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Healthy Living

Lazy Triathlon lets students exercise at their own pace

Emily May
By Emily May
March 22, 2024 12:00 AM
The Lazy Triathlon, a challenge organized by BYU Student Wellness each semester, gives students one month to bike, run and swim Iron Man triathlon distances at their own pace.
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Business

BYU students' kickstarter raises $50 thousand

By Zoe Cook
October 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Three BYU students launched a shoe brand on Kickstarter, where they have raised $50 thousand so far.
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Campus News

YBeFit program helps students achieve fitness goals

By Thabata Freitas
May 11, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU'sYBeFit programhelps students set and achieve their fitness and nutrition goals by helping students find a balance between college life and exercise.
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Healthy Living

Women discuss relationship between bodybuilding, perceptions of femininity

By Olivia Tillotson
October 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Women at BYU are speaking out about how bodybuilding has improved their wellbeing and changed society's perception of femininity.
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State

Salt Lake Named #7 in Overall Fitness

By Universe Contributor
September 26, 2019 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY- Men’s Health announced 2019’s most fit cities, and Salt Lake City made a top ten spot at number seven.
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Healthy Living

Utah tech businesses provide yoga outlets, gyms for employees

By Jessica Smith
March 01, 2019 12:00 AM
This doTERRA facility in Pleasant Grove is one of many Utah agencies that offers fitness accommodations to its employees to manage the stress of long work hours sitting down. (doTERRA)
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Healthy Living

Students fit exercise into college schedules through apps, off-campus options

By Brittany Salinas
November 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Exercise has been shown to increase cell development, improve memory and help increase the ability to focus. However, knowing how to fit in a workout between classes and studying for exams can prove challenging, according to the United States Sports Academy.
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Healthy Living

Yoga provides physical, mental benefits

By Sadie Anderson
February 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Allie Barnes practices yoga on a mat in her living room. This is where Barnes first started practicing yoga. (Tiffani Berthold)
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Sports

Leaps and bounds: BYU professor looking to perform research on new exercise machine

October 03, 2017 12:00 AM
Brent Feland, an exercise science professor at BYU, demonstrates The Bullfrog, a new piece of exercise equipment. (Dani Jardine)
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Healthy Living

BYU students embrace Fitbit health goals, step challenges

By Jenna Crowther
March 08, 2016 12:00 AM
The path twists and winds in between couches and a round table inside the small college apartment. BYU student Brittany Warner runs the path she's already circled too many times to count, waiting for the sign that marks the end of the ridiculousness.
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Healthy Living

Orem mom sets goal to run 50 marathons by age 50

By Whitney Hales
November 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Jilene Mecham discovered the thrill of competitive running at a young age. When her father realized he was overweight, he decided to change the family's diet and exercise habits. He began challenging 7-year-old Jilene and her siblings to races across the yard, using a microwave as both timer and finish line.
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Healthy Living

BYU runners take on ultra-marathons

By Jordan Murray
September 18, 2015 12:00 AM
Some students run for the track team. Others run to class. And some students run 100-mile races. For BYU students Andy Tygard and Cameron Adamson, running ultra-marathons is a challenging passion that requires extreme discipline.
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Lacrosse

New BYU lacrosse team formed after open tryouts

September 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Mike Fabrizio takes a shot at the Colorado St net last season. The BYU lacrosse team held open tryouts last week in preparation for this upcoming season. (Elliot MIller)
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Sports

The Iron Cowboy rests his hat and wetsuit in Lehi after his 50-50-50 Challenge

July 23, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah native James Lawrence has nearly completed the 50-50-50 Challenge.
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Uncategorized

CrossFit: The new way to fitness

By Mccall Frampton
June 19, 2015 12:00 AM
CrossFit members show off their matching shirts to feel more unified during their workouts. CrossFit gyms around the country boast of the undeniable community culture. (CrossFit SpearHead)
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Sports

Climbing gym hosts world-class facilities and competition

June 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Climber ascends challenging 50-foot climbing wall at Momentum Climbing. Millcreek location will host more than 100 youth Saturday for youth regional climbing competition. (Jon Vickers)
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Healthy Living

Fitbit bracelets bring exercise to the wrist

By Mckayla Lundeen
February 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Hilary Finlayson sports her Fitbit while traveling on a study abroad in Germany. Finlayson said wearing her Fitbit helped increase her physical activity. (Hilary Finlayson)
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Healthy Living

Exergaming has extra positive effects

By Josh Johnson
January 21, 2015 12:00 AM
The last thing on most people's mind during the winter is exercise. As the temperature drops, so does the desire to make the jog over to the Smith Fieldhouse. Several BYU students are finding their exercise niche not out in the cold, but in the comfort of their homes.
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