The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 12

October 27, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 9 Sports Finding fitness: Running from your fears Workout challenge: Horror movie edition Want to tune your exercise routine for the Halloween season? Look no further. While going for a peaceful light jog in the cool autumn air sounds nice, as the spookiest day of the year creeps closer, it may be fun to get the blood pumping. Instead of listening to your normal cardio playlist, try searching for zombie sound effects instead. There is nothing like the sound of the undead slowly creeping after you to encourage you to start running. There are many playlists already compiled from studios or individual users on Spotify. All you have to do is choose your favorite one and run for your life. Last one alive Picture this: There’s a zombie apocalypse, and you’re chosen to go on a mission to search for survivors. You leave your safe zone, turn on the zombie sounds and begin running. I guarantee you, the sounds of the undead looming after you will get your heart pounding and urge you to push yourself to the limit. You search for survivors, but alas, you’re the last one alive outside of the safe zone. While the sounds of zombies slowly come to a lull behind you, return to your safe zone and get yourself a drink of water. Friend turned into a zombie If you are like me, watching a horror movie can make you sweat. So on this fine holiday, why don’t you squeeze in an extra workout to make the sweat on your brow worth it. In a similar vein to the 30 Day workout challenges you may see on Instagram or Pinterest or party games associated with movies and television shows to make them more interactive, here is The Current’s recommended viewing experience for your next horror movie binge. Horror Movie Workout Challenge: Spooky music plays -- 5 push ups You are on the edge of your seat -- 30 seconds of high knees “False Alarm” jump scare -- 10 squats Acharacter has a bad idea -- 30 second wall sit Creepy Mirror Reflection -- 20 sit-ups Want to go for a run with a friend, but are worried that one of you won’t be able to keep up? Maybe you or your friend wants to take it a little bit easier that day. You can choose between the two of you; one can be the zombie and the other can be the lone survivor of the zombie apocalypse. Not only will this provide a fun way to workout with friends, but an appropriate spooky workout for those who may have different levels of comfort when it comes to speed. Make it out together Want to run side by side with your workout buddy? Don’t worry, you can do that too. You can both pop in one of your earbuds and run from a large group of zombies together. Maybe you’re escaping a doomed city or running to the last safe place you know of. Whatever it may be, be sure to keep the pace, be safe and stay with your buddy. Spooky alternatives Are zombies not your cup of tea? Don’t worry, you can still change your workout to feel just as scary. Try looking for soundtracks to old thriller or slasher films or classic Halloween movies. Some great examples would be the soundtrack to “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning” or the soundtrack to “The Shining.” Whatever you choose to listen to, just make sure it encourages you to run. Creepy Child -- 30 mountain climbers Death Scene -- Plank for duration Someone screams --15 Jumping Jacks Bloody or Gross scene --10 lunges on each scene Killer or Monster reveal -- Run in place until next scene The “Final Showdown” -- 10 burpees The credits roll -- 5 deep breaths while stretching Workout-approved Movies: Any movie from Saw franchise Halloween Get Out AQuiet Place ANightmare on Elm Street 28 Days Later “ There is nothing like the sound of the undead slowly creeping after you to encourage you to start running. There are many playlists already compiled from studios or individual users on Spotify. All you have to do is choose your favorite one and run for your life. PHOTO PRINTED PERMISSION BY E. COWAN Running through the haunted woods By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief PHOTO PRINTED PERMISSION BY F. SHABAN Take a pick of the Halloween series