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Getting Started
If someone is interested in getting stronger, getting started is the most rewarding part. The initial adaptations to strength training are the most impressive. For beginners, a ten percent increase in strength can be seen in just a few workouts. That bumps up to a 20-30% increase over the first . . .
High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, is a type of training that has become rather popular for many people in the fitness crowd. In this particular type of training you perform High Intensity workouts at specific timed intervals. Some of these timed intervals could be for 30 seconds or even 1 minute of all out effort with little to no breaks . . .
Have you ever used a scale to track your progress when making a lifestyle? Did you like what you saw? Did you NOT like what you saw?
So often, we believe that our hard work should be shown on the scale. Sometimes, the numbers go down a little bit. Sometimes, the numbers go up. Sometimes, the numbers don’t move at all.
If this sounds like you, . . .
Tell me if this sounds familiar; you walk into a gym and just stand there. As you look at all the equipment that that gym offers, you continue to stand there with the one concerning question: which type of weights should I use; the free weights or the machines. Well lucky for you, this article will help you the next time . . .
Last week we discussed what benefits are associated with physical activity in general. This lets dive into what you should do beforehand to prepare for a workout routine. One of the most important things you can do to get the most out of your workout is to participate in a warm-up before you begin. Most of us, including myself, want to get in the . . .
The health benefits of physical activity are seen in EVERYONE!!! From children to older adults, women and men, people of different races and ethnicities, and even people with chronic conditions; the health benefits can be seen in everyone. The benefits of physical activity are completely independent of body weight. . . .
The South Wing Ribbon Cutting and champagne toast took place on June 18, 2019. This was the last presidential act of Don Betz. Pictured above (L-R): Provost John Barthell; Don Beck, Beck Design; Nick Bench, Lippert Brothers Construction; Susan Winchester, Chair of the Oklahoma Board of Regents; Former President Don Betz; Susanne Betz; and Dean Catherine . . .
Alumna and local music teacher Jessica Shatswell sends an update to the UCO College of Fine Arts and Design!
During her time at the University of Central Oklahoma, Shatswell was a part of the Marching Band, Jazz programs and Wind Symphony. She received a Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental) in December 2015 and a Master’s in Music Education . . .
Reflecting on his impactful career as a designer, creative director, producer and screenwriter, UCO College of Fine Arts and Design alumnus Casey Twenter thanks his alma mater for starting him on the road to success. #CFADWorks
Since graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995 with a degree in Graphic Design, Casey Twenter has been . . .