The freshman 15: a real thing where kids go away to college and come back with 15 more lbs.

And, I know what you are thinking, Lors, you’ve been out of college for 100 years. How do you remember how much weight you gained?

Well you’re right. I have been out for 100 years, but I’m actually talking about my children.

I’ve watched 2 out my 3 gain not the freshman 15, but the freshman 30.

And, they grew up in a fitness and wellness environment!

(And don’t worry if this happens to yours, they always come back and start practicing the principles you taught them.)

But anyway, back to the freshman 15 or 30...

So much changes in that first year of college. Friends are made, late night study sessions/pizza deliveries happen, and all of the first year events serve food to gain interest from freshman on campus.

(And if you don’t believe me, check out your bank statements. You will soon believe you should have some ownership in Papa Johns Pizza!)

So how can your college kids avoid eating all of the food and continue exercising when they can barely find enough time to sleep?

The simple answer: make it a priority. Share the following tips with your college students. (They may not listen now, but I promise, they will eventually jump on board.)

So here are some simple tips on how to avoid gaining the freshman 15.

1. Schedule it!
It’s not going to happen unless you put it in your calendar just like you do everything else you prioritize. However you manage your class schedule, study sesh’s, and assignments due, put your workout schedule in there, too. And don’t let yourself cancel! Your workouts are important meetings you scheduled with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel.

2. Have Accountability.
This one is a big one. Being accountable to yourself is important, but sometimes you just don’t have the willpower to go on your own. Grab someone and have them hold you accountable to your workouts. Make them text you or ring you up if you don’t show.

3. Have a Workout Buddy!
This one plays right into accountability, and it adds a little fun. Grab a roommate or someone on your floor to go workout with you. And today, we have a partner workout you can do with your workout buddy! Check it out below.

So now you know three critical components to avoid the freshman 15. Check out this partner workout, grab your workout buddy, and get training. Hoo-Aah!

Partner Workout to Avoid the Freshman 15

Start by warming your body with a walk or a jog for 8-12 minutes. Then perform the following drills for 2 minutes each. Rest for 1 minute. Repeat 3x. Make sure to finish with stretching for 5-7 minutes. Hoo-Aah!

Partner Jump Lunge.
Facing each other, grab your partner in a roman hold (forearm grip). Both partners have their same leg in front and in back, then jump switch your legs as you jump switch your hands.

Partner Plank/Push up.
Have one partner hold a front plank with their feet outside hips. Have the second partner put their hands on the calf, and perform 10 push ups. Then switch.

Partner Bicycles.
Both partners lay on their backs facing each other with their knees over their hips. Put feet together, sole of shoe to sole of shoe. Then perform a bicycle, by extending one arm while twisting torso to opposite leg. Both partners are performing bicycles together.

Check out Boot Camp Challenge® creator, Lors and BCC master trainer Tors showing you all these tips on Fox News!

And if you have any partner exercises to share, be sure to comment below and share the love!

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Now get out there, and keep going for your goals one step at a time. Invest in yourself!

Hoo-Aah!
The BCC Team