The Intelligent Workout

First Semester is here & that means finding a way not to burn 52,500 calories in order to fit in with the rest of the incoming freshman. When investing in your education, the most important thing to consider is financing foodstuffs. These are the cliff notes for expediently packing on seven kilos because in college the sooner you fall behind the more time you’ll have to catch up.

DO Stick with the Classic College Carbs – Devour easy mac, granola bars, and top ramen in bulk. Avoid filling proteins that are easy to make such as eggs, tuna, protein powder, or trail mix. Begin your courtship with Lil’ Debbie, fight your hunger with Hostess.

DON’T Walk Anywhere if Possible. Ride the bus, drive your car, take the elevator, buy a hoveround, search for moving walkways. Hook a Radio Flyer to unsuspecting sophmores.

There are plenty of weeks left until the official end of summer but Labor Day is slowly creeping closer. Even Thanksgiving Dinner will be here before you know it. It’s hard to find a great piece of advice that doesn’t contradict itself. Nevertheless, here are 42 fitness tips that will give you a headstart on your health goals this season.

#1 – 15% of your one rep max is the best weight to use when performing power movements such as squat jumps. Keep it light and explosive.

#2 – The German candy maker Haribo makes their Gummy Bears with dextrose creating an excellent recovery treat for replenishing your glycogen tank.

#3 – Have some salad the meal before you workout. The phytonutrients will boost your workout and promote blood flow.

#4 – Don’t do something that is considered essential if it throws off your workout mojo. If an exercise, supplement, or food timing doesn’t agree with you then forget it. Don’t skip things just because they are tough though.

#5 – Use peppermint to add an all natural boost to your workout. Ideally dab a little peppermint oil under your nostrils or chew some peppermint gum. A quick brushing with peppermint toothpaste would even do the trick.

#6 – Avoid Soy and Tea Tree Oil. Both these can have negative effects on testosterone levels. Soy Protein is supposed to be fine in amounts up to 25 grams per day but why mess with it?

#7 -If you’re going to eat fast food stick with Subway and make it either a 6-inch club or sweet onion chicken teriyaki on wheat. Roughly 350 calories, 25 grams of protein, with healthy amounts of fat and fiber.