Which Gym Brands Deserve a Spot in Your Closet
Activewear has become a love language for the gym-goer and the girl sprinting from class to Pilates. With new drops every week and influencers swearing…
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The “I Get To” mindset
We all have a hefty list of tasks to get through each day. Naturally, we dread going to half of them, or they probably wouldn’t be on a “To-Do” list. Usually, these tasks on the “To-Do” list are things we dread doing. Or at least do not get excited. But what if we did. It could be as simple as changing your mindset, really.
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Gym Gains and Lead Gains
On October 14th, this Consumer Reports article on the harmful contents of protein powders and shakes blew up on X. People were raving about its…
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I Would Hate If My Enemy Did That…
The idea is simple. Most of the things you would hate for your enemy to start doing, you probably want to do. This is a great indicator of what you wish you were doing for yourself. And hey, you don’t even need to have an enemy. Think about a person who wronged you. What would you not want to catch them doing?
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Happy Valley’s Hottest Club: Vitality
Penn State’s latest and hottest club will have you sweating for all of the right reasons. Opened in 2024, Vitality Wellness Club was founded by…
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Fitness Feeds: Escaping Unrealistic Expectations
Fitness feeds can be a double-edged sword. They start innocently, whether it be a new workout to try or a high protein meal, this content…
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Let’s Get Running
Getting ready for Hot Girl Summer? Different forms of cardio are all of the rave within the past few weeks. It’s a simple way to…
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Hitting Curls Without Splitting Them: A Guide to Long Hair at the Gym
Those with long hair understand the maintenance that goes into keeping it presentable, and the world seems to have everything against them. While bed head…
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Goodbye Boredom: Transforming your StairMaster Routine
Daily gym sessions can feel great, giving you high energy and motivation until you face the dreaded finisher: the stair master. Climbing steps over and…
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Should Gyms Have Artwork?
Art evokes emotion. It’s why we tour the halls of art galleries, notice paintings hanging up in restaurants and hang posters on the walls of…
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Putting the “Well” in “Wellness”
Health and wellness products are everywhere. They take up shelves, pop up on TikTok and can create mass confusion. With all these “miracle” products, it…
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Testing Your Limits
Holistic methods of taking care of yourself have been proven to show benefits in several parts of your health. Yoga, acupuncture and other popular forms…
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What Are The Girls Wearing To Class?
Back to school outfits are something to look forward to now that classes have started. Some of us may not want to admit it, but…
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Your Guide to a Post-Workout Recovery with Protein Powder
If you are in your fitness and wellness journey, let VALLEY properly introduce you to your new best friend. There are few supplements that are…
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Fashion Crisis: At The Gym
You think you have seen it all until you see someone unironically wearing heels on the treadmill. The gym can be an overwhelming and scary…
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Gymtimidation for Girls
“Gymtimidation” is real, especially at Penn State which is overflowing with “gym bros.” According to ACEfitness.org, “gymtimidation” is defined as “feelings of insecurity or feeling…
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The Fall of Crypto
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that doesn’t rely on banks or the government to monitor transactions. Due to cryptocurrency being decentralized, it created…
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Learning To Not View Exercise As a Punishment
Sometimes the pressure of being active can start to weigh us down. The preoccupation with the constant fear that “we’re not doing enough” applies to…
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The Start to a New Semester: Everyone to the IM!
Getting back into a routine at the beginning of the school year can be exciting, between figuring out places to go for lunch, when to…
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Everyone Is In Their Own World
You might want to sit down because VALLEY is about to present the pep talk you never knew you needed. People are more concerned about…
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