After hours of
burning mental energy due to studying, physical exercise is
needed for the body and mind to function at their peak. But
with the phasing out of high school gym class and the absence
of parents reminder to get moving, how can one remain fit in
college?
Emphasis on exercise is already
known. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that success in academics
requires a person giving two hours daily exercising in order
that health will not be compromised for studies. For the mind
to be strong, the body must also be strong.
There are a lot of options
for exercising in college. The facilities should be taken advantage
of in order that something new can be tried out. Here are some
simple suggestions to keep the body going:
Work out at the gym. The gym
offers a great opportunity to remove stress from school pressures.
A pool or yoga classes may provide some options at the college
gym.
Hit the road. With comfortable
working shoes, the track oval can be used for jogging or riding
a bike or trying out in-line skates.
Head to the court - or the green. Many schools have facilities
for tennis, racquetball or squash and some have golf courses.
Classes and lessons are usually offered. It can also provide
an opportunity for meeting other players.
Join the club. Opportunities
for playing team sports are plenty even if NCAA competition
level has not been reached.
Take a hike. Outdoor recreation clubs of many schools allow
hiking equipments to be borrowed by students for individual
or group outings. They even organize trips or conduct lessons.
Volunteering to lead a student group in hiking or outdoor activities
may also be a good alternative.
Too much exercise may be possible
and bad. Overexercise may lead to the straining of joints and
weakening of the muscles, increasing risks of injury. Be attentive
for any signals from the body when working out. It gives reminders
when the body has been pushed to the limit or strained too much.
Likewise, the body wears down when enough time for recuperation
between workouts is not given. To give muscles time to relax
and repair themselves, a day off after a strenous workout is
recommended by many fitness experts and trainers.
Focus on getting balanced nutrition
must be given in order to boost the benefits of proper exercise,
drink enough water to eliminate dehydration and getting adequate
sleep. These are important in staying healthy physically and
mentally.
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