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Celebrating musical diversity through Zumba

Ally Nelson February 15, 2018

Zumba instructor Andrea Sward had the opportunity to teach Zumba, a popular form of aerobic and dance exercise inspired by different genres of music around the world, on Feb. 9.Sward led Weber State students...

An old version of Forerunner tracks distance, pace and time during exercise. (Source: Brighterorange / Wikimedia Commons)

Taking advantage of technology to stay in shape

Darryl Denby March 21, 2017

Being active and getting in shape takes work, but thanks to advancing technology, the work doesn't have to be done solo.The Garmin Forerunner watch is specifically designed to help people track their runs...

The Stress Relief Center lounge has magazines to read or a miniature zen garden to play with while waiting for a massage chair. The Center is located in room 124 in Weber State University's Swenson Gym. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Finals week is on the horizon; WSU helps you stress less

Spencer Stevens November 23, 2016

As classes, exams, finances, relationships and the somewhat foreboding post-college plans send students' lives into tailspins, stress management becomes an invaluable asset in the college survival...

Weber State University students lift weights in Swenson Gym. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Break a sweat, beat your stress

November 3, 2016

As a Weber State student, you may feel like you are constantly performing a high-pressure balancing act. With classes looming over you throughout the week, how can you possibly balance work, relationships...

Nike+Run Club is an app designed to help people meet their fitness goals and track their health progress. (Screenshot by Leah Higginbotham) Photo credit: Leah Higginbotham

What’s Appening: Nike+RunClub bringing fitness to your phone

Leah Higginbotham October 13, 2016

Welcome to What's Appening, your weekly source for the latest and greatest in mobile apps. Whether you're training for a marathon, trying to avoid the dreaded freshman fifteen or wanting to log your treks...

Dr. Theresa Key noted that just because someone is skinny doesn't mean they are healthy. (Gabe Cerritos / The Signpost)

Panel analzyes the realities of obesity

Kylie Coats December 17, 2015

A panel that covered the realities of obesity and health was held last Thursday at Weber State University. The Reality of Obesity panel was run by the diversity and unity branch of WSUSA in the...

Align your chakras and assume downward dog at the Ogden Yoga Festival

Michael Bunderson October 8, 2015

In Ogden, Utah, on Oct. 9 and 10, Weber State University will be hosting the fourth annual Ogden Yoga Festival. The event will be taking place at the Swenson complex, first on Friday from 4 p.m....

PE classes: Fun and easy ways to get in exercise

Natalie Martin September 1, 2015

Each semester rolls around with as many classes packed into it as I can fit. The one thing I can always count on is that between work and school I won’t always find time to get in the exercise my...

Chamber Orchestra Ogden goes red to promote heart health

March 1, 2015

Chamber Orchestra Ogden (COO) went red to promote American Heart Month for the Red Dress Concert presented by the Union Station Foundation and Ogden Regional Medical Center on Feb. 28. About 300 people...

5 ways to revitalize your morning

February 8, 2015

If a deafening alarm clock and lukewarm cup of coffee aren't getting you pumped in the morning, you may be in need of a change in your morning routine. Your morning can affect how your day goes as...

Keep it sunny, Wildcats

January 25, 2015

Winter can be the worst. From the impermeable, gray cloud-cover to the bitter cold that bites at your skin, it’s easy to feel like winter in Utah is a nightmarish hellscape from which there is no return....

Beating the "freshman 15"

September 10, 2012

By Thaina Olson Attaining a proper education can really weigh a student down, and the myth of the "freshman 15" suggests that's not just referring to stress. According to the myth, during their first...

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