UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 29, Page TT-4
April 25, 1996
TechTalk
Fitness FUNdamentals
Exercise
Fitness isn't just about intense aerobic workouts accompanied by
loud dance music. It's also about gentle stretching and relaxation
accompanied by soft, tranquil sounds.
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness level through
aerobic dance or reduce your stress level through yoga and meditation,
you can find an appropriate class through the University's wide range
of fitness programs.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and spouses are eligible to
attend fitness classes, which are scheduled for five to six weeks, and
are offered seven times a year. A nominal fee pays for trained
instructors and supplemental equipment. You can take a class in any of
the following areas:
Aquatics
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Step
Aqua Combo
Deep Water Workout
Relaxation
Meditation
Yoga I
Yoga II
Light Workouts
Fitness 101
Super Stretch
Walk to Win
Workout to Win
Weight Training
Beginning Weight Training
Intermediate Weight Training
Body Building
Body Works
Conditioning
Power Circuit
Plyometric and Speed Training
Ski Conditioning
Aerobics
Aerobic Dance
Cardio Step
Step and Slide
90 Minute Combo
AeroPump
Country Fitness
To find out more about finess classes, link to the fitness Web site at
the URL http://www.udel.edu/lynam/fitness/fitness.html
Diet
Besides physical activity, nutrition and diet are important
elements to a healthy lifestyle. The Web site for the Department of
Nutrition and Dietetics offers links to Internet resources for
nutrition.
For example, you can link to "The 'Virtual' Nutrition Center,"
which offers information about dietary topics such as fat and
cholesterol levels and child and adolescent nutrition.
Or, you can check out the questions sent to "Ask the Dietician,"
a question-and-answer site, supported by Joanne Larsen, M.S.,R.D.
Questions range from the effects of caffeine to the differences
between sugar and artificial sweeteners.
To find out more about nutrition and dietetics, link to the Department
of Nutrition and Dietetics' Web site at the URL
http://www.udel.edu/rfang/ntdt/index.html