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Adaptability, positive mindset keep gym goers healthy through COVID-19 pandemic

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • May 26, 2021

The ever-present threat of COVID-19 made going to the gym a threat to one’s health. Although gyms were shuttered, many refused to sit idly in their house. Exercising is a means of stress relief, confidence boosting and staying physically fit — something people needed more than ever in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic

Be Fit Pitt offers live workout classes on Zoom

By Amanda Zelnis, Staff Writer • September 9, 2020

When Pitt students, faculty and staff were still settling into online classes and work due to the COVID-19 pandemic back in April, Be Fit Pitt began streaming three to four free workouts per day to help keep the Pitt community moving and healthy.

Opinion | When exercise isn’t stress relief

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • January 21, 2020

But aerobic exercise — which is cardio based — isn’t the only form of stress relief, and, in some cases, it isn’t the most effective form of stress relief either.

Q&A: Expert gives tips to stay fit for finals

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer • April 23, 2018

Students hardly have time to work out during the semester, but finding time for physical activity becomes even more of a hassle when finals roll around. Putting time in to study for finals may take precedent...

Freshmen, don’t neglect exercise while on campus

By Alex Wise / For The Pitt News • May 28, 2014

You’d never guess it if you looked at me now, but I used to be semi-athletic. I could dunk with ease and I contributed a respectable amount to a few district championship-caliber basketball teams. I...