Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez in Washington, D.C., Fred Turner has had a successful politically focused career for over 20 years. During his spare time, Fred Turner enjoys a variety of sports and health-enhancing outdoor activities, such as biking. Regular biking has a wide array of positive physical and mental effects, and it remains a great way to exercise and a part of a healthy lifestyle. The energy expended on a bike ride leads to more fulfilling and deep sleep, and helps the circadian rhythm return to normal with exposure to the sun. Ridding the body of cortisol, a known stress hormone, and increasing endorphins leads to more happiness, less tension, and a better mood overall.Cycling burns a large amount of calories, usually between 400 to 1000 per hour, depending on the intensity. Burning fat lessens a persons chance to develop heart disease and cancer. Along with burning fat, it also builds muscle, especially throughout the legs and lower back. In a 2013 study, researchers concluded that during biking, cyclists brain blood flow increased by 28 percent, meaning improved brain health and power. This can fend off dementia later in life and increase cognitive ability.
Fred Turner achieved both his B.A. and his M.A. in political science from American University in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has cultivated a long political career in Washington, and he currently works as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. Fred Turner also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Government at American University.provides undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on a career in politics. These include bachelor’s degrees in political science and interdisciplinary studies; master’s degrees in political science and political communication; and a doctoral degree in political science. The department also encompasses programs and institutes with specialized focuses, such as the Political Theory Institute.The Political Theory Institute (PTI) concentrates on the study of current political issues and events through a series of lectures, the Janus Forum debates, and the PTI Annual Conference. In the PTI lecture series, notable political theorists speak on political topics. The Janus Forum debates invite intellectuals with opposing opinions to debate often-controversial topics; past debates have focused on hot-button topics such as the origin of gender roles, gay marriage, capitalism, and the causes of poverty. At the PTI Annual Conference, leading experts address a major societal issue and explore theories and solutions.The Political Theory Institute was founded by associate professor of political theory Alan M. Levine, who serves as director of the institute.
