As any student can attest, having both physical and mental outlets are crucial to relieving the stress of school. Additionally, the physical outlets we choose are vital to our health. As a chiropractic student, my chosen profession is highly active and will demand a lot from my body. Strength training is not only beneficial but essential for both me and my future patients.

One of my passions is powerlifting, a sport where you have three attempts per lift to achieve a max squat, bench, and deadlift, that combined make up a total. This past weekend I competed in a local-level Tallahassee meet where I took first place in my weight class. I squatted 584 pounds, benched 385 pounds, and deadlifted 639 pounds. This weekend meant a lot to me, as it was my first real feeling of destressing and revitalizing this semester, at a pivotal time where we just finished our last major exams before our upcoming finals. As this competition took place near FSU, my alma mater, it was even more special because I was able to do this with many of my friends.

I feel more ready than ever to finish this semester strong, and I think this is a good lesson showing just how much your passions as well as downtime can impact your academic performance!

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