The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 25

March 9, 2021 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 8 Sports March 15 - New heavyweight title holder crowned Larry Holmes won the WBC heavyweight championship title on this day in 1985. Holmes, also known for being one of five people to ever beat Muhammad Ali, took out opponent David Bey with a TKO. March 11 - Soccer game spark fan lead riot On this day, in 1957, a riot of thousands broke out in Bari, Italy between the fans of two opposing soccer teams, Bari and Taranto after Bari won 3-2. This led to a clash with the police, property damage, eight injuries and one arrest. March 13 - U.S. scores two major figure skating wins The U.S. took home two championship wins at the Copenhagen Figure Skating Championship 1982. Elaine Zayak, who successfully landed six triple jump stunts, won in the women’s division and Scott Hamilton won in the men’s division. March 9 - Legendary player hits career milestone In 2002, NHL hall of famer Joe Sakic played in his 1,000th match in the league. He has since played in a total of 1,378 games and has scored 1,641 points in his career. March 12 - First Black athlete joins international team In 1881, Andrew Watson made history as the first Black international footballer in Scotland on the Queen’s Park football team. Watson, originally from Guyana, also was captain of the team, which was unheard of at the time. March 11 - New NHL goal record set On this day, in 1986, famed NHL player Mike Bossy became the first to score at least 50 goals in nine consecutive seasons . By the time he retired, he had also broken the record for highest number of goals per game at a rate of 76%. March 14 - Thrilling game spawns new NBA playoff record On this day, in 1960, the 76ers’ playerWilton “Wilt the Stilt” Chamberlain hit 53 game points in a playoff match, setting a new NBA record. This is just one of the 68 NBA records held by Chamberlain. JJ WATT By: Ana Maria Soto Contributing Writer Finding Fitness: Time for a dance break I know it sounds ridiculous, but it would be a lie if we said we didn’t try out dance moves in the mirror or let loose a bit when we blast our favorite songs. For some people, it’s an instinct, and for others, it’s just an occasional activity at weddings or other social gatherings. However, have you considered making it a part of your daily life or even a part of your workout regime? No? Well, you definitely should. This isn’t the first suggestion of incorporating dance as a fitness activity. There are plenty of classes people can take, such as ballroom or couple’s dance classes, jazzercise, pole dancing and other dance types, and studios offer classes that not only teach new skills, but also work up some sweat. As a college student, youmight not be willing to put down some cold hard cash onto a specialty gym membership, and that’s perfectly fine. You don’t need an instructor and fancy equipment to do some cardio. Resources like YouTube, TikTok and other online platforms can help you be well on your way to learn a new dance or have fun trying. According to Healthline, dance can improve cardiovascular health, balance and strength, challenge and boost cognitive performance and your mood. Overall, it’s encouraged to participate in any form or style of dance because all versions such as Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap and others, all meet the physical activity guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services recommendations of at least 150-300 minutes per week of moderate- intensity exercise. So, what if dancing in front of people or with others, especially amidst the pandemic, is not your thing? As long as you have somewhere you can bust a few moves by yourself, such as the comfort of your bedroom or while your roommates are out or at work, you can’t make any excuses. It can be as easy as putting on a playlist that makes you happy, wanting to burn off a few calories or throwing on a YouTube dance video to set the mood. Most importantly, have fun and let loose. Dancing could make people anxious or make them feel like they are doing something wrong, but here is the beauty of dancing in your bedroom or behind a closed door: you are free to literally dance like no one is watching because no one is. This gives you the freedom to enjoy your workout while you get some cardio in and maybe hone in on some dance skills you might pull off next time on the dance floor. So, be silly. Be a little ridiculous and make the most of your fitness activity in a creative and fun way. By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief PRINTED PERMISSION OF C. MCLAUGHLIN HERE, MCLAUGHLIN AND HER COUSINS SNAP A PHOTO AFTER A POLE DANCING CLASS FOR A BACHLORETTE WEEKEND. PHOTO BY AHMAD ODEH ON UNSPLASH “... dance can improve cardiovascular health, balance and strength, challenge and boost cognitive performance and your mood.”