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A little exercise a day will help keep the doctor away, while attracting an influx of suitors (hey, even if you're in a relationship, it's still flattering). Here are some ways to stay fit in both body and mind.

Beginning Yoga

By Christopher Schonberger
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Quick Tips
  1. Calm down – Many recent grads flock to yoga because they want to reinvent themselves. It’s not really that type of party for most people, but there’s no denying that it’s a good workout and can make you feel a lot better. Go in with a relaxed attitude and enjoy.
  2. Try different types – There may not be a “yoga class for everyone,” but there are a wide range of classes catering to different skill levels and goals. Don’t just sweat your ass off in Bikram and swear off all yoga for good. Try some different practices until you find one you like.
  3. Find the right class – Use YogaFinder.com and Yoga.com to find classes in your area, and remember that many gyms offer classes for free with membership. If you want to join a studio, ask around for recommendations and take a trial class before committing.
  4. Go with the flow – Different people have different opinions on the meditative aspect of yoga, and many classes are almost entirely focused on exercise anyway. That said, have an open mind and enjoy the closeness that yoga helps you feel to your body and breath.
  5. Buy a mat – If you’re really going to start doing yoga regularly, get your own mat. You may look like a bohemian wankster on the subway, but at least you won’t have to pay rental fees or soak up the last yogi’s sweat.

When a recent grad suddenly expresses interest in yoga, you know that they are either extremely hungover or have recently been thinking about “the future” and got depressed. Maybe they’re not exactly sure what’s wrong, but they know they need a lifestyle change to get back on track. Simply “working out” will not suffice. They feel the need to address the mind-body-and-soul trifecta in its totality…preferably all at once, for about an hour at a time.

Joining a Gym

By David Pekema
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  1. Find a deal – Gym fees can range from $30 to over $200 per month, so look for something that fits into your budget. Always try to bargain down the price, and be wary of large initiation fees and long contracts.
  2. Convenience – If you need to drive all the way across town to get to the gym, chances are you won't bother. Some (often pricier) membership programs allow members to use multiple locations, a definite plus if you want to work out near both the home and office.
  3. Amenities – Many gyms have showers, steam rooms, and pools. Some even offer a couple of free private training sessions. Find a gym with amenities that actually fit in with your workout preferences.
  4. Part-time gym rat – In some parts of the country, gyms with no long-term contracts allow you the option of only being a member during the cold and wet months. Also, some gyms allow members to suspend their account for months at a time.
  5. Fun and variety – Once you've chosen a workout method, you need to be sure to keep it fresh and exciting. Check out these Work Out Routines for a plethora of workout and exercise options to help keep our routine fun and interesting.

While attending Berkeley, my nickname was the Human Metamucil Pill for my abnormal discipline and regularity. Every morning at eight-thirty, I could be found in the gym sweating, pumping, and gyrating away. It brought a level of calm—not to mention health—to my life, and I couldn’t have been happier

Top Ten Things to Do After Graduating

By Christopher Schonberger
6/19/09
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The best way to postpone (if not avoid) the feeling of post-grad dread is to take a step back and give yourself some time to decompress. For all the tomfoolery that goes on, college is a tough gig, and you wouldn’t be the first person to feel burnt out on commencement day.

What's the Sickest City?

By Christopher Schonberger
4/14/09
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Living in a city has many perils, not the least of which is the hordes of sniffling, coughing, disgusting sick people walking around like plague-riddled zombies ready to infect you with their presence. But now, thanks to Sick City, you know when it's safe to venture out and when you risk being felled by the bleary-eyed masses.

"It's Coming Home..."

By Tom Wiseman
3/09/09
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"...It's coming home, it's coming - Football's coming home!"

Coming home? Me?! Oh no, I'm staying here for good (well, for better or worse in these days and times) but the beautiful game keeps it moving.

Join a Gym While Prices Are Low

By Christopher Schonberger
1/05/09
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It's the first Monday after New Year's, and every chaunce and his grandma has made a resolution to "get fit." The bad news is, you probably won't actually follow through on your plans to work out more (only joking). The good news is that for once, your motivations are actually aligned with the gym's.

Next-Gen Tissues

By Christopher Schonberger
11/19/08
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The good people at Puffs were kind enough to send us over some of their new "Puffs Plus with a Scent of Vicks" tissues. Like shirts with built-in insect-repellent or those socks that claim to have aloe vera in them, these tissues are infused with moisturizing lotion and the scent of Vicks

Off to Mongolia

By Christopher Schonberger
8/07/08
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I'm "mailing" this post in via BlackBerry because I've been hustling like a madman to get ready for my trip to...Mongolia!?! There was a time when I never would have predicted that I'd ever go to Mongolia, but life is funny like that

Only in New York...

By Christopher Schonberger
8/01/08
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Summer is the season of “getting out of town” on the weekends, and when I do a lot of people from other places ask me what it’s like to live in Manhattan. “Do you see a lot of celebrities?” (No.) “Is the pizza amazing

10 Things to Stop Worrying About

By Jason Richards
7/31/08
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There are enough issues to confront in recent grad life without being consumed by vague fears about getting cancer from your cell phone or becoming infertile because you drank so much Mountain Dew as a kid.

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