Sound Body

Sigma Phi Epsilon subscribes to the ancient Greek belief that the mind is central to humanity and that the body serves as a vessel for the mind, and thus the exercise of both is necessary for a balanced life. 

Maintaining a sound body goes beyond workout programs for undergraduate members.  It includes physical, nutritional, sexual and preventative health practices.  The habit of maintaining a sound body can be developed during your undergraduate years to help you develop a healthy lifestyle through graduation and beyond.

Sound body programming is an important component of many chapters’ member development plans. However, sound body expectations are important for all members, not just new members. A chapter should provide programming to help all members develop a well rounded approach to developing good sound body habits.

Consider opportunities for the chapter to work out together.  You could organize chapter-wide sessions for yoga or P90X.  Invite a speaker to the chapter about nutrition or sexual health.  Discuss nutrition and make sure the chapter house kitchen is stocked with healthy snacks.  Encourage every brother to set a workout goal for the semester and then group brothers based on similar interests to hold each other accountable.

You may never again in your life be so closely surrounded by a network that can encourage you to be healthy and hold you accountable to your sound body goals.  Practicing as an undergraduate will go a long way in making sure those habits are sustainable for a lifetime.