Finding time
Exercise is essential for physical and mental well-being but students have hectic schedules and it is difficult to find time to fit an exercise regime into your timetable. However, there are a few simple ideas to get up and get moving.
Get off and walk
Consider your method of transport. If you catch a bus, weigh up the benefits of catching it a few stops further away than normal. You could even get off a few stops earlier and power walk to your destination.
Park for free
If you take your own car, consider parking somewhere further away than usual and walking the rest of the way. You might even find a free parking spot and save money in the process. To add a little variety and a change of scenery, change the place you park each week.
Make the most of late starts
If your university or college is close enough to walk, try to do so a couple of times a week. There might be a day or two when you have a late start. Try and make these mornings the ones that you walk, and once you get a routine going, it is easy to keep it up. You could also try riding a bike. Exercise helps get blood and thus oxygen flowing through your body. You will be amazed at how alert you feel when you sit down to your first lecture.
10,000 steps
The average number of steps needed for people keeping fit is approximately 10,000. Buy yourself a pedometer. This is a little device that is worn on your waist band and electronically measures the number of steps you take. You might be surprised at how much walking you need to do, but if you are doing too little, consider taking perhaps a longer route to your lecture theatre, or the scenic route to the library.
By trying to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, you will find you don’t need to take out a daily gym membership. You will find you will feel better, and even save money in the process.
