Group of students preaches good health and exercise
Made up of Wolves athletes, group offers tips for getting healthy this summer
Chris Reed
Issue date: 5/27/09 Section: Sports
Sophomore Ashley Berry has always been a healthy person, from her exercise regimen that includes running and weight-lifting, to her eating habits (fruit smoothies are her favorite). But now she and a group from her Exercise Science class are trying to show Western's campus the benefits of exercise and healthy living.
"I run track, so I know the benefits of exercise," said Berry. "I see a lot of people today that maybe don't understand the importance or benefits you can have from exercising, and I want them to understand that."
Her goal is to spread the word of the "Exercise is Medicine" campaign from the American College of Sports Medicine's Web site, acsm.org.
The group, which includes sophomore track athletes Andy Loscutoff, Jordan Werner and Annan Applebee as well as softball player Jessica Hallmark, not only wants to get people to realize the importance exercise has in their future lives but also wants to stress that a better lifestyle will be passed onto future generations.
Berry says the biggest pitfall to the promotion of exercise is that people do not stay committed to it. "I don't really know why people quit," she said. "Maybe they need to switch up their exercises so they don't get bored with one thing. Also, they could meet with people so there'll be someone there. You're obligated, and you can't say, 'Oh, I'm too tired' or 'I don't want to (exercise).'"
She suggests starting out slowly and building up the length and intensity of the exercise.
"You'll notice the benefits right away, so you'll want to do it," said Berry.
"I run track, so I know the benefits of exercise," said Berry. "I see a lot of people today that maybe don't understand the importance or benefits you can have from exercising, and I want them to understand that."
Her goal is to spread the word of the "Exercise is Medicine" campaign from the American College of Sports Medicine's Web site, acsm.org.
The group, which includes sophomore track athletes Andy Loscutoff, Jordan Werner and Annan Applebee as well as softball player Jessica Hallmark, not only wants to get people to realize the importance exercise has in their future lives but also wants to stress that a better lifestyle will be passed onto future generations.
Berry says the biggest pitfall to the promotion of exercise is that people do not stay committed to it. "I don't really know why people quit," she said. "Maybe they need to switch up their exercises so they don't get bored with one thing. Also, they could meet with people so there'll be someone there. You're obligated, and you can't say, 'Oh, I'm too tired' or 'I don't want to (exercise).'"
She suggests starting out slowly and building up the length and intensity of the exercise.
"You'll notice the benefits right away, so you'll want to do it," said Berry.
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