Five common mistakes to avoid while working out
By contributor Veronique Rioux Veronique Rioux is a VIU Fitness Instructor who teaches classes for Campus Rec. 1. Only doing cardiovascular exercises Most people who want to get rid of belly fat will do cardiovascular exercises, like using the treadmill, bike, or the elliptical. Doing cardio is great to get started, but it should not be the only … Continued
OmTown Yoga
Above: Omtown Yoga studio. Photo by Cole Schisler. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Located downtown at 43 Commercial St., OmTown Yoga offers classes in a variety of yoga styles every day of the week. “Every week instructors have a set schedule,” said Katherine Boere, manager of OmTown. “Our weekly schedule is usually pretty … Continued
A newbie’s guide to yoga
Sports never interested me as a child, only physically active when my mother coerced me into intramural sports, or my 45-year-old teachers pushed me along the track for “just one more lap”. I have always leaned toward reading or watching movies, because getting sweaty and having sore muscles is really not my style. Honestly, who … Continued