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How to Get Enough Exercise as a College Student

Rose Tillerson
Rose Tillerson May 20, 2022
Updated 2022/05/20 at 9:06 AM
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Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to be healthy, keep your body moving. Exercise is a terrific way to get your blood pumping, relieve stress, remain or get in shape, strengthen your muscles, lower your risk of some diseases and malignancies, and extend your life. It can help you focus and remember information, which is beneficial as finals are approaching.

As a student, how can you make sure you receive adequate exercise?

  • To class, walk. Don’t waste time; get to your next lesson quickly. Before you have to sit through a 90-minute lecture, take ten minutes to get your blood flowing.
  • Take some time to stretch. Do not remain sitting if your professor interrupts the session to give everyone a break. Get up and stretch your muscles while drinking from the water fountain.
  • Use the stairwell. Do you live on the 4th floor? Although the elevator is tempting, take the steps instead. It can take a few minutes longer, but you will raise your heart rate and burn fat than if you used the lift.
  • Get on your bike. Bike riding is not only the quickest way to navigate those winding campus paths, but it also burns calories. If you don’t already have one, look for one in your area classifieds or on Craigslist. Your bike doesn’t have to be flashy, especially if you’ll be riding it on a flat campus.
  • Park far away on purpose. If you have to commute to campus because of where you live or if you just need to run errands around town, park further away than usual so that you have to walk a little further to and from your car.

The perfect steps towards getting proper exercise are mentioned below:-

  1. Muscle-strengthening exercises

Muscle-strengthening exercises have benefits that are distinct from cardio, such as bone strengthening, chronic pain management, and improved balance. Working for all main muscle groups at least twice a week is recommended by the CDC as well as the Department of Health and Human Services (e.g., weight training for resistance and strength, endurance exercises, lifting dumbbells, push-ups, sit-ups, yoga). This is simple if you have access to a gym, and machines are designed to target certain muscle groups. If you don’t want to use machines, you can work out multiple muscle groups with free weights or your body weight.

  1. Cardio

Cardio: Increasing your heart rate through moderate- or intensity activity (or a combination of the two) helps strengthen your heart and lungs while increasing your endurance. Cardio can also help you lower your cholesterol, control your blood sugar, and keep your weight in check. If you perform cardio on a regular basis, you may notice a mood lift, more energy, and a reduction in tension and worry.

  1. Using Dumbells

In pursuing the V taper look, dumbbell back exercises are frequently overlooked and ignored. That’s a pity because you’re skipping out on the following benefits if you don’t utilize dumbbells for your back: A wide range of training factors, such as grip and body placement, which is beneficial for both back growth and preventing potential joint overuse issues; increased exercise choices; strength imbalance correction; and improved flexion for both constriction and stretching tension.

  1. Stretching

Stretching is a term used to describe workouts that stretch or flex specific muscles. Some people question the benefits of stretching before or after exercise; the BBC and the New York Times both point out that there is very little data to back it up. Many people feel it can enhance flexibility, musculoskeletal function, and range of motion, as well as prevent injury. Stretching, whether or not it has long-term health advantages, makes many individuals feel better. Adults should undertake flexibility exercises at least two or three times per week, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Some people enjoy stretching before physical activity, while others prefer stretching afterward – or both! Know what’s best for you.

Conclusion

As students go through numerous educational programs, college may be a very taxing experience. Students’ lives can quickly become hectic as they try to balance educational obligations, possibly having a job, and preserving their personal interests. As a result, it’s all too easy to put your wellness on the back burner. Exercise and diet may be pushed to the bottom of a college student’s priority list all too easily. Choosing health over comfort, on the other hand, can assist students in enhancing not only their well-being but also their academic achievement.

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