5 Thought Patterns to Avoid if You Want a Positive Relationship with Food

You might think about your relationships with friends, family, and even your teachers, but do you ever think about your relationship with food? The other day, I stumbled upon an article a friend of mine...

Healthy Thai Fried Rice with Peanut Sauce

You deserve so much better than takeout.  Time: 30-40 minutes When to eat it: lunch, dinner, perfect for meal prep Perks: High-protein, high fiber Serves: 4* *Note: Either ...

Which Classpass Class You Should Attend, Based on Your Major

So you signed up for ClassPass. Go you: the whole city is now at your fit fingertips. (If you have yet to sign up, I have good news for you: we have an exclusive Fit U promo waiting for ya right here&nb...

5 Reasons Why Fit U Is So Much More Than Your Average Fitness Club

So maybe you’ve heard of Fit University. “Ha!” you might be thinking. “Another overly hyped club of weightlifting, protein-guzzling bro-dudes.” Or maybe you’re like, “I’m not fit, so I can’t do that.” ...

What an Honest Fitstagram Actually Looks Like

Unless you live entirely outside the world of social media, you’ve probably heard of “fitstagrams”. Girls, guys, and people of all ages are embarking on their fitness journeys—publicly. Additionally, Instagr...

This Smoky Kale, Beans, & Rice is the Ultimate Healthy Comfort Meal

Greens, beans, and SO many spices come together for a pot full of smoky, yet totally healthy flavor.  This recipe can easily be made vegetarian by taking out the beef and adding more beans. Cozy up with y...

10 Instagram Worthy Ways to Make Toast Less Boring

Never eat boring toast again.  Toast is a reputable snack choice, there's no doubt. With a healthy mix of carbs and fats, it's a great quick way to eat something yummy and substantial between meals. ...

Fitness Instructors Share The 6 Most Common Newbie Mistakes

You know you're guilt of at least one of these... Ever taken a group fitness class before? I'd be you were really nervous to step into the studio for the first time (we've all been there). Whether you're ...

I Went A Year Without Taking A Rest Day.

Yes, a whole year. Those Nike's have gotten their fair share of wear and tear. Well, ok not quite—11 months and 20 days. Nearly made it. That one-year mark was sinfully close, and I was tempted out of my min...

What It’s Like to Be an Olympic Trial Athlete (in College)

A few months ago, Jesse Garn competed in the Olympic trials. Jesse is a recent graduate from Binghamton University. He graduated this past May, meaning that all of his pre-Olympic training was done during his f...

Six Things You Can Still Do (Without Having A Perfect Body)

Let's get rid of the notion of having a "perfect body." We’ve all been there: You’re eating a cookie, and the thin girl at the table next to you isn’t. All of a sudden, you feel ashamed of eating that cookie. ...

6 Healthy & Easy Dressing Recipes for Any Salad Craving

Let's stop it with the store bought salad dressings already. You are an adult who can make a healthy & easy dressing yo'self. We all love salads, sure. But how many of us are using pre-made, store-bou...

The Sweet Omelette is the Answer to All Your Breakfast Prayers

Just when you thought breakfast couldn't get any better, we give you...the sweet omelette. Yes, you read that right. SWEET. OMELETTE. Sounds weird, I know. But don't knock it 'till you try it. I was so skeptic...

5 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Cinco de MANGO

CHALLENGE: eat mangos for EVERY MEAL OF THE DAY. jk don't do that, you'll ruin mangos for yourself forever. But consider trying one of these awesome ideas or get on Pinterest or something, 'cause it's MANGO SEA...

Finals week, as told by “Parks and Rec”

Finals week is coming.  You’ve said goodbye to your professors:  And opened up your study guides to get cracking with prepping for your finals. And damn, good thing you did, cause when you o...

Universities Everywhere Impose Strict “No Workout Leggings” Dress Code for Undergraduate Courses

You’ve all seen them: the girls (and boys) who go about their days clad in garments meant exclusively for the gym. Nike shoes, lululemon pants, and high ponytails are an all-too-familiar sight around college ca...

This Student is Biking 4,000 Miles for Young Adults with Cancer

This June, Fit University ambassador and University of Tennessee senior, Sydney Trentham plans to bike over 4,000 miles. Yes, you read that right. Over 4,000 miles. You see, Sydney is participating in one...

5 Overnight Oats Ideas that Taste Like Dessert

Tired of your usual oatmeal and looking for something sweet (and portable) to bring for breakfast? Give these 5 overnight oats a try! To make, first: add in your base of oats, milk or milk substitute (I use ...

The Tasty, Nutritious Breakfast You Can Actually Bring to Class

You might have heard of them – overnight oats are the new trend in make-ahead meals, and for good reason! In one portable breakfast, you’ve got your whole grains, protein, dairy or dairy substitute, fruit, AND ...

10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Sweaty Sweetheart

Scrambling for what to buy your fitness-loving lover for Valentine's Day? We've got your back. Here are 10 adorable AND amorous gift ideas for the upcoming holiday! 1. Cute workout leggings Nina B Ro...

Check Yourself: The Silent Predator of the Negative New Year’s Resolution

Well, guys, it’s 2016. A new year. 2015 has come and gone, and I’m sure you’re all doing a lot of worthy reflecting: you’re probably looking back on achievements, feeling thankful for the good things, and fe...

10 Tips to Maintaining Your Sanity During Finals

I know what you're thinking: sanity?! During finals?? Well that's impossible. Okay, guys. Deep breath...   Finals are starting. Your planner is blowing up with frantic scrawls written with the onl...

6 Ways to Make Healthy Latkes

  Happy Hanukkah, Fit University! Gosh, this holiday is great. Not only do the Jews get 8 days of gifts and glory, but we all get to indulge in one of the greasiest, most delicious fried treats arou...

No-Equipment, At-Home Workout to Try This Thanksgiving Break

No gym? No problem. :) Working out at home is not only incredibly convenient, but it also has the added benefits of post-workout food proximity, shower availability, and your own blasting music choices....

5 Ways to Keep Up With Your Workout this Thanksgiving Break

So you’re going home for Thanksgiving. You’re planning to eat copious amounts of sweet potato pie, laze around on the couch, and sleep past noon. SAME. But if you’re like me, you can’t help but think:...

What Do Marathon Training Plans and Knitting Patterns Have in Common?

Answer: Meredith's now an expert at both. I know what you’re thinking: knitting and running? Those are two activities you don’t see paired together too often. I mean, when’s the last time you spotted your gr...

No Workout Left Behind: Public School, the Gym, and You

I’m currently studying to get my certification to teach high school. In educational psychology, there’s this thing called the “deficit perspective”: deficit perspective (noun): a view that individuals from som...