Category: Gimme Some Gym

Fitness tips and tools

It’s Time to “Step Up” Your Game for December’s No-Fear Gear!

We use them everyday … walking to class, at home — and usually by the time we’re done walking up them, we’re out of breath.  And there is a reason!  When you walk or run up the stairs, you are using your quadriceps, your hamstrings, your hip flexors, your ENTIRE lower extremity!  So, if you’re …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2014/12/04/time-step-game-decembers-nofear-gear/

November No-Fear Gear: Magnetic Belt

I always enjoy going to expos before a race, but sometimes they can be a little overwhelming.  There are so many different kinds of gels, socks, headbands, belts etc.  Usually when I leave I find that I spend twice as much as I wanted to!  However, this year I was smart.  I went in the …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2014/11/02/november-nofear-gear-magnetic-belt/

Gonna Rock Your Socks — Fall NO FEAR GEAR

We can’t avoid the fact that working out means sweat — sometimes serious sweat (for those of you who do not sweat as much, consider yourself lucky!).  For the beginning of the fall season, I am recommending a piece of equipment that is often overlooked.  Dri-fit  t-shirts and spandex are great, but what about our …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2014/09/19/gonna-rock-socks-fall-fear-gear/

Love Fitness and Following the World Cup? READ THIS!

Every four years, many wait to celebrate summer by watching soccer, “football,” or “footy” played by the world’s best.  The last World Cup, hosted by South Africa in 2010, had a total of 3,170,856 attendees during all 64 matches (FIFA, 2014) and its popularity continues to grow.  Our very own U.S. team trains an average of three …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2014/06/18/love-fitness-world-cup-read/

Track Better Time With April’s No Fear Gear!

As the year begins to wind down, our lives begin to speed up.  It seems like projects, tests and other events all happen at once.  Our time is precious, and we want to make the most of it — especially when it comes to our workouts!  This time of year I find myself doing more …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.butler.edu/hrcblog/2014/04/06/track-time-aprils-fear-gear/