Now we all know going to the gym is a dreaded task for all college students around the world. Working out has a huge number of health benefits, from preventing the worst health issues to allowing you to climb that third flight of stairs in the school building. Plus, working out isn't just lifting dumbbells and running track, anymore. There are so many options for you to get out there and get fit! Especially ones that fit within your lifestyle. So without further ado, here are five reasons why you need to go to the gym (A$AP Rocky):
1. Instagram Motivation
It's very easy to find motivation with Instagram fitness models becoming the new trend. So why not take your time to click the follow button on a few of the top ones? Anna Victoria, an Instagram model and fitness guru, prides in motivating others to follow a healthy lifestyle. You can even download her fitness guide! Nothing says motivation like seeing "Body Goals" every day on your Instagram.
2. You Sleep Like a Baby
Need a drug-free way to combat with insomnia? According to a study of 22 sedentary adults (around the age of 55), it was reported that after working out they had a better time sleeping. This was only from a set of 20-minute workouts, four days a week! Who doesn't want to go from restless nights to refreshing mornings?
3. Mental Health
With the many studies analyzing the effects of exercise on the human body, it is easy to find the great impact it has on people's lives. For one, in a study conducted in 2006, it has been found that a simple jog helps with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Exercise has also been found to be extremely helpful with people suffering from schizophrenia. It was reported that even a walk three days a week will allow you to achieve these improvements for your personal mental health.
4. Adjustable
With new programs such as Shaun T's T25 workout plan, any avoidance of exercise throughout the day is just an excuse. Even if video DVDs are not your thing, any research of workout videos can give you a workout fit to your schedule. The whole idea is to get moving, even if it's for 10 minutes. Eventually, this movement will allow you to live a happier and healthier life.
5. Self Confidence
Exercising does help you achieve body goals, but even just allows you to feel more confident in yourself. Besides physical appearance, people who exercise regularly decrease symptoms of social anxiety. It has also been proven to lessen negative emotions, improve a person's mood and help with a person's self-esteem. It seems that exercise doesn't help with just looking good, it helps people feel good as well!
Taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, is extremely important. Exercise is able to do both for you, making your life just all around easier. What it takes is the first step in the right direction. Just taking a simple walk can help your health, so get out there and make a change that can make you feel better in all aspects!
