University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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Lunging forward, aerobics class members workout in the HPER building dance and exercise facility. More than 250 students enrolled in aerobics classes each semester in an effort to stay in shape. (Doug Keesee photo) Tighteningthe collar on weights, Tim McDonald prepares to bench press as part of his exercise routine. McDonald, like many other students, attempted to get to the HPER on a regular basis. (Jim Mayhan photo) in preparation for an intramural game. Shannon Jewell puts in some time in the weight room. Jewell was a member of the Futrall Hall Flames basketball team in the intramural league. (Jim Mayhan photo)

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Students hit the track, pool and weight room while getting HYSICAL Avoiding cholesterol, counting calories and VISITING THE GYM BECAME PART OF THE DAILY COLLEGE ROUTINE FOR THOSE SEEKING A SLIM, HEALTHY BODY • It was something ev¬ eryone needed for healthy bodies, but in the late ' 80s the activity became both a necessity and a fad. Becoming increasingly popular in the past 10 years, exercise has become the in thing to be doing — or at least talk about. Aerobic classes and nautilus centers made fitness a social and trendy activity. And the media constantly reported that cholesterol clogged arteries, red meat was fattening and fiber was good for the body. And through the increased media coverage, the public became more conscious of exercise and diet. Closer to home, physical activity for students varied greatly from person to person. Sophomore Craig Deaton, enjoyed taekwondo, while freshman Tina Canfield enjoyed belly dancing classes. Like Deaton and Canfield, most students picked an activity because they enjoyed it, although some students exercised to increase strength or to lose weight. And for devoted athletes, skipping a workout could create the same guilt feelings as skipping class. Freshmen Debby Garey and Amanda Wilson felt guilty when they didn ' t work out, but Bob Lee and Alex Champi, both fresh¬ men, didn ' t care. They exercised when they felt like it, and when they wanted to. If the desire or urge wasn ' t there, they skipped a day or two. Athletes said that not only was finding time to exercise important, but the task was more enjoyable with the proper friends and attire. Most students exercised with their friends who were as physically active as they were, but not more. These partnerships grew especially as the weather grew warmer. For some, exercising was an excuse to shop. Spandex was the fashion statement for the well-dressed athlete. Bicycle shorts and dancer ' s pant were the rage, and black was the most popular color. Special running shoes were also necessity. And, bright-yellow Sony Walkman tape players were also popular with joggers, bikers and walkers. Looking good and feeling good was important to most collegians, and for that reason, what started out as a fad was quickly becoming a way of life. □ Kim Dineen work out to stay in shape and more impor¬ tantly to take my mind off class work. Exercise and going to the HPER have be¬ come a regular part of my daily routine in Tim McDonald senior I EXERCISE The Storyteller

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I was a little para¬ noid at first about having a rat on my shoulder, until I got to know him. Vince is really sweet and he has never bitten me. Michelle Smith freshman Playfully climbing on the shoulder of Michelle Smith, Vince, the pet rat of Tina Lajeunesse, shows his friendly nature. Accord¬ ing to Tina, rats make good college pets. (Robert Robinson photo) Perfect pets, Henry and Eleanor, entertain their owner Heather McCormick. The parakeets were named after the British king and queen. (YJendy Robertson photo) PETS The Story Teller