CS371 Blog Post 1: Ice Breaker

Hey everyone. My name is Crisilla and I am a fourth-year Communication Studies student! Like the majority of us, I regularly use a variety of social media sites, but lately I've been spending a lot of time browsing in search of useful content that would benefit myself in one of my more recent interests. I joined a gym around a year ago when I started taking exercise much more seriously, and I have consistently gone there 4-5 times each week this year. Although, when I first started going, I felt self-conscious because I was the "newbie" and didn't know how to use all the equipment. I also didn't know how to execute correct form for my safety as well as so that I wouldn't embarrass myself, and didn't even know what kind of workout routines I should do to see results. Thankfully, throughout the numerous hours I spent scrolling through Tik Tok, I discovered a number of thorough, useful videos on working out that have helped me with all of my questions, improved all of my skills, and served as a virtual personal trainer. There are at least ten different accounts that I use regularly to assist me, but I'll link one below that was quite helpful initially. 

I look forward to seeing what everyone else has posted and getting to learn more about all of you!

https://www.tiktok.com/@trainwithsoph



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