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8 Benefits of Swimming

By: Kristin Knight Are you looking for a new way to workout? Try swimming! There are so many benefits associated with swimming, and in case you haven’t noticed, our aquatics facility is stunning. Learn about all swimming has to offer and how to get started […]


Everything You Need to Know About OP

By: Kristin Knight  “My passion for the outdoors is something that I found when I was a freshman in college, so being able to share passion every day is a dream,” says Program Coordinator Meghan Belanger. “Through the outdoors, I have found more than fresh […]


Why Keep a Wellness Journal?

By: Kristin Knight Making wellness goals is easy, but actually sticking with them is a different story. Keeping a wellness journal can be a great way to turn your goals into reality.  How to get started Before getting started, it’s important to decide what you’re […]


How to Beat a Mid-Semester Fitness Slump

By: Kristin Knight It’s that time of year when classes are picking up and the mid-semester slump is hitting hard. Just getting enough sleep can be difficult, let alone making time for a workout. However, here are ten great ways to beat the mid-semester slump […]


5 Reasons You Need a Workout Buddy

By: Kristin Knight Even when you have the best intentions, it can be difficult to make time for a workout. Recruiting a workout buddy is a great way to improve your chances of making it to the gym and amp up your workout. Here are […]


Active Recovery and How it Benefits You

By: Kristin Knight I’ll be honest; normally after I do cardio, I grab a yoga mat to “do abs,” but really I just lay there, scrolling through Instagram, telling myself I deserve a break after all the hard work I did. While it’s important not […]


What to Eat in the Pit Before Your Workout

By: Kristin Knight What you eat or don’t eat before going to the gym can make or break your workout. It’s important to eat foods that will fuel your body, but to eat just the right amount so you don’t feel sluggish. Carbohydrates are good […]


Meet Our Marketing Coordinator

By: Mary Dunlop Hi! I’m Mary Dunlop, The Marketing Coordinator for the Wake Forest Wellbeing Center! I service multiple wellbeing focused departments by developing and integrating cohesive branding standards and marketing plans. I also lead the student marketing team which includes graphic designers, web content […]


10 Memes to Get You Through Your Workout

By: Kristin Knight Do you need a little mid-workout pick-me-up? Or honestly just a good laugh while you’re chilling on the couch? We’ve put together these 10 gems for you. And yes, laughing does count as an ab workout! 1. Now no one can judge […]


Meet Our Student Marketing Coordinator

By: Maya Dalton Hey y’all! My name is Maya Dalton, and I’m a sophomore here at Wake Forest. I’m from Fairmont, West Virginia, and am planning to major in Politics & International Affairs. Besides Campus Recreation, I’m active in Student Government, Greek Life, leading campus […]


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