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The fitness challenge is conducted under the honor systei Since it focuses on personal achievement, if participants a< unearned points to their score sheets, they only cheat themselv Individuals will be responsible for turning in their sco sheets each week to the Office of Campus Recreation. A lar chart showing the individual scores will be posted in Big P.E. Center and updated weekly. If participants do not wii to be included on the chart, they are asked to notify the offi< take a Fi fast Dri <33ES><2 Saturday, Febru , on USC campi Call 1-800-KAP-T today to reserve s / / ? '/,l4//*/ 4 % I'llJIl E & -I ? .... ,. .? ? ?m <-4# -I f \ $ ** * +* i '-* * ? ^ x 4 ,. ^ , ... ~?r * '*? -*.*>* i' - "?' * - " ^ * IV* if v4i y 4* , ? *. -? ? ' *-*' " " ' * f - ' . , ? I I * *r " ? ? . ? r . >- <....._... i-ww . . Hm. - ,->s~ TYSON PETTIOREW The Garni ids the 4 p.m. lower body workout at Blatt P.E. Cent* ness Challenge "The USC Fitness Challenge should provide particip ^ with a series of incentives to improve his or her overall s ^ of wellness by encouraging participants to exercise regul to eat healthier foods and to eliminate dangerous hab 3C - Murphy saidf " ? - - - - its - iR the first category, including walking, cycling, aerol is. swimming, weight lifting and in-line skating. The se< il. category involves avoiding harmful elements in the diet, -re caffeine or added salt and sugar. The third category aw points in areas such as reducing fat, quitting smoking nt eliminating alcohol intake. Supplemental activities such as attending talks dea ^ with health topics or instruction in weight lifting may alf ^ - considered bonuses to the program. The Office of Can re Recreation will be ready to provide support and informa ge to all participants. itt Registration packets are available from Blatt P.E. Ce sh or by calling the Office of Campus Recreation at 777-5: Thp rpcrisfrntinn HflflHIinp is Fph 9 ~ | ? Chapl [Rfk Learn how to keep God th v* ~rg: 2iy i^*1? Find out at Baptist Student Union THURSDAY, FEB. 1 at 7 p.i 3 r V 3 SPEAKER EMERY SMITH #o The Baptist Student Union -IO 700 Pickens St. 799-3854 jlI ' 1610 Greene Street TC. * Ml i - LG PHI Mton MPKA BHAMBHANi Asst Features Editor Some fads last a few weeks; others a few months. Amazingly, the physical fitness fed seems to have lasted for years. "I think people are getting more educated about what they need to be doing for themselves to live longer and to feel better in their everyday life. Maybe that's the reason why there are more people in the gym," said Dena Garner, graduate assistant for fitness programs. The fitness trend burst into the 1990s, only to take a short term digression. It is iiuw re-emeniig uie lives ui many students as a concern. "I think we've seen an increase in numbers. College women are the majority of our classes," Garner said. "I think there are a lot more people going this semester than last semester because they made a New Year's i resolution to stay in shape," sophomore Robby Lewis said. Staying in shape, according to Garner, should definitely be the main objective for both men and women working out. "You hear so much about the obsession young women, I guess,, want to achieve that, especially in this atmosphere, but I hope it's just being fit," Garner said. -? The way Garner suggests a person 3C0Ck "get fit" is to exercise 30 minutes three >r* times per week and whenever they feel best. However, the body often can be made to feel better if a person exercises during a phase or moment of lethargy. I "It doe^Jjep you up. Exe?cise_will , definitely do that, so people say thafs a good time for them. Even though they feel tired, it always wakes them up," lants Gamer said. ense The crowd at the Blatt P.E. Center and all the activities can interest a variety . v of tastes. The P.E. Center offers basic ' aerobics, step aerobics, even aqua aerobics, which Garner recommends for more 5U1 obese people and those with knee ^cs> problems. The workout area upstairs jond offers Stairmasters, rowing machines, like bikes and climbing machines. Students i ards can play basketball and volleyball in the and gym or lift weights downstairs in the i weightroom. < iling T think ifs a good place to work out. ^ The equipment is up-to-date and there's 1 no problem using anything," Lewis said, < r. who uses the weight room and exercise 110n bikes upstairs. There's always one thing < or another available." < nter For someone just starting a program, 261. Gamer recommends paying attention 1 to states of mind and overall physical < ains Corner n V PALM K>I CAMPUS <57^ iviiruaiivi Worship & Dinner Sunday 5:30pm | Body & Soul Dinner Wednesday 5:30pm Bible Study on Solitude Partnership Kmong Lutherans <t Methodists 728 Pickens St 799-7363 The Carolina Chaplains Association l! The Carolina Chaplains Association promotes cooperation and fellowship as the foundation of the diversity of religious life at Carolina. All association members support the m role of healthy religious development as a significant part of higher I education. All of the chaplains and counselors of the Carolina Chaplains Association are available for counseling and spiritual guidance. mas More Catholic Center mday 11am, 6pm; Mon-Thurs. 12:15pm Confession Sat 2-3pm or by appt. Newman Club Evening Prayer 6:45pm Meetings: Tues. 7pm Michael F. McCafTerty, Chaplain v# * t'lO, nil feeling. "Well, we recommend listening to your body first of all. When you get into those classes, we recommend a beginner class. Then, if you feel like you can't go on, if you go for 20 minutes and you're dying, then stop. Then you'll gradually increase your potential to do more as you keep working out," Garner said. The underlying idea is moderation. Three times a week for 30 minutes a day is considered moderate by even the National Guidelines, which have changed to help people keep dieting and exercising in perspective. Garner said this idea of leniency or a less strenuous and obsessive attitude is what is keeping students on track in shape. "The reason why they're [RDA] doing that is because they see people can't stick to rigid diets or rigid exercise. If you can get people out there exercising moderately and eating moderately, they're not going "I think people are getting more educated about what titey need to be doing for ffiemselves to live longer and to feel better in their everyday life. Maybe that's the reason why there are more people in the gym." Dena Garner, graduate assistant for ^ fitness programs to feel-so disciplined andrestrained in what they do," Garner said. According to Garner, these new and easier, less painful guidelines, are just part of the solution, however. Food can provide temptations that are distractive to the diet. A person must be aware of food hazards in the daily diet. It's too hard for people to adapt to sometimes in our society where there's so many commercials and accessibility to fast-food places. Ifs hard for someone to stick to such a rigid diet. We fail to listen with our mind and seek good foods to eat and when we're not hungry, we eat anyway," Garner said. She suggests students choose lower fat items at restaurants, but to be conscious of other dietary detriments. "Choose lower fats, more fiber, more carbohydrates, protein, just a balanced diet," Garner said. Surprisingly, Garner supports fatfree and fat-reduced foods, but with conditions. Seating is limited. Time is running out. Classes for the April exam begin ba ^ mIi f r Ut ms *? a in ectny reuiuciiy. Love is in i L Wednesday, January 31,1996 et M. "Some people don't like the taste, but I think you can accustom yourself. I would definitely recommend fat-free or reduced fat, but when you see fat-free on desserts, you're getting into the problem of having high sugar content and high calories. You just have to be careful that you're not saying "Oh, this is fat-free' and eating as much as you want," Garner said. Many studies explain fat-free or fatreduced food are usually high in calories, salt and sugar. With a regular workout program, diet should include all four food groups not found in fad diets, starvation or fasting. "That's just not the way our bodies are set up. When a person goes on these diets, the body rebels," Garner said. Fasting is not a healthy means to lose weight or even make a person healthier. The body does not become cleansed, only depleted and the metabolic rate is lowered as a person burns fewer calories. The body ultimately survives on stored fat and lean muscle tissue. A few days of fasting will not hurt the body terribly if a person drinks plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Liquid diets do not provide all necessary nutrients in a healthy balanced diet A fruit-drink diet would be deficient in protein and vitamins and minerals found in grains or legumes. Quick-weight-loss diets do not spare protein for normal mu3Cterfep&ir unless a person eats a diethighin carbohydrates. Fad diets and pills do not provide sufficient calories, which carbohydrates found in bread, pasta, rice or cereal can. It is imperative to eat a variety of foods in moderation with regular exercise to attain a high level of physical fitness. For a person trying to lose weight, it is important to simply eat less ? not very much less ? and exercise more. For those who have absolutely no time to exercise, Garner said there are a number of ways to incorporate exercise in a daily routine. Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs. Instead of risking getting a ticket in the handicapped zone, park far away. Gamer suggests activities like gardening or cleaning the house to get a workout. "You'll be getting your heart rate up a little bit if you don't feel like you can exercise or don't have the time," said Garner. "You just have to think. Be creative." In [1 1 -800-KAP-TEST get a higher score KAPLAN| i the Air! '