By Juliana Spano
Staff Writer
Thirty minutes go by and you are still racing against the moving belt like a lab rat. Treadmills are a great source of cardio, but studies show that your body tires more quickly while you run in place. This holds true with the elliptical – your body grows accustomed to the motions of the machine. So what can you do to beat the boredom?
Hofstra offers a numerous amount of fitness classes. They range from bodybuilding to gentle-flow yoga. Here is a guide to Hofstra fitness classes based on what you want to work on.
Cardio: When you’re sick of running circles around the gym, try these heart-racing classes: Zumba, Cycle, Body Blast, Koga, Vinayasa Yoga and Cardio Kick.
Strength: Courses to strengthen your core and muscles to tone your body. These include Hiit Boot Camp and Abs and 30 Minute Hardcore Abs.
Flexibility: Are you feeling sore after your workout? Or do you just want to increase your flexibility? Then these different types of yoga will help you while calming you from the stress of school. Try Hatha Yoga, Yin and Gentle flow yoga.
Intro Classes: Do you go into the weight room and have no idea what to do? Or do you want a general understanding of fitness? The introductory courses will help ease your mind when entering the lower floor of the gym. Two of the classes offered are Intro to Machines and Intro to Cardio.
If classes are not for you, but you have a passion for running, take a trip outside. Health coaches say the fresh air and a pleasant environment make running more enjoyable. Even a warm up stretch or a few crunches in the fresh air will help you energize for your workout.
Plan your workout ahead of time.
If you tend to skip the gym, remember to integrate it into your schedule. If you have free time Monday, make sure you go to the gym the same time every Monday. After a few weeks, it will feel like a normal part of your schedule. If you have a few free days to workout, mix it up each day. Have an arm day, a cardio day and a leg day. Multiple days of the same motions can strain your muscles, and keep you uninterested.
