Instagram Challenges Are Saving Us From Boredom…Until Tomorrow
In today’s society, college students can all relate to one thing: the never-ending cycle of constant boredom. Besides completing (online) schoolwork, college students are left…
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WHOOP Fitness Band — Your Workout’s Best Friend
If you don’t already have an Apple Watch or a Fitbit, you definitely know someone else who does. Smart watches and fitness trackers have become…
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Lauren Giraldo’s 12, 3, 30 Treadmill Routine
You may remember her from her days on Vine, where she was better known as Princess Lauren. Or, maybe you’ve seen her Instagram, where she’s…
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Hit the Gym: Personal Training at PSU
If you want to build a better relationship with working out and going to the gym, personal training might be a good place to start.
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The Power of Power Remix
Power Remix is a dance fitness, cardio-based class where you’re having so much fun moving to the songs that you forget you’re even working out. Penn State fitness instructor Kristen Denezza tells VALLEY what it’s like to teach this unique class.
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How to Break a Bad Habit
It can feel almost impossible to break a bad habit once you’ve noticed it. But even though the process can be a bit daunting, it’s definitely worth it to address a bad habit head-on in order to live your best and healthiest life.
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YouTube Channels for Everyone
No matter what genre of video is your favorite, YouTube has a niche just for you.
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All About Electrolytes
What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are chemicals that create electrically charged ions in bodily fluids and are super important for regulation of several bodily functions from nerve and muscle function, hydration of the body, balancing blood acidity and pressure and helping in rebuilding damaged tissue.
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Join VALLEY For Some Sunday Self Care!
After a long, busy week, what’s better than some self care?
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Discovering Penn State’s Trails This Fall
The beauty of the autumn vegetation allows us for not only incredible views, but a way to reset and de-stress ourselves for the semester up ahead.
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Women’s World Cup Team Features Two Former Nittany Lions
On Sunday, July 7, the U.S. women’s soccer team won their fourth World Cup title, and among two of the championship players were Penn State alumni Ali Krieger and Alyssa Naeher, who were named to the team this past May.
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Things To Do During a State College Summer
Maybe it’s for a job, internship or classes, but for some reason or another, you’ve found yourself in Happy Valley during the off season.
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Take a Walk: The Benefits of Walking to Class
Most Penn Staters can agree that a 15 minute walk is next to nothing. Leaving a half hour early for class? Normal! But what some Penn Staters may not realize is how many benefits there are to skipping the White Loop and taking a stroll to every class.
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Elevate Your Workout With F45 and Orangetheory-Inspired Routines
The benefits of these popular fitness clubs may seem to outweigh the drawbacks, but the reality is that membership fees are more than most college students can afford, especially when use of Penn State’s gym facilities is included in tuition.
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Spilling the Tea on Health Drinks
We can all probably agree that a can of sugary soda or a bottle of sweet tea isn’t the healthiest thing for your body. However, can…
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Penn State Climbing Community
Climbing in general is an extremely social sport, and the wall here at Penn State is no exception.
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6 Tips For Your Summer Six Pack
Summer is just around the corner, and soon we’ll all be hitting the beach hoping to look our best. If you’ve fallen behind on your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym more, it’s not too late to get back into the swing of things.
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Spring Break Bod? You Already Have It
As the temperature increases, so does awareness of body insecurity. It seems that students everywhere are striving for their mythical “spring break bodies.”
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Body Positive Influencers You Should Be Following
Here’s a few body positive influencers that you should be following to bring some truth and positivity to your feed.
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HIIT 101: A Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training
High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a type of workout where the exercises are quick, intense bursts of exertion that are followed by short recovery periods.
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