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Monday, November 17, 2014
Conclusions
When I started this blog, I though that there were more differences between civilians and military folks when it came time to go to the gym. Besides the obvious motivation that one has to stay on tip top shape to perform the mission and stay in, soldiers also have the desire to look good and be healthy. Perhaps our personal motivations don't really matter after all. As long as the workout gets done there is some benefit to us all.
One Last Post
After an entire semester of looking at, interviewing, and researching all things gym related, we've come to the end. My focus in this research has shifted into the marketing/branding/style aspect of gym culture on campus. All things aside, I find it fitting to post my last article on "all things cute" to wear at the gym. Heads up, ladies. This one goes out to you.
Inspiration
Every time time I see pics of disabled soldiers still working out I get embarrassed. Across the world, disabled soldiers still want to workout and be part of team sports. If this does not inspire someone to get of the couch, I don't know what will.
Military Fitness for Civilians
I thinks this pictures illustrates the difference between soldiers and civilians quite clearly. It's so funny that people will actually pay money to workout as a soldier.
Macdill Gym
An official pic of the base gym. I sure miss that place. Working out with your brothers and sisters in arms is wonderful. There's no race or culture involved just people working out in order to better fulfill the mission.
Jamming to Music at the Gym Helps Physiologically
As it turns out, listening to music at the gym doesn't only help with us keeping a rhythm and having fun at the gym, it actually makes us lean mean fitness machines because it actually re configures our body and mental state to use less energy to do more work! As it turns out from the study, listening to music gives a good base for the exercise by providing rhythm and and allowing the mind to focus on other things than the activity at hand. This would make sense because then the body would act on its own in repetition to continue the exercises without hindrances, which increases the work done with less energy physiologically. Even miners sang songs to get them by with a little more ease! So the next time you hit the gym, be sure to remember those headphones!
Fun Heart Healthy Facts.
LOVE yourself by eating right & exercising daily. After we only have one Heart and it's definitely a must to keep us Alive.
Its A Healthy Life No Matter Who YOU Are.
Going to the gym and working out is seriously never a bad option NO matter who YOU are. Why? Let's just start with the fact that going to the gym everyday can help you control your weight by expending 500 calories per day. Exercising daily strengthens your heart and allows it to pumps more efficiently with more strain. It also lowers your blood pressure. And can lower the risk of developing diabetes and certain types of cancers. I guess it's safe to say the gym is the place to be. Going to the gym everyday can help you sleep better which gives you more energy. I know us as college students it definitely wouldn't hurt to be able to get more sleep with all the late nighters we have. Can also be a great way to boost your social life as well as your confidence. Let's see how people from genders and race are benefiting from the gym at Usf through these videos.
From the videos I determined that most Men & Women main goal is for a healthier mindset and lifestyle. Most Men and Women differentiate in what equipments they chose to use depending their interest and sport hobbies. Whether it may be running track or lifting weights the gym is the place to be! And no better than the USF gym which is right around the corner!
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Squats Are not Just For Women.
Squats! Ladies safe to say we all seen them or done them before. We live to hear & say that we only perform squats to get a tighter tush but most definitely not always true. After watching this video Men can too!
Let's See what People Have to say: Poll Results.
View Poll Results: Why do you go to
the gym?
Voters 184. You may not vote on this poll
v I want to be a bodybuilder 12 6.52
v Build muscle 71 38.59%
v Keep fit and healthy 15 8.15%
v Increase my sex appeal 25 13.59%
v Tone up and look better 17
9.24%
v Increase my performance in my sport 15 8.15%
v Because my friends do 1 0.54%
v Lose weight / body fat 23 12.50%
v None of these reasons 5 2.72%
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Found this poll online to be pretty much intact as to why many people chose to workout. I guess it's safe to say that by building muscle will do the trick!
Military Fitness Clothing
Did you know that the founders of Nike are Army Veterans! Yep Yep. Also, did you know Under Armour offers a lot of tactical gear? Maybe that is the reason I saw it all over the base shops. Also, both brands offer a 10% discount to all military members. Pretty neat, huh?
Military Fitness Clothing
For my first comparison I went to the gym at Macdill AFB to conduct some field observation regarding the preferred brand of service members. Not surprisingly, they were Ńike and Under Armour as well. All other major brands were used as well but not as much. Yet, the brands were visible only during individual training. Fitness training as a unit is done with military uniform so I could not tell the brand worn at those times.
Our Survey Results!!!
All the questions we've asked about the gym and the culture of those part of the gym community have been answered, and here is what we found! Some answers seem to fit the stereotypes of what we think about with regards to the people that attend the gym. However, other findings were surprising and allows us to ask more questions about what it's really like to live a life of fitness at a gym. For instance, what about the gym culture makes those that don't attend the gym, not go? This is the first step in a process of understanding not only the culture of the gym, but also the culture of those that don't attend the gym. This means, more research must be conducted! What do you all think about the survey and the results? Did it surprise you? Did it reinforce stereotypes that you've had all along? Let me know and gym-on!
Diversity in Athletic and Gym
Culture at USF – Cultures on Campus Blog
Below is a questionnaire that will aid us in understanding the athletic and gym culture at USF, and to also understand that diversity within that culture. Please answer all questions as honestly and fully as possible to help us better understand the USF gym culture and to celebrate the differences within it.
Individual’s name will be kept strictly confidential.
Information from this questionnaire will be used simply as data represented in
our blog, Cultures on Campus, that we can analyze and understand the diversity
within the gym culture of USF.
Name xxxxxxxxxxx
Age 21
Sex 64% Male
& 36% Female
Major Social
Topics Majors and Fitness/Health Related Majors
Year Mostly
Freshman and Juniors
How often do you attend the gym? Between 2-4 times a week
For how long do you spend on each session? Average of 1 hour
session
Do you exercise alone or with friends/companions? Alone
What types of exercises are you involved in? Males = Free weights, Females = Classes
Do you focus on weight loss, physique, health, recreation, attraction,
meeting new people, etc.?
_Top
3 = Physique, Attraction, Health_________________
Do you focus on your appearance when attending the gym?
_______________ Yes = 82%, No =
18%_________________
What type of clothing do you wear for the gym? i.e. Brands,
types of tops, bottoms, shoes, etc.
_____Top Two Brands: Nike & Under Armour,
Shoes: Nike, Shorts: Nike & Addidas____________
Do you enjoy the exercise process, or is this process
something that you don’t enjoy? Please explain.
Majority
say yes, but they enjoy the results of going to the gym more so
Does the exercise aid in your ability to perform your career,
job, or will aid in your career/job in the future?
Other
than appearance, No = 76% and Yes = 24%__________________
If so, what career/job/line of work? Huge variation, between
healthcare, to law enforcement to the arts
Do you take part in sports activities, and if so, which
sport?
___Mostly males were a part of teams, like football, soccer,
etc. with variation
Outside of the gym, how do you see the portrayal of gym
culture, such as in the media like television or magazines?
___The gym is seen as being dominated by those that are
already in shape
Do you believe that the gym is a place for everybody, whether
someone is in shape or not?
Yes =
86%, No = 14%
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