Health "Freshman Fifteen"

Everyone hears about the "freshmen fifteen" or the amount of weight that those just going into college gain because of the stress and daily problems that arise in college. Most incoming freshman and sometimes even those upper classman gain some weight when the year begins. Those first few months prove to be disasterous and the weeks before finals are not much better. However with some planning and a little effort that "freshmen fifteen" can be slimmed down to the single digits or even in the negatives.
On campus, especially at Muskingum, the natural landscape around will provide with perfects space to exercise. There is not the crowded sidewalks that are prominent within the city and the dangerous of no sidewalks like in the rural areas. On campus there is the priveledge of having a safe sidewalk to run, walk, or jog on. However much you would want to and whenever you would want to. Even better is that you don't have to pay to use it liek you would a gym or fitness class that could be taken. There is also the positive of fresh air which is very healthy for your mind and body. Which can relieve much of the stress from the day by stretching your muscles and getting lots of oxygen to the brain. All of which lead to a healthy life.
Also on campus Muskingum is lucky to have it's own work-out center. Not the size of an olympic gym it caters to almost everyones needs. There are many treadmills, bikes, ellipticals and many more work out equipment to use. Being placed in between both dorms keeps it a close distance to both hills. Allowing for easy access to the facilities. For those who are going for a buff look the lifting equipment is mostly up to standards and has something every muscle needed. Yet if working out in a rigorous fashion isn't your type there is an exercise room with mirrors and exercise balls and small weights to lift. More of an aerobics/yoga type room. Yet there is also jump-ropes for those into big bursts of energy. All of these will keep the body and mind healthy which will help your brain function at it's utmost capacity. Which is needed when trying to get through that first year of college.