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Personal Trainer Spotlight- Stephanie Peterson

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Stephanie Peterson is a senior, Health Promotion and Wellness Management major.  She is from Layfette NJ, but has really enjoyed her time here at Rowan! She just got certified as a personal trainer this past summer but really likes it so far! What made you choose your major? I wanted a way to share the love I have for fitness and wellness with others.   What made you want to become a personal trainer? I want to help clients create and fulfill their own fitness journey. What is your favorite part of the job? My favorite part would have to be seeing clients make progress toward their goals. It’s really rewarding knowing I helped them make progress. Are you involved in any other organizations on campus? I am very involved on campus; I am also president of women’s club basketball team, treasurer for the National Wellness Institute, and an Admissions Ambassador. What is your best fitness tip? Find a type of exercise you love to do, it’s dif

Apps for a healthy lifestyle

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Today there seems to be an app for everything, and it’s the same for leading a healthy lifestyle.  If you are trying to get in shape there are some super useful apps out there that can help you keep track of your progress.       1. Keiser Ride Buddy Light  This app has been specifically created for the Rec Center’s new Keiser M3 bikes.  It allows you to track all your performance data and upload it to an online “ride journal.”  Come to a spin class and your instructor can even help show you the ropes with this new app! There is one held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week at 12:30! Don’t miss out on it! This app is super simple to use and it helps store everything directly onto your phone!      2. Fit Degree Most people usually will go to the gym with a friend to help them work out.  This is a great way to interact and get healthy at the same time, but you can often find out that just because someone is a good friend does not mean they’re a good gym partner