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January 25, 2008

BFIT • BU


BFit•BU Profile: Anne Edmunds

anneedmunds.jpgToday's featured fitness interview profiles Anne Edmunds, the associate director of Admissions.

What is your favorite type of exercise? i.e. Group Fitness Cardio or weight training.
I love walking. There are some trails in my neighborhood that are great for solo walks or walks with a friend. Also, I really enjoy Yoga, since it is good for both the mind and body. I just tried Pilates and really liked it as well. I have enjoyed working out with Jenn Stepaniuk, my personal trainer. She takes into consideration what areas I want to focus on, what restrictions I may have and then she tells me what to do.

Have you noticed a difference in yourself?
Yes! I have lost weight, my body fat percentage has decreased, my muscle mass has increased, my clothes fit better and my friends and colleagues can all tell the difference!

With such a busy schedule how do you fit healthy living in?
You have to make it a priority in your life. For me, that means fitting into my schedule. Personal training has been great for that because of the accountability factor. If I have a scheduled training session, I am committed to showing up at the Beaman. There is always the possibility I can back out of a group fitness session, even if I have it on my calendar, in favor of going home or having dinner with friends. Scheduling time for a long walk with a friend allows me to both exercise and catch up with that friend. I love the efficiency of it!

BFit•BU Health and Fitness Tip
Lots of people work their abs every day, but that is usually not the best way to do it. Treat your abs like any other muscles and work them every other day for the best results. Do two or three different exercises, with two or three sets of each. Do your ab exercises slowly and to the point of fatigue.

Third Annual National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day
Mark your calendars! On Wed., Feb. 20, the Beaman Center is hosting its Third Annual National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day. It’s the biggest fitness day of the year, and we have a full schedule of events to celebrate. This year, we are featuring a special convocation with David Griffin from Season 4 of "The Biggest Loser" and Mark Sutton from D1 Sports Training, an exclusive Eddie George fitness challenge, a 5K Polar Bear Fun Run, free massages, a free MOB cookout, and so much more! With over 13 events and 30 sponsors, you are sure to find some way to celebrate Health and Fitness on this special day. Great prizes, free T-shirts, and more will be given out all day long. For a detailed list of events, please go to http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu and check out what our day has in store for you!


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