| 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. |
