Gym anxiety limits some students from achieving their fitness goals

By Shauneen Miranda  Some University of Maryland students struggle with gym anxiety — a sense of discomfort in fitness spaces based on fear of body judgement, their perceived lack of knowledge on how to exercise, and feelings of being watched and judged.  “Gym anxiety can manifest in several different forms, depending on the individual,” said Tami Lee, the assistant director of this university’s Recreation and … Continue reading Gym anxiety limits some students from achieving their fitness goals

UMD students present ideas to better society at TEDxUMD: Social Changes

  By Jamie Kerner Sophomore communications major Julie Rosenberg addressed attendees at Wednesday night’s TEDxUMD: Social Changes event about how to break down negative stigmas surrounding anxiety. In her talk titled “Anxiety: Just as normal as your average cold,” Rosenberg told the audience she believes we can improve as a society if we come to see anxiety like a sneeze: a normal human manifestation. “This … Continue reading UMD students present ideas to better society at TEDxUMD: Social Changes