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In the area of aquatics and safety, lifeguards use the technique of scanning as a crucial tool for the safety of the environment that they protect. Scanning, or the repetitious action of surveying an area of coverage, is one of the most prominent responsibilities for lifeguards, but it works in other areas too. We all have put scanning to good use at one time, or another.

As college students with midterms approaching, finding time for exercise and personal wellness can be difficult to manage. However, remaining active and prioritizing time to partake in various activities is important to staying healthy and relieving stress. Luckily the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) offers many ways for college students to optimize their time on campus and maintain physical activity, wellness and self-care––even during midterms and finals! 

Just an hour north of Long Beach in the city of Chatsworth lies one of North America’s great pioneering rock-climbing locations, Stoney Point Park. This natural formation has been a popular spot for climbers since the 1950s, hosting climbing legends such as Royal Robbins and Yvon Chouinard, the founder of the global apparel company, Patagonia.

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Outdoor climbing can be a difficult world to get into. While there are some climbing spots in protected areas, or natural parks with accompanying parking fees or closures, finding a location doesn’t have to be a headache. We’ve put together a few climbing spot recommendations for you below. Before you begin, please be aware that outdoor climbing is inherently dangerous; help is often far away and the conditions are not always ideal. Also remember that all outdoor climbing areas depend on folks like you to keep it clean and undamaged for future generations.

Whether it’s allocating time toward finishing a good book, or taking a much-needed nap, self-care is a revolutionary act in a society that values productivity over well-being. It's evident that self-care has many benefits. Not only can it improve your mental, physical and spiritual health, but it also encourages you to create a balanced routine that you can enjoy.

As we near the end of winter, we also approach the end of many gym-goers’ intentional weight-gaining phase known as “bulking.” For those whose main goal is to increase muscle mass, bulking is a routine part of their yearly fitness regimen. While there is certainly a time and place in which bulking can enhance the muscle-building process, there are far too many situations in which an individual bulks too far.

Comfort comes from understanding and feeling capable of doing exercise. Self-efficacy and feelings of mastery for exercise technique and form are essential to feeling comfortable at the gym, and no matter who you are or what your background is, everyone must start somewhere.

Tea has been consumed for ages, not only for its soothing taste, but also for its many healing and restorative properties. Each tea flavor yields a handful of unique health benefits for those who partake in its consumption. Learn about some of the holistic advantages of drinking tea below!