As the weather shows no sign of getting any better, and in fact seems to be getting colder like some cruel punishment for starting second term, comfort food rapidly is becoming more appealing than the well-intentioned dieting of January. This easy, comforting, and somehow not too unhealthy recipe is exactly what is needed to get […]
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Fool yourself into fitness
We all seem to have a never-ending to-do list and getting into shape somehow never makes it to the top. But it takes little effort to incorporate fitness into your routine and make it a habit. It is possible to fool your mind, body and conscience, with a few tricks that won’t drastically change your […]
Big girls, you are beautiful!
With eating disorder week fast approaching (22-28 February), I thought this would be the apt time to discuss the pressures of the curvy girls in Exeter (and outside in the real world) to conform to the skinny ‘ideal’ model. Everyday, one sees the toned, fit and sporty sports girls flexing their muscles up forum hill […]
What’s for breakfast? Recipe Inspiration
This week I’ve torn myself away from Exeter eateries and been busy online browsing page upon page of breakfast recipes to bring you some of the very best but more unique breakfast options. It’s been a great excuse for procrastinating on Pinterest, but for the sake of your waistlines, set yourself a limit! Seeing all […]
Bodybuilding: The obsession question
It’s an oft-debated subject: is bodybuilding a matter of fitness, or of sheer vanity – bordering even, some critics might add, obsessive? Can spending hours rigorously controlling your diet and flogging yourself on the weights bench, just in order to sculpt that perfect body, really be a healthy lifestyle choice? I would like to argue […]
Gym alternatives
It’s no secret that students at The University of Exeter pride themselves on being some of the fittest in the UK, and on our treacherously hilly campus being fit is a necessity. But subscribing to the keep-fit trend, which has taken hold of campus has one major downfall: the cost. The Russell Seal Fitness Centre […]
Fitness fanatics to hit the forests
Located at UPP residences Lafrowda and Birks Grange Village, the new fitness equipment, which was funded by the University Residence team in partnership with the Sports Park and UPP, will allow users to try over 100 different exercises outdoors – all for free. Each tree will support a set of bars, which students can use […]