To go or not to go to the gym today? In this ruthless battle between a warm bed and a sweaty fitness club, pillows and fluffy blankets almost always win. It is just hard to find a gym-buddy. If you are looking to stay fit and want to save money, this may be for you.

The majority of personal trainers recommend working out two to three times per week. When you are not lifting dumbbells, taking a hit to a punching bag or ______, personal trainers suggest doing cardio, such as walking, running, or cycling.

While many workout options are available, it appears young people still find it difficult to work out alone. As team sports have illustrated, it is more effective and fun to work out with a group. I want to introduce you to an amazing organization, one of which will make you sweat like hell, help you find new friends and have fun!

Welcome to The November Project! NP Indy is a free fitness movement, located in downtown

Indianapolis. This project started in Boston as a way to stay in shape during cold fall and winter months. It does not have any restriction in age, shape, or fitness level.

“Our members vary from Olympic medalists, professional athletes, marathoners, triathletes, current and former collegiate athletes, all the way to complete fitness rookies and recent couch potatoes just looking to kick start their healthy life choices,” claimed the project website.

Getting involved is very simple too. Members meet every Wednesday morning at 6:15 a.m. at the

Indianapolis War Memorial. Just show up and kick as hard as you can during the work out. The warm up goes first, which may include a few jumps. Upbeat music helps keep you motivated during the work out. The interesting fact about each project is that each tribes’ routine is different. Leaders put together creative and challenging work outs.

Each practice lasts about an hour, with pictures following. Group and individual photos are taken and then later posted on the blog, the official project website and the Facebook group page.

If you have ever heard about crossfit, NP Indy is very similar, but does not include weights. Trust me, you will not regret joining this organization!

Show up, make healthy choices and remember that you are beautiful! @NOV_PROJECTIND WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NOVPROJECTINDY

By Tasia Khudoyarova

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The November Project

The 2014 American Football Conference Championship was handed to the Indianapolis Colts on a silver platter. The other three teams in the division all ended with

losing records while the Colts won every game.Of those three teams competing to be king of the AFC

South, Tennessee looks to pose the slightest threat for the Colts’ crown. Jacksonville and Houston were the bottom two in the AFC standings, and both are looking to rebuild. Tennessee will keep the majority of its framework intact, but it has lost offensive star Kenny Brit to free agency and released former Pro Bowler Chris Johnson, who signed with the Jets.

The Colts’ road to the playoffs looks similar to the previous year: Win the majority of the games in the division while dropping a few to some out-of-division foes. Indianapolis will open the regular season Sept. 7 in Denver against Peyton Manning and the Broncos. The following week, the Colts defense will be tested again, this time against Chip Kelly’s Eagles offense on Monday Night Football. Both will be difficult contests.

While losing longtime Colt Antoine Bethea is a big hit for a defense that sputtered multiple times in the later weeks of last season (losses to St. Louis, Arizona and Cincinnati

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The road to repeatafter allowing 38 or more points in all contests), the addition of former Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson more than makes up for it.

The offensive side has some questions to answer as well. How will future Hall of Famer Reggie Wayne perform after tearing his ACL and missing the majority of the season? How will newly added receiver Hakeem Nicks fit into the Pagano offense?

Maybe the biggest question is: What will the running game look like for Indianapolis? Early last season the Colts traded a first-round pick for Trent Richardson, a two-time BCS champion and the third-overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. The initial reaction was that he was a steal, and the Colts instantly became the Super Bowl favorite. Then Richardson donned the blue and white. He finished the season with 458 yards, half the total he recorded the previous year, and only three touchdowns.

So what do the Colts have if Richardson flops? Donald Brown is now in San Diego. Vick Ballard Is still on the roster, and Amad Bradshaw will be back to take some of the carries. The Colts must decide who the team’s No. 1 is.

Will the Colts repeat in the division? More than likely. The real question is whether the team can adjust once playoff time comes.

2014 Indianapolis Colts previewBy Dylan St. Clair

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JUSTIN SHAW

PHOTOGRAPH BY BRIGID CLARKE/HARVEST MOON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY NOVEMBER PROJECT INDY