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School of Arts and Science

New year! New you!

Sometimes it is difficult to observe the connection between wellness and physical activity. We know that moderate exercise can improve our quality of life in so many ways – energy, mood, and so forth (Flueckiger et al., 2016; Hogan et al., 2015).  What about cognitive deficits?  A meta-analysis examining the trajectory of cognitive declines identified 12 risk factors that, if modified, may prevent or delay up to 40% of brain-related concerns (Livingston et al., 2020).  Risk factors correlate with less education, hearing loss, TBI, hypertension, alcohol use, obesity, smoking, depression, social isolation, physical inactivity, diabetes, and air pollution.  

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This event promotes healthy brain functioning via physical activity and social interaction. A physically active lifestyle at any age will serve as a protective factor. The Psychology, Fitness & Recreation event encourages use of the gym equipment through a number of fun, BRIEF and challenging activities. Participants choose their own effort-level, rep range and all fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Exercise options will consist of bodyweight only and/or weighted movements. 

What you'll do:

Complete one or more of these exercises:
• Push ups, sit-ups, or chin ups, how many repetitions, in proper form can you complete in one-minute?
• Hip thrusts, at your choice of weight, how many proper repetitions can you complete in one-minute?
• Bench press, at your choice of weight, how many proper repetitions can you complete in one-minute?

Ask a Fitness Centre Attendant for the participation form, complete the exercise(s) & enter for prizes. All fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Prize recipients will be informed at a later date.