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The Best Types of Exercises for Mental Health

The Best Types of Exercises for Mental Health

Mental health determines how we think, act, and feel. At every stage in one’s life it is important to have balance in order to have a positive mindset and mental health. This mindset will have an effect on virtually every aspect of an individual’s life 

The Summer of Wellness (Part 1)

The Summer of Wellness (Part 1)

Throughout this summer blog series there will be health and wellness tips, workouts, healthy meal ideas, and how to care for your mental wellbeing. Follow along this summer to make a positive change in your lifestyle and wellbeing by doing simple activities, exercise, and caring 

30 Day Spring Workout Challenge

30 Day Spring Workout Challenge

This spring workout challenge consists of 30-days of different workouts to help you get more active as the weather becomes nicer and try working different muscle groups. These workouts can be adjusted by the amount of weight or reps that fit your workout style but try to push yourself the farthest you can go. Some workouts are dependent on the outside weather, so feel free to match this challenge to your schedule and weather. Most workouts will have links to help you through the challenge! Enjoy!

Workout
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120-minute at home full body workout
230-minute walk (indoors or outdoors).*Try an incline for more of a challenge. *
3Rest
430-minute Pilates workout
515-dumbell workout (at home or gym).*Add 15-30 min of cardio; walking, running, biking, elliptical. *
620-minute full body yoga*Add an outdoor or indoor 15-30 min walk for a full workout. *
7Rest
8Try a group fitness class like TRX strength, p90x, cycling, or HITT.*UW-Whitewater students sign up here.*
945-minute walk/hike (indoors or outdoors).*Try an incline for more of a challenge. **Try to run for 5 minutes and walk for 5 and repeat*
1030-minute FUN Zumba class
11Rest
1230-minute at home P90x workout
1330-minute at home HITT Pilates workout
14Rest
1545-minute cardio boxing 
1630-minute walk/hike/run*Try an incline for more of a challenge. *
1730-minute leg day with dumbbells
18Rest
1930-minute dance workout
2030-minute at home HITT workout
21Rest
2245-minute recovery day yoga
2330-minute cardio boxing with core workout
2445-minute walk/hike (indoors or outdoors).*Try an incline for more of a challenge. **Try to run for 5 minutes and walk for 5 and repeat*
25Rest
2630- minute below the belt: Boxing and kickboxing
2745-minute full body Pilates
28Rest
2930-minute cardio HITT workout
30LAST DAY!!!! 30-minute dance workout

Complete this challenge and see what you can do! Try to make these next 30 days a way to experience new workouts, work new muscles, and jump into spring and summer with your new strength!

Strive for progress, not perfection! 

Kayla Withrow

Flexibility Exercises 

Flexibility Exercises 

Many people prioritize working out. However, not many people are willing to prioritize stretching and flexibility movements. Stretching your muscles to become more flexible and supple offers a variety of physical benefits. When wanting to build muscle, strength, and stability, flexibility training becomes crucial. Additionally,