The Core Workout

Chapter 3:
       

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                This image pertains to the idea of working out the core, in order to achieve a nice and strong abdominal shape. Abs are highly desired by most people who are on the road of having a fit body. As a college student, you can apply some of the workouts that I will list down below in your room. It is the most convenient for a workout being that it does not depend on weights or machines. Whether the circumstance concerns rain, inconvenience, location, etc., your room is the best option to workout the core. For this specific workout, a minimum of ten minutes will be taken up. You will surely see drastic changes very soon if you utilize this workout at least five times a day. After each ab workout, take at most a minute break.


1. 25 reps crunches-with knees up, perpendicular to the floor
2. 30 reps knee to elbow- bring entire leg to your opposite elbow, while laying flat on the ground
3. 40 Secs of flutter kicks - while on your back, slightly lift both legs and swing it in a up-down motion without touching the floor.
4. 15 reps of pulse - ups- point both legs in a vertical position towards the ceiling and move it in an upward thrust motion.
5. 1 minute elbow plank- in a push up- like position, keep your back straight while holding your weight on just your elbows and feet.
6. 25 reps leg raises-  lay in a curled position, having your neck up from the ground and lifting both legs at a 90 degree angle.
7. 20 reps of sitting twists- normal crunch position, but involves a twisting motion to affect more of the core such as the strengthening your obliques.

For more ab workouts, you can visit this website :
 https://darebee.com/ab-exercises.html

Building Self- Confidence and Discipline

Chapter 2: The First Step
         
        The first step in guaranteeing a healthy body is self-discipline. Discipline is essential because it will push you forward regardless of the roadblocks that may hinder your journey to fitness. It is totally difficult to discipline yourself because it must require a change to your usual lifestyle. Whether it be not eating any more Oreos, or simply running outside for at least ten minutes instead of playing video games, are some of the things that you should force yourself to do. Every one is different, however, that does not mean that you cannot find a way to discipline yourself.
         Starting this new year fresh, I had to cut out all of the foods that were a lot of calories and contained high fructose corn syrup. Of course I felt like giving up; although, I knew that I must mentally prepare myself to avoid failure. This is when discipline played its role. The start of every journey is usually the most difficult because your body and mind are not used to these changes.
         Once you are are disciplined, then it will start to influence an increase in confidence. Confidence will always prevail. It is a quality that one will have to promote motivation. If college students are confident to succeed, they will be successful. They are confident because of the initial discipline that they took upon for themselves.
          These are the first two steps before one can achieve their main fitness goal. I know it will be a hard because of the temptation to eat ice cream, or tiredness to sleep; however, a strict routine will overall create happiness. There are going to be many times when you want to find an excuse to escape a workout or a meal, but simply cannot due to discipline. Once you begin to follow a strict routine, life will not seem as difficult.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1:

             High school graduation is the catalyst for a new chapter in my life. In this new independent stage, I find it difficult to maintain a good overall balance. This balance that I am referring to is called the "triangle balance," consisting of three essential aspects to guarantee a healthy well-being. At the start of college, I had the mentality to believe that my "triangle" will be the same going into the college. Little did I know that I was wrong. As a freshmen with only one month of experience in college, discipline and self- control are two prime factors that influence this "triangle". The three areas of the triangle consists of your personal, academic, and social life. 

            Under personal life, fitness and nutrition are crucial aspects to maintain a healthy body. Well Jason, what makes a healthy body? It may seem like common sense, but sustaining a healthy diet and exercising are keys to guarantee a life filled will happiness and contentment. 

             For college students, it is imperative to seek health as your number one priority. Discipline is difficult to do; however, determination in achieving any goal will help conquer that. Self- discipline will prevent the interest of obtaining food at the dinning hall, fast food places, vending machines, and any place contributing to an increase in fat. 

             Life in a college setting requires much independence, which primarily includes choosing what you put into your body and what you do with your body afterwards. Choosing to make a healthy start this early will benefit my overall four year journey at this university. In here, I will discuss about different exercises and daily meals that one can have to ensure a great college life. Building character and personal qualities will also be addressed for healthy motivation. We are in this together! 

   This should be your main focus for a healthy lifestyle:

                                        

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