Easy Ways to Stay Fit in College | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Easy Ways to Stay Fit in College

It's not impossible

33
Easy Ways to Stay Fit in College

As College has now been in session for about two weeks, classes have picked up the pace, students have a ton of work, and it can be stressful to figure out how to handle everything with balance. Even though you might make grand plans in the beginning of the semester to go to the gym every other day, or even just a few times a week, it now seems impossible to fit in to your schedule. As most people know, regular exercise is extremely important as it controls your weight, prevents diseases later in life, and even releases hormones that make you feel good according to Mayo Clinic.

There are some easy ways you can stay fit everyday without having to figure out how to get to the gym if you feel like it's impossible with your busy schedule!.

1. Walk Everywhere

By making the decision to not use the Bus System at your school, and if you have the chance to make it to class on time by walking, this is one of the easiest ways to stay in shape. Even after a big meal on campus, choose to walk around campus for ten minutes, the added weight of your backpack will give you an even better workout without having to get to the gym. Even if you have been at the library all day and can't take looking at your textbook anymore, take a twenty minute break to get some fresh air, give your brain a break, and get your muscles moving.

2. Use a fitness tracker

Even though these might seem overrated or not worth the money, I swear by my Fitbit. Using a fitness tracker helps you stay on track by always showing you how many steps you're walking, how many miles you've gone, flights of stairs taken, and some even track how well you slept. Seeing it on an actual device can keep you more motivated to get all 10,000 steps in for the day, and make you feel a bit more accomplished and productive when you finally reach that goal!

3. ALWAYS take the steps

By choosing to take steps instead of elevators or escalators, you are doing your body a huge favor. Something as simple as this can make a huge difference in the long run. Whether you're at school, or at a mall, make the decision to take the steps if you can't get to the gym anytime soon.

Overall, there are so many extra little actions you can take in your everyday life to make it a bit easier on yourself to stay fit in school. If finding time to get the gym as often as you would like is nearly impossible, making little easy choices everyday can still keep you fit without getting yourself overwhelmed!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

143688
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

35136
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

31336
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments