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Personal Trainer

In honor of National Collegiate Health and Wellness Week, we took a look at some of the new health and fitness opportunities here at SUNY Buffalo State.

Senior Brandon Matthews, 22, is a full-time business administration major by day and part-time personal trainer by night. He started the Buffalo State Fitness and Body-Building Club to help students and faculty stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. He focuses on cardiovascular training,  strength training and body-building to help you stay in shape. 

"Being a personal trainer has been a great experience for the past 2 years...working with many students on campus has been streneous but fun at the same time. We have worked hard to incorporate more activities such as yoga and zumba classes into our regime so that we can be more versatile in our mission," says Matthews.

Matthews offers group workout sessions Monday through Friday around 9 p.m. in Bukham Hall located at Campus West. Individual appointments can be made by contacting him via phone at 917-650-0593.

"Physical fitness is often overlooked or confused for mere appearence of the body. Being fit may not always be a visual thing, but a mental thing. As a personal trainer I strive to educate people," Matthew continues.

This former football player took a lot of things that he learned as an athlete and incorporated it into his personal training skills. He credited his coach for giving him the tools that have taken him to his career level.

"If you are not willing to do what it takes to be fit, then do not be surprised when you cannot be fit," says Kam Kiebzack, Buffalo State Football Strength and Conditioning Coach.  

There are also  a variety of other sports offered on campus such as men's basketball, cross country,  football, ice hockey, soccer, swimming and diving and track and field. For women, basketball, lacrosse,  soccer, softball, and volleyball is offered. Facilities on campus include Coyer Field, the Sports Arena, Bengal Field for baseball and softball. There is also Houston Gym, which is currently being renovated, Kissinger Pool, and the weight room. Check out http://www.buffalostateathletics.com for more information.  

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Freelance Writing

Professor Brian Meyer, of SUNY Buffalo State hosts a freelance writing seminar in which 15 communication students attended. Meyer has written over 1,600 freelance articles and began his career in the field as well.  He offers his expertise on the subject.

"Unlike most other careers, writers can hone their skills without a full-time or part-time job," says Meyer.

He said freelancing is good for people who are unemployed, underemployed, or just looking to gain experience as a college student.  It allows individuals to put writing pieces together, get it published, and make a portfolio as a way to show off their work.  

If you are interested in freelancing there are many different types of articles to choose to write about;  an opinion piece for a newspaper in which a clear argument is being made, an article written by someone with knowledge on a specific area such as sports, letter to the editor, writing a review for local events, covering current stories in your area, or even an article about travel or a niche topic of your choice plus many more.  

Meyer further mentions the three key components to keep in mind when it comes to freelance writing.  Make sure to go out and find freelancing opportunities, get as much research done as possible, and have discipline in the sense that there is always something going on. 

Interested in becoming a freelance writer or want further information? Be sure to check out www.freelancewriting.com and www.dailywritingtips.com for some tips and tricks on how to succeed in the profession.