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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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