Sinclair Community College Athletic Director Jack Giambrone believes working out is important.
He knows you can do it, too.
With summer coming up soon and most students not attending classes, starting an exercise plan could be beneficial. Giambrone, who said he loves working out and being active, provided some tips for students, staff or faculty interested in getting fit.
Set a routine for yourself
Setting a daily routine for exercise can be beneficial, according to Giambrone. He suggests 30-60 minutes of activity five days a week, but anything will help.
“Every little bit helps,” Giambrone said. “Maybe, if you enjoy playing golf, maybe you go to the driving range. Find out what you like to do.”
Being outside and doing yardwork can serve as exercise too, Giambrone said. He stresses that being active is the key.
Daily, weekly and monthly goals
Setting a goal for yourself can serve as motivation to succeed, according to Giambrone. Goals of all different varieties are valuable.
A daily goal could be something as simple as taking a walk around the block; a weekly goal could be doing that multiple times over the course of a week; and a monthly goal could be shedding a few pounds, according to Giambrone.
“Everyone’s goal is different, too,” Giambrone said. “We all have different bodies and different expectations.”
How to prepare for a workout
Giambrone said that stretching for a walk around the block might be unnecessary, but any strenuous activity requires stretching before.
With the summer heat rolling in, dehydration is a threat.
According to WebMD.com, symptoms of dehydration include increased thirst, dry mouth, weakness, dizziness, confusion, inability to sweat and sluggishness (and potentially, fainting).
Giambrone said that taking a water bottle with you on a workout is pivotal.
“Hydration is absolutely critical,” Giambrone said.
How Jack stays in shape
Giambrone said he enjoys running, weight lifting and golf. Over the summers, with Sinclair not as active as the other seasons, he goes to football camps.
“This year, I’ll be working with the Miami Dolphins football camp,” Giambrone said.
For additional tips, Giambrone recommends that students visit nutrition.gov and mypyramid.gov for nutrition help. Giambrone said he is not a nutritionist but believes those websites can help students with what they eat.