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Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Jillian Procasky performs her floor routine during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Auburn gymnastics meet on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.675-196.450. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky gymnastics defeats No. 9 Auburn on senior day

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist March 5, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky gymnastics defeated No. 9 Auburn 197.675-196.450 on senior day on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Makenzie Wilson practices her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.875-195.400. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics defeats No. 14 Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist February 18, 2023

No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics set an all-time program score record in a 197.875-195.400 win over No. 14 Arkansas on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Arianna Patterson performs her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.125 to 193.575. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 10 Kentucky gymnastics defeats Eastern Michigan 197.125-193.575

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist February 12, 2023

Kentucky gymnastics earned their third home win of the season in a 197.125 -193.575 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Students attend a morning cycling class at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Alumni Gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

Pedal to the metal: The trend of cycling at UK

Savannah Garnett, Reporter November 23, 2022

Taking cycling classes has sparked the interest of many around the United States, as well as specifically on the University of Kentucky's campus. Cycling classes are a type of exercise done on a stationary...

Lilly Whitley poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Humans of UK: Lilly Whitley works it out

Charlotte Hauck April 14, 2022

College students have much to balance; school, jobs, extracurriculars and social activities add up to create hectic schedules for students, sometimes causing physical fitness and mental wellness to be...

A mural of a wildcat is displayed in Alumni Gym on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

New Alumni Gym mural sparks mixed opinions among students

Hannah Stanley January 13, 2022

Alumni Gym’s new mural makeover brings not only a splash of color to its plain walls but also mixed reviews.After agreement from the students and other committees, such as the Student Government Association...

Gov. Andy Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Andy Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

The top five days for positive cases in Kentucky during the entire COVID-19 pandemic have been recorded in the last week.Tuesday, Nov. 17 was the fourth highest day for positive cases in the state, with 2,753...

Josh Marsh turned down offers to play other sports in college to focus on gymnastics and cheerleading, the sports he began his athletic career with while in middle school.

The twists, tumbles and turns of Josh Marsh

Jordan Prather February 11, 2019

Though Josh Marsh is most often seen on the football field or on the basketball court, it’s not there that he’s competing for national championships.It’s on the cheerleading mat. Marsh is a member...

University of Kentucky students have access to different types of workout equipment housed in the Johnson Center on campus. Photo by Emily Wuetcher | Staff File Photo

A beginner’s guide to navigating UK’s gyms

Kelly Benzenhoefer January 30, 2019

By this time, most new year's resolutioners have abandoned their goal of going to the gym. Contrarily, there are others who are just beginning to make their way into the gym as the crowds thin out. Even...

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Quick tips to stay fit while busy with work and class

Sarah Halsey January 10, 2019

Spring semester is here already, and many students are trying it get in shape as their New Year’s Resolution. Use this new semester and year as a fresh start.Getting in shape can be difficult with a...

A few simple changes can turn the post-break slump into post-break success.

Getting over the post-break slump

Myia Pretty January 7, 2019

Everyone knows that feeling coming back from a break and having to jump right back into the daily grind, whether it be school, work or just life in general. It is an unpleasant feeling that most people...

Senior Cheerleader Josh Marsh catches his partner while cheering on the football team for the final time this season at Kroger Field on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Tumbling through the noise: Athletics more than hobby for UK cheerleader

November 30, 2018

He runs a faster 40-yard dash than Saquon Barkley and has a higher max vertical leap than Donovan Mitchell. He can do 20 reps on a 225-pound bench press while Reid Travis can only do 18 reps on a 185-pound...

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