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Welcome to Fit, a health and wellness guide. Throughout the year, monthly special sections like Fit will be released with the College Heights Herald. These special sections are created by Cherry Creative, a new entity within WKU Student Publications. Cherry Creative is a team of creative storytellers — writers, designers, artists, photographers and videographers with the skills to produce insightful, impactful media. Our goal is to partner with the Bowling Green community to create fun, high-quality, valuable guides throughout the year. Whether it is insight into all things Homecoming or helpful finance tips, Cherry Creative will be a source of engaging, beneficial content for WKU and the greater community. Fit kicks off this semester by encouraging students to stay healthy. Health is not just about eating well or working out; it is about taking care of yourself physically and mentally. We hope you learn some new ways to take care of yourself and are encouraged to improve your health. Best, Nicole Childress Creative Director
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CVS shares 4 ways to beat the flu By Mariah Southers
Wash your hands, disinfect everything and prepare yourself because everyone’s least favorite time of year is quickly approaching. Amidst the joys of autumn, football season and homecoming comes the misery of flu season. Each year, millions of people suffer from the seasonal flu. Influenza viruses typically circulate in the United States annually, most commonly from late fall through early spring, according to the Centers for Disease
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Control and Prevention. One of the best ways to protect yourself from the flu is by getting vaccinated, but only 46 percent of college students say they typically get vaccinated, according to a 2017 survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. College students should do everything possible to protect themselves from catching the flu and resources like the CVS Pharmacy next to campus make that easier.
GET THE FLU SHOT CVS pharmacist Meghan Tarter said that now is the time to get a flu shot. “The single best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu shot,” Tarter said. By getting the flu shot you protect yourself from the flu, make symptoms less severe if you do contract the flu later and prevent the flu from spreading to others around you. You can get the flu shot at any CVS location. Almost all insurance policies cover the vaccine in full, and it takes less than 10 minutes. After you get your flu shot at CVS, you will also receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase. Make sure that you bring your health insurance card or a picture of it, and wear clothing that allows for the vaccine to be injected into your upper arm.
TAKE PREVENTATIVE ACTION There are a variety of vitamins you can use to avoid getting the flu. “C, B6, and E vitamins all help to prevent you from getting sick,” Tarter said. Particularly, vitamin C products or supplements are the most effective for keeping the flu at bay, and you can pick them up at CVS. Fruits and vegetables also contain a lot of vitamins that can help boost your immune system. Managing your stress is important as well because stress will weaken your immune system, making it harder to fight off viruses.
KNOW THE SIGNS When in doubt, keep your possible flu virus away from others, Tarter said. “If you think you are sick, stay away,” she said. “Don’t go to class and don’t be out and about.” Flu symptoms can include but are not limited to: -Fever chills -Muscle aches -Cough -Sore throat -Fatigue -Headache -Runny or stuffy nose
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Wendy Grimes, the manager of the CVS store on Kentucky Street, said college students are especially at risk for the flu. “College is such close quarters,” she said. “If one student gets infected, it’s not a week before everyone is infected.” Avoid being around sick friends or classmates and stay away from public spaces where the flu is getting passed around. Practice good personal hygiene and disinfect your living spaces constantly. If you do all you can to prevent the flu and still catch it, make sure to respond immediately. Go to a clinic as soon as possible. CVS can fill your prescriptions, and WKU students can use Big Red dollars at any Bowling Green location to pay for flu season items or anything else they need. 3
Get Hydrated 1/2 avocado, ripened 1 tbsp honey 1/4 cup of oats Avocado, honey and oats are all known to help moisturize your skin. Try this recipe for super supple skin.
Minimize Pores 1 egg white 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp lemon juice
Exfoliate 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp cinnamon
Egg white and lemon can both help tighten skin and minimize your pores. Add in a little honey to make sure your skin does not dry out.
Brown sugar will help exfoliate your skin, while the coconut oil will keep it moisturized. Adding in cinnamon can help reduce redness.
DIY face masks By Nicole Childress The iconic girls’-night-in often includes watching a rom-com, binging on candy and applying face masks. But did you know, you can actually make your own face masks at home? Save a few dollars by using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. I explored some of the internet’s greatest DIY face masks and here are some of my favorites, adapted from Elle and Self.
All photos by Phoebe Alcala
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Classic Shortcuts: Counting calories on the Hill By Mariah Southers, Writer and Bryson Lacasse, Designer It’s WKU’s token trademark: the Hill. Every Hilltopper has a love or hate relationship with the beloved landscape. But regardless of how you may feel about the climb, trips up the Hill are an inevitable part of life at WKU. Whether you walk straight up the middle from Pearce-Ford Tower to Cherry Hall or take every shortcut possible, you are guaranteed a workout. The real question is: How much of a workout is it? And just how many trips up the Hill will it take to really earn the orange chicken at Panda Express?
TRIP 1 (No Shortcuts) Distance: 1.02 miles Steps: 2,007 Elevation gain: 8 floors Total time: 15 minutes 24 seconds Average pace: 15 minutes 6 seconds per mile
TRIP 2 (Shortcuts)
Distance: 0.79 miles Steps: 1,681
Elevation gain: 5 floors Total time: 16 minutes 25 seconds Average pace: 20 minutes 47 seconds per mile *Recorded with the Health app on an Apple iPhone 7
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Juices add Zest to life By Ryan Goodlett
Pineapple is one of the main ingredients in one of Zest’s most popular drinks, “Hula Hooch,” which has anti-inflammatory properties and improves cognitive functions. (Submitted photo)
Emma Napier knows firsthand the effects that the college lifestyle can have on the body. After gaining 45 pounds as a student at WKU, she knew it was time to make a change and start caring about the way she treated her body. When Napier was a competitive athlete in high school, working out was easy — she didn’t have to go out of her way. But when she went to the gym on her own in college, she didn’t know what to do or where to start with her workout. She started taking classes at The Spot in downtown Bowling Green and discovered her love for juice at the neighboring Zest. Napier took ownership of Zest in June, and she said part of her focus is to help college students who are going through the same struggles she did. “It’s important to me to be a source of nutrition for students because I’ve been there; I know what it’s like to be at a low point in your health,” she said. After losing 40 pounds in a year, Napier found that while working out is an important component
of fitness, your body will not change if your diet doesn’t. Incorporating juice into her diet gave her more energy and made her feel lighter. The juices are made from all-natural ingredients, with no added preservatives or sugar. The ingredients listed on the lid of the bottle are the only ingredients in the juice. For example, one of their most popular juices, “Hula Hooch,” contains pineapple, apple and mint. A more filling juice would be one with a vegetable base, like “Kale Yeah!” This juice contains kale, romaine lettuce, apples, ginger and limes. While some people might be hesitant about the high level of natural sugars from the fruit in the juice, Napier said a body needs sugar and carbs to provide energy. She explained that low-carb diets result in weight loss by causing the body to burn fat as energy, rather than relying on carb intake for energy. A bottle of juice contains the servings of nutrients needed to remain balanced and healthy. Because cutting out artificial sugar is key to a healthy diet, Zest offers juice cleanses to detox. A mini-cleanse is three days, including four juices per day and allowing for one heavy, nutritious meal. Week-long cleanses consist of drinking six juices per day. Napier said people who have done the cleanse notice results such as higher energy, zero bloat, and a 3-5 pound weight loss. The cleanses are planned out with suggested juices for each customer’s specific needs. Green juices — although an acquired taste — are recommended for meal replacements because they are more filling. Napier struggled with poor body image which resulted in low self-esteem throughout college. She wants to help students in similar positions by providing healthy meal and snack alternatives in the form of juice and proving that change is possible. “It’s worth it — I promise.” Napier said, “Yes, eating healthy can be expensive, but it is an investment in your health.” Napier believes that when you love your body, you will respect it. Being intentional about what you consume and remembering that everything adds up is important, she said. “There is not one single natural thing in a PopTart,” she said. “What is that doing for you?” Napier believes when you love your body, you will respect it. When you start to invest in your body, you start to notice changes that result in looking and feeling better. Juicing has become a trend, but Napier said it’s for good reasons, and she considers Bowling Green very fortunate to have a part in it. 6
Juices for every need Kale Yeah! Rich in potassium Fights cancer Reduces cholesterol
Hula Hooch Anti-inflammatory Improves cognitive functions
Apple Zinger Aids in digestion Eases migraines Boosts metabolism
Happy Beet Great for detoxing Aids in digestion Increases breast milk Lowers blood sugar
GoGo Green High in potassium Hydrates skin Promotes nail and hair growth Boosts immune system
Midnight Elixir Activated charcoal Great for detoxing
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A vegan vanilla latte cupcake and gluten-free macarons are among the many options Little Fox Bakery offers for customers with a variety of dietary needs. BELOW: Alison Taylor, owner of Little Fox Bakery, squeezes cream filling onto her homemade Oreo cookies, a twist on the classic treat. (Photos by Lauren Pestoff)
Little Fox Bakery offers sweet treats for every diet By Spencer Wells
A jar filled to the brim with wintergreen cookies sits on a countertop next to a clear glass display with the day’s freshly-made baked goods. The jar has a small label stating “$1 macarons”. The tiny, colorful, gluten-free cookies have become one of the most popular items at Little Fox Bakery, said Alison Taylor, the bakery’s owner and the creator of the recipe. “If we run out of them, there are calls and questions about their availability,” she said.
Little Fox Bakery appeals to customers with a variety of dietary needs, specializing in assorted vegan and gluten-free options. Little Fox Bakery has about 30 vegan flavors that rotate on a weekly basis. The bakery puts out about three different flavors per week and stocks their vegan items fresh daily. Little Fox Bakery also makes vegan cakes to order. Taylor says the cakes are great for birthdays and other special events. Customers can order a vegan cake in any of the 30 flavors Little Fox Bakery offers or
request a flavor. “It’s exciting to get something that’s totally new,” Taylor said. “We enjoy experimenting and mixing flavors.” Another pair of hands behind the treats is baker Tori Trujillo, who said she also enjoys creating vegan items. “There’s really a lot of options on doing vegan items,” Trujillo said. “We can pretty much do any of our normal cupcakes vegan. It’s just tweaking the recipe.” Little Fox Bakery also ensures their gluten-free customers have plenty of options. One way they do this is through their Wheatless Wednesday events, which occur every other Wednesday. Wheatless Wednesdays 9
showcase one special gluten-free treat that is available all day long. “It changes every event,” Taylor said. “We’ve done tarts, cakes, and even an ice cream cake. We want to make sure our gluten-free patrons have a variety of options.” At Little Fox Bakery, having specific dietary needs doesn’t mean having to eat bland food. “With many of our products, I wanted a really stand-out flavor,” Taylor said. “I feel like a lot of American baked goods and a lot of American sweets are just sweet, but not much of anything else.” Taylor said she especially thought of students when crafting a relaxed atmosphere for the bakery.
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Turning up the heat: A beginner’s guide to hot yoga
Anice “Yoga Mama” Bishop (from left to right), Justin Johnson, Tony “Yoga Daddy” Bishop, and Keeley Rogers. Johnson, who regularly attended hot yoga classes, was a standout basketball player for WKU and was recruited by Italian program Cagliari Dinamo Academy upon graduation. (Submitted photo)
By Mariah Southers
Walking into any new exercise environment for the first time can be terrifying, especially when that new environment includes an extremely hot room, yoga poses and lots of sweat. This is the world of Hot Yoga Bowling Green, the yoga experience that combines a whole body workout with extremely hot temperatures. With temperatures varying from 95 to 105 degrees depending on the class, hot yoga may sound intimidating to a person new to the yoga community. Tony Bishop, the director and chief instructor at Hot Yoga Bowling Green, is determined to create a welcoming space for all people regardless of age, flexibility or skill level. “Hot yoga is, all in all, for all,” Bishop said. “We’ve all had a first class at some point.” Hot Yoga Bowling Green offers a range of classes, with beginner through advanced levels. Bishop suggests that beginners start out exploring the restorative or traditional classes. These classes are a good place to get comfortable with the powerful healing effects of hot yoga, while also becoming acclimated to the hot temperatures. Many yoga beginners
have some concerns surrounding their lack of knowledge of yoga poses or lingo. At Hot Yoga Bowling Green, each class is taught by a yoga professional who helps students every step of the way, giving physical cues and taking part in instructional participation. Bishop said that hot yoga first timers should come into class with an open mind. “Right before you come in, set your intention,” he said. “Why are you coming? What are you looking for from this experience? Balance? Flexibility? A workout?” In addition to mental preparation, hydration is a necessity when preparing for your first hot yoga class. “Start hydrating now and bring between 30 to 40 ounces of water to class,” Bishop said. A misconception is that yoga is just stretching. Bishop said that hot yoga incorporates every part of the body, using almost 100 percent of all muscles and almost 100 percent range of motion. “Other workouts do just leg day or ab day, but hot yoga gets it all done in one class,” Bishop said. Hot yoga is a catalyst for eliminating toxins, relieving stress and tension, and
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promoting overall physical fitness. A 90-minute class can burn approximately 500 to 800 calories. Bishop said that working out with your own body weight allows for body sculpting, while also concentrating on increasing lung capacity, strength and power. Taking a class at Hot Yoga Bowling Green is sure to be a new, innovative experience. Whether you come in seeking mental renewal, muscle tone or an increase in flexibility, Bishop believes that Hot Yoga Bowling Green is a place for growth. “You create in class,” he said. “You don’t have to be an expert when you come in.” Hot Yoga Bowling Green offers a variety of classes Monday through Saturday.
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WORDS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS Hatha yoga: Hatha means balance like the sun and moon. It is a type of yoga in which you do difficult positions while breathing normally.
Namaste: A sign of honor and respect for one another, namaste is a Hindu term meaning: the light within me honors the light within you.
Pranayama: The formal practice of controlling the breath, which is the source of our vital life force. Yogi: A male yoga participant. Yogini: A female yoga participant. Downward Dog: This popular pose starts with both your hands and feet on the ground. Using slightly bent arms, press your hips up and back reaching your chest towards your thighs. Lift up through the tailbone to keep your spine straight and long. Tree Pose: This common pose starts with shifting your weight slightly onto your left foot. Draw your right foot up and place the sole against your inner left thigh with toes pointing toward the floor and hold.
Melinda Grimsely-Smith, international scholarships coordinator and fellowship adviser at the OďŹƒce of Scholar Development recently completed a Half-Ironman competition, consisting of a 1.2-mile swim followed immediately by a 56-mile bike ride and then a 13.1-mile run. (Photo by Grace Pritchett)
Iron Woman By Ryan Goodlett
Melinda Grimsley-Smith says training for a race like the half-Ironman takes discipline and commitment. “It’s not about setting the world on fire every day,” Grimsley-Smith said. “It’s about practicing discipline and learning to be faithful to your goals by working towards them in small increments daily.” (Photo by Grace Pritchett)
Students know Melinda Grimsley-Smith as the international scholarships coordinator and fellowship adviser in the Office of Scholar Development on campus. She has helped prepare many students for competitive national and international scholarships including the Fulbright, a program for which WKU produces a top number of students. Grimsley-Smith’s approach to assisting students stems from her own personal beliefs in the importance of setting goals and seeing them through to the finish line — literally. In her spare time, Grimsley-Smith pursues fitness in the form of running 5ks, 10ks and halfmarathons, as well as participating in triathlons. She most recently completed a 70.3 mile halfIronman Triathlon. Growing up, the closest Grimsley-Smith got to exercise was marching in her high school
and college marching bands as a piccolo player. She found running to be physically painful and unenjoyable. However, transitioning into her doctoral program led her to seek structure in the form of a training schedule. Grimsley-Smith picked up the bad health habit of smoking when she was 18 years old. Years later, confronting failure and navigating challenges and opportunities throughout her Ph.D. program motivated Grimsley-Smith to manage her anxiety in a healthy way that benefited her body rather than damaged it. She didn’t just take up running; she took up running races. Although it’s difficult to quit an addictive habit, Grimsley-Smith became determined to invest in her physical health by replacing smoking with running. She wanted to have a child soon and used that as motivation to become smoke-free and healthier by the time she got pregnant. 12
Having struggled with anxiety throughout her life, Grimsley-Smith found solace from her stress in exerting herself physically and extending her limitations day by day. She describes herself as “extremely goal-oriented” and finds fulfillment in accomplishing her goals. When her body feels tired or sore, she is pleased with her effort and allows her mind to calm, knowing that she has done something productive that results in the improvement of both her physical and mental health. Grimsley-Smith’s job at WKU is oriented around helping students articulate their goals and figuring out how to accomplish them. Because she has firsthand experience working in increments toward something that feels impossible, Grimsley-Smith is better equipped to relate to students and help them realize that their wildest dreams and goals are attainable. Recent WKU graduate and Fulbright Scholar
Sarah Linder said Grimsley-Smith helped her through every step of the Fulbright application process, from research, to writing, to the interview. “She was so encouraging and helped me focus my interests and future goals,” Linder said. “I wouldn’t be sitting here in the U.K. now without her.” The most recent challenge Grimsley-Smith took on was the half-Ironman Triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that she completed in May. The components of the half-Ironman include swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles and running 13.1 miles. Grimsley-Smith trained six days per week for the race, rotating between running, swimming, and biking each day. She has done the majority of her training all on her own. She loves learning and extensively researched how to best prepare for a race of that caliber. She is involved in a local triathlon club, T3 Multi-Sport, which she has found to be a good resource for workouts and training advice.
“She was so encouraging and helped me focus my interests and future goals. I wouldn’t be sitting here in the U.K. now without her.” Sarah Linder Fulbright Scholar
Grimsley-Smith is also the mother of two daughters — a 9 year old and a 4 year old. She said that she worked to make sure her training schedule never got in the way of her mom schedule. Her goal was to wake up and complete her training for the day by the time her girls woke up around 6 a.m. Discipline has been a central theme in Grimsley-Smith’s life, and has been largely shaped by her pursuit of fitness. She has found that there is power in scheduling, and prioritizing is key. “Everything can be done, just not at the same time,” Grimsley-Smith said. She asks herself “what sounds more fun right now?” and “what is more important to me right now?” and bases her decisions off of the answers. “All it takes is choosing your priority and getting started.” For Grimsley-Smith, part of staying committed to her training is not allowing herself to say no or make excuses. She does little things like laying her training clothes out at night. That way, when she rises before the sun, she has one less excuse to postpone her training. She references Jerry Seinfeld’s method for creative success: “Don’t break the chain.” As Grimsley-Smith explained, productivity is about doing something every day, and she said Seinfeld’s commitment to write something every day, big
or small, exemplified that. Grimsley-Smith takes a similar approach in taking things one step at a time, accomplishing her goals for the day and being able to mark each one off her list. “It’s not about setting the world on fire every PREMIERE FACIAL AND BODY WAXING day,” Grimsley-Smith said. “It’s about practicing discipline and learning to be faithful to your goals by working towards them in small increments daily.” OFF Going into the 1 ST S E RV I C E half-Ironman Triathlon, Grimsley-Smith says she USE OUR APP was not 100 percent confident she could do it, TO BOOK but nothing would keep her from trying. She had 2300 Gary Farms Blvd, Bowling Green enough experience to In front of Dick's Sporting Goods know she could trust the 270-938-2508 process and trust her trainFollow us! ing plan. She describes Facebook @waxingthecitybgky Instagram @waxingthecitybowlinggreen herself as a “middle-ofthe-pack” athlete, and the thought of exerting herself at a high level for six and a half hours straight was incredibly daunting. When she crossed the finish line, she said it seemed “magical” last me a lot longer than any trophy or prize,” Grimsthat she was able to complete it. But it wasn’t magic, it ley-Smith said. was the result of being diligent every day. For those who want to pursue fitness and don’t “There is so much more to gain know where to begin, Grimsley-Smith recommends from my training for a race than finding a “tribe.” Trying new things is scary to Grimswinning, and those things are ley-Smith, and the running and triathlon community that she is a part of was not always comfortable to her. what will last me a lot longer The people she met at races were not people she would than any trophy or prize.” typically surround herself with, but they all had one thing in common: they all had the goal of finishing the Melinda Grimsley-Smith race. International Scholarships Coordinator Grimsley-Smith is currently training for the 200mile Bourbon Chase overnight relay race across Kenand Fellowship Advisor tucky’s Bourbon Trail held in October. She is also conGrimsley-Smith wants the same for her students. sidering exploring trail ultramarathons, an adventure Her job focuses on helping students realize what they that she feels is “both exciting and scary.” can do each day to increase their chances of ending up “I’ve done enough scary things to know that at in the place they want to be. the end, it’s not going to be scary anymore,” GrimsAccording to Grimsley-Smith, “applying for scholley-Smith said. arships is not necessarily about winning, it’s about For Grimsley-Smith, it’s not about where she places learning how to apply.” in the race, but everything she has gained along the Grimsley-Smith takes a similar approach to life. way. She is stronger, faster, and fitter than she has ever Life is about the process of trying, and in the end, it is been. not magic that gets you where you want to be, it is the “There is so much more to gain from my training little ways that you were diligent every day. for a race than winning, and those things are what will
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ORAC (The Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center) in the Preston Center offers a wide array of affordable services and activities for students including adventure trips, equipment rental, and bike repair. Their guided trips include kayaking, backpacking, and mountain biking. (Submitted photo)
Preston Center: More than just a gym
Treadmills run, basketballs bounce, and sneakers squeak. These are familiar sights and sounds at the Preston Center. But the Intramural Recreational Sports staff wants students to know that there is more to wellness than playing volleyball and lifting weights. Preston houses many resources that can help improve overall health.
Health & Fitness Lab
Muscle tension and pain can be tough for some students, but Preston Center’s Health & Fitness Lab offers a solution: massage therapy on campus at a cost-effective rate. The Health & Fitness Lab has two licensed massage therapists under the charge of office coordinator Sabrina Pate. A 2005 WKU alumna, Pate works to provide accessible relief to students. “I had a student here the other day who was talking about how she had a debilitating numbness in her hands and was having trouble completing course work,” she said. “From coming
to the massages she’s now not experiencing that. She was able to have a better quality of life.” Rates for massages start at $25 for a half-hour session. That’s about half the price massage therapists charge elsewhere, Pate said. Patrons can get more information at www.wku.edu/healthfitnesslab or can book a massage by calling 270745-6531.
“These trips can help students escape the stresses of class and reconnect with nature,” she said. All of ORAC’s trips are studentled. Graduate assistant Haley Gouine leads many of the trips and also works as a bike mechanic for ORAC. She said that ORAC helps put outdoor activities within reach. “The main goal for ORAC is to make this as affordable to students and the community as possible,” Gouine said. Trips scheduled for the fall semester include mountain biking at Mammoth Cave National Park, backpacking the Appalachian Trail and bouldering in Alabama, among other excursions. More information is available at www.wku.edu/orac.
Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center The Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center (ORAC) housed in Preston Center offers affordable means to experience the outdoors through adventure trips, equipment rental and bike repair. Guided trips offer introductory experiences to many different activities such as mountain biking, backpacking and kayaking. Beyond being beneficial to physical fitness, these adventure activities can also be beneficial to mental health, Pate said.
Aquatics Program Splashing water often brings childhood memories. While many remember the pool as a place to play, it is also a great space for improving overall well-being through working 14
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out or rehabilitation. “Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do for a full-body workout,” Assistant Director of Facilities Candice Douglas said. The Bill Powell Natatorium offers many ways to get fit in the pool including aquafit classes, academic courses, and lanes for lap swimming. The pool can also be used for rehabilitation. Douglas has a personal experience with the benefits of water workouts and their ability to assist with rehab. “I had a knee and ankle injury,” she said. “I rehabbed in the pool first, before I could do workouts on land again.” For those that are not comfortable in the pool, the aquatics program also offers group and private lessons for all ages through their Learn to Swim program. The space can also be reserved for parties and events. More information about acuatic programs is available at www.wku.edu/imrec/aquatics.
Cherry Creative Creative Director Nicole Childress Writing Director Mariah Southers Multimedia Director Grace Pritchett Art Director Craig Ostertag Writers Ryan Goodlett Spencer Wells Photographers Phoebe Alcala Hannah Leboeuf Lauren Pestoff Samuel Zitelli Designers Bryson LaCasse Shayna Dheel Adviser Sam Oldenburg If you are interested in partnering with Cherry Creative, please email us at cherrycreativewku@gmail.com. We would love to help tell your story.