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University to host Brussels Sprouts Challenge as part of West Alabama Heart Walk

Will Jones February 11, 2016

WHAT: The University’s College of Community Health Sciences will host the Brussels Sprouts Challenge as a part of this year's American Heart Association’s West Alabama Heart Walk for the second year...

Living healthy without health-focused technology

Anna Wood October 6, 2015

Recently, I have noticed many students wearing the increasingly popular Fitbit bracelets and smart watches around campus. I often hear my friends mention they have to “log their calories” after a...

Quad in Motion Day encourages campus exercise

Quad in Motion Day encourages campus exercise

Beth Wells September 23, 2015

The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness hosted its inaugural Quad in Motion Day Wednesday on the Quad. The event lasted from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., encompassing the event's slogan, “Encouraging Exercise...

Good sleep habits critical for students

Anna Scott Lovejoy January 26, 2015

While not all people suffer from restless nights, according to the Huffington Post, about 9 million U.S. adults use prescription sleep aids to ensure quality of rest.” There is no denying that all of...

Visits to University Recreation increase in new year

Visits to University Recreation increase in new year

Danielle Waddell January 20, 2015

Each January, there are students who create New Year’s resolutions in hopes of becoming a healthier person in the upcoming year. The year of 2015 has proven to be no different.Michael Blackman, general...

Rec centers offer group workouts

Rec centers offer group workouts

Drew Pendleton September 29, 2014

Throughout the day, the Student Recreation Center bustles with activity. With a widespread clientele that includes students, professors, instructors and members of the Tuscaloosa community, the center...

Summer offers fitness challenges across town

Katherine Owen June 27, 2012

Just because it’s summer in Tuscaloosa doesn’t mean University of Alabama students can’t still beat the heat and get fit, both on campus and off. For students interested in getting in shape off...

Rec Center activity peaks on Wednesdays

Rec Center activity peaks on Wednesdays

Olivia Hodge January 24, 2012

With New Year’s resolutions still fresh in students’ minds and Spring Break quickly approaching, it’s no surprise that the Student Recreation Center is busier than ever. “Historically, January...

Run parking problems out of town

SoRelle Wyckoff October 3, 2011

We have accepted parking as an issue that cannot really be alleviated. There are too many cars for too few spots, and we know that more parking passes are sold than spots available. We have accepted the...

Triathlon club has something for everyone

Zachary Al-Khateeb October 24, 2010

The University offers a wide variety of club sports for students to compete in. Whether you want to stay in shape coming out of high school or just want a way to get involved around campus, the triathlon...