{"id":2857,"date":"2025-12-13T01:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/?p=2857"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:23:15","slug":"rhythmic-wellness-kiz-students-boost-health-with-poundfit-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/rhythmic-wellness-kiz-students-boost-health-with-poundfit-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhythmic Wellness: KIZ Students Boost Health with Poundfit Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_b147bb48aa0fd492-53\"><strong>BANGI, 13 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Kolej Ibu Zain (KIZ) successfully launched its innovative sports outreach program titled Stay Fit and Poundfit with Aish at KIZ<sup><\/sup>. Held at Dewan Sutera, the event provided students with a unique way to combat sedentary campus life through a fusion of music and high intensity cardio<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_b147bb48aa0fd492-54\"><strong>Combatting Sedentary Lifestyles via SDG 3<\/strong> In alignment with <strong>SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)<\/strong>, the program aimed to improve the physical and mental health of the student body<sup><\/sup><sup><\/sup><sup><\/sup>. The session utilized the Poundfit technique, which transforms traditional exercise into a fun, sweat dripping jam session<sup><\/sup>. Key activities included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intensive Cardio Training<\/strong> \u2013 A 90-minute session led by certified instructors focused on improving cardiovascular health and coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental Well-being Support<\/strong> \u2013 The rhythmic nature of the workout served as a stress relief intervention, promoting mental clarity during the academic semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wellness Education<\/strong> \u2013 The event concluded with a talk on integrating quick, effective exercise routines into busy student daily schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_b147bb48aa0fd492-58\"><strong>Measurable Campus Impact<\/strong> The program successfully engaged 32 students in vigorous physical activity<sup><\/sup>. By introducing a fun and accessible workout method, the initiative increased the likelihood of participants maintaining a consistent fitness regime throughout their university journey<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_b147bb48aa0fd492-59\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> Maintaining health requires consistent activity, which is often neglected in university environments<sup><\/sup>. This program stands as a strong campus intervention, promoting lifelong well-being and active living for the KIZ community<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"2853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d4.png 641w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d4-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"701\" data-id=\"2856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d1.png 442w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d1-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"2855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2.png 413w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2-198x300.png 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"757\" data-id=\"2854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d3.png 478w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kiz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d3-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BANGI, 13 December 2025 \u2013 Kolej Ibu Zain (KIZ) successfully launched its innovative sports outreach program titled Stay Fit and Poundfit with Aish at KIZ. Held at Dewan Sutera, the event provided students with a unique way to combat sedentary campus life through a fusion of music and high intensity cardio. 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