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1. Weight Loss This is one of the most obvious reasons to exercise in college. Many college students are worried about gaining the "freshman 15," essentially becaue of food options and stress eating. 2. Sleep It can definitely be difficult to sleep in college, due to overwhelming assignments and stress. By exercising, your body becomes more tired and allows you to fall asleep easier! Not only does exercise allow you to fall asleep faster, but exercise also helps you stay asleep, rather than waking up in the middle of the night. The more sleep you get, the better you can function throughout the day, leading to academic improvements. 3. Immune System Did you know that people who exercise regularly get sick less often? With colleges having thousands of students, diseases spread fairly easily. One of the most important things is staying healthy in order to be physically and mentally prepared for class. Exercising even a little a day can help prevent illness from negatively impacting preparation, participation, and grades for classes. 4. Decreases Stress College can be one of your most stressful times. From assignments, to group projects, to exams, stress continues to multiply as the semesters go on. Excercise, however, can reduce stress. When excercising, a chemical in your brain is released called endorphins that are essentially natural, mental pain killers that make you happy. The deduction of stress can lead to better focus/concentration, as well as better sleep and performance.
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Above is my first semester class schedule. My weekly workout routine is based on my schedule, however, feel free to mix it up and match your weekly workout plan with your schedule!
Target your legs, abs, and butt. 20 MINUTES OF CARDIO ACTIVITY
20 SQUATS (3x)
20 LUNGES (3x)
40 CRUNCHES
40 REVERSE CURLS
Target your arms and chest.
20 MINUTES OF CARDIO ACTIVITY
20 CHEST PRESS (3x, increasing weight)
20 CHAIR DIPS (3x)
40 BICEP CURLS
Target your back and shoulders
20 MINUTES OF CARDIO ACTIVITY
25 JUMPING JACKS (3x)
20 LATERAL RAISES (3x)
40 FRONT RAISES (20 per arm, 2x)
20 SHOULDER PRESSES (2x)
Target your legs, abs, and butt.
20 MINUTES OF CARDIO ACTIVITY
30 DONKEY KICKS (15 per leg)
25 SQUATS (3x)
20 PELVIC LIFTS (3x)
40 OBLIQUE TWISTS (20 per side)
1. Prevents Injuries
Rest days prevent the overuse of muscles. When you push too hard and include no break days, your muscles and joints suffer overuse causing injuries such as stress fractures or tendinitis. This includes cardio workouts (running/walking) and lifting. 2. Allows Growth This is one of the most essential ideas when it comes to strength training. When your body lifts weights, it is technically tearing muscle fibers (which give us our endurance). In order to receive the benefits from your strength training, you must properly rest in order to let your muscles repair and grow to what you are training them to be. 3. Limited Time Going to the gym daily is a big committment. It is important to make time for other activities too, such as catching up on homework, laundry, and cleaning or hanging out with friends/family. Exercise is important, but don't let it stop you from doing things that you enjoy or things that need to be prioritized and completed first. |