. A wise dietitian told me one day that abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym, and it stuck with me, Lyons said. The heat started to wear, me down nearly halfway through the session once the yoga became more strenuous. With an increased use of leg muscles and a higher requirement for balance, I found my entire shirt damp with sweat before I knew it. The session continued to be challenging with multiple sets of abdominal and leg exercises until the final 10 minutes. The last moments in the session included deep stretching 'and meditation. Taylor talked the class through a meditation with positive affirmations and encouragement to release negative energy. Hot yoga is not only an exercise for the body, but also for the mind. According to bikramyogamemphis.com, hot yoga seswhich sions can lower cortisol levels calm the is a hormone related to stress , mind, and reduce stress and tension. As I laid on the yoga mat, eyes closed and heart pounding, I tried to do the things Taylor was telling the class to do. I tried to release the stresses of the day and embrace positive feelings. I tried to really be aware of all the muscles used in the workout and recognize the work I had done during that hour. And when I got up to walk out of the muggy studio, I felt awesome. I had completed a challenging workout with a group of people who seemed to love doing it. I felt great about what I had accomplished physically and mentally, and I was proud I tried something new. In addition, I was sore from head to toe for the few days following my hot yoga experience. In other words, it worked, and Im sold. Taylor said yoga has a way of changing the way people think and feel about the body and hopes more people will give hot yoga a try. It takes courage to try something new, Taylor said. Embrace the scared feeling. It will be challenging, but after youll see a progression of yourself. A I |