Nathan Javier preparing to squat a barbell, 2023 (Photo\/Darren Caldwell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every student has their way of making college life exciting outside of getting papers and projects done. Activities involving physical challenges seem like a popular choice, at least for social work student Nathan Javier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expecting to graduate this semester, Javier uses the time he has engaging in powerlifting <\/em>as a part of his schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPowerlifting is an exercise that involves lifting heavy weights, usually with a barbell, in order to improve muscular strength and endurance. He spoke about the benefits of incorporating the gym into his routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI feel a lot more energetic and a lot more disciplined in my school work. It\u2019s like conditioning; go to gym, go to class, then do homework.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Javier has been powerlifting since August 2022 and aims to improve the amount of weight he can lift. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI’ve been wanting to work up to a two-plate bench, three-plate squat, and a four-plate deadlift. I would like to hit it before I graduate.\u201d Javier mentioned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although balancing school and fitness sounds difficult, Javier still manages to get quality training in between classes and a busy semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know everyone\u2019s time management is different and I know there are a lot of people that don\u2019t like working out when they have more free time, but for me I like jam-packing it,\u201d said Javier. \u201cI like working out when I’m at my busiest, so when it’s the weekend, I have more time to myself.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it is not often that students can find the perfect opportunity to exercise. Nathan faces the challenges of juggling the demands of school work with the physical demands of the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLast semester was pretty hard. I could only work out for like three days on average for like an hour each,\u201d he said.
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With the pressures of midterms and presentations approaching, Javier values consistency over perfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConsistency really is key, so if you work out once a week, as long as you keep going, you\u2019ll get up there,\u201d Javier mentioned. \u201cDon\u2019t let it discourage you when you don\u2019t have that much time, just be as consistent as you can with everything going on in your life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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