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LIFESTYLENEW WAYS TO SHAPE UPLIZZIE MORRISONWhether you feel like you’ve overindulged onthe Easter eggs or fancy kick-starting a healthylifestyle to help you power through yourrevision, getting some regular exercise is a greatway to keep both your mind and body in goodspirits. Ok, so a session of Davina McCall’s exerciseDVD won’t make your deadlines disappear, butexercising regularly can help you reduce stresslevels, boost self-esteem, and keep our bodies runninglike clockwork.But sometimes running the same route roundAlexandra Park or sweating it out during anunchanged gym routine three times a week canleave you feeling a little weary.Like most things in life, it’s hard to staymotivated when you’re doing the same thing dayin, day out. So here’s a few ideas of some moreunusual ways to get yourself moving and keepyourself fighting fit.Underwater Hockey. Yep, you read that right.As the name suggests, the game is pretty muchalong the lines of field hockey- except that theplayers don masks, snorkels, fins. It’s like FindingNemo with a hockey puck. What’s not to love?Let’s be honest, as a kid, who didn’t love hulahooping? At some point in our youth we’ve allgrabbed a hoop and tried to keep that ring goinground and round as long as possible. But hulahooping works out several of your body’s coremuscles and strengthens and tones them. Whosaid you can’t be a big kid and keep fit?One weird yet wonderful way to exercise is toworkout whilst watching your favourite flick. Itworks kind of like those drinking games we playduring a Lord of the Rings film marathon. Insteadof knocking back the vodka shots every timeFrodo yells at Sam do ten press ups instead. Everytime you hear ‘My precious!’, get going on the situps. Get a group of friends round for this moviemarathon with a difference and you’ll soon be asfit as a fiddle.‘it’s hard to stay motivatedwhen you’re doing the samething day in, day out’You can even get some unusual exercisewithout having to leave campus. There areloads of societies and sports clubs which aredifferent from your everyday sports and gymclasses. If you fancy yourself as a Robin Hood in themaking, give archery a go. Ultimate Frisbee isthe park sport with an edge . Pole fitness, rockclimbing, belly dancing and fencing are just a fewexamples are some activities which will keep youactive and, more importantly, keep you enjoyingyour fitness regime.Even little things like doing somesimple stretching, squats, lunges etc., while you’rechatting on the phone with your friends andfamily, can soon make a big difference.Getting off the bus one stop earlier, taking the stairsinstead of the lift, all these trivial things can soonadd up to a body that’s in tip-top condition.Whether you would rather do press ups whilstwatching Skyfall, or would rather do the sky divingyourself, there’s something for everyone to enjoyexercise wise, so be sure to get stuck in. We’ve gotto get through exam season somehow!TOP 5: COCKTAILSASSISTANT EDITOR JACK SMITH PICKS OUTFIVE OF HIS FAVOURITE COCKTAILS1 BLACK RUSSIANIt doesn’t get much more simple than this:two shots of Vodka, one shot of Kahlua,topped up with Coke and Ice. It may soundboring, but it is one of the easiest cocktails todrink - and tastes perfect if you are a coffeeaddict like myself thanks to the Kahlua.2 BLOODY MARYThe ultimate hangover cure (for an alcoholic).The beauty of the Bloody Mary is theway you can tailor the spice to suit you -generally, go for two shots of Vodka, sixdashes of Lea & Perrins, three dashes ofTabasco, about 150ml of tomato juice and apinch of black pepper, finished with lemonand a celery stick. Not for the faint hearted.3 LONG ISLAND ICED TEAThis drink has become notorious, but it’s great- just don’t drink too many in one night. Getshots of Vodka, White Rum, Triple Sec, Ginand Tequila in a glass topped up with Cokeand Ice. Add dashes of lemon and lime juice,and one tsp of sugar syrup. Add orange juiceif you want to weaken it a bit, and pray.4 OLD FASHIONEDGet a slice of orange peel and rub it aroundthe rim of the tumbler if you’re feeling pretentious.Mix with a cocktail cherry, a tsp ofsugar syrup, three drops of whisky bitters andice. Top up with two shots of Maker’s Markand stir. Add a slice of lemon peel and servewith a cuban cigar. You are now middle aged.5 DRY martiniThe classic. If you’re going to drink a Martini,do it properly. Get a decent Gin (I recommendHendricks or Sipsmith, don’t eventhink about Gordon’s) and mix with ice andDry Vermouth, stir (you are not James Bond)and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnishwith an olive or (my preference) a twistof lemon peel. Don’t ruin it by putting ice inthe glass, it should be cold enough already.