As college students, we easily get distracted and caught up in our busy lives. Whether it is school, work, or personal issues, they all seem to take priority over our health. It is highly recommended to exercise at least an hour a day. Unfortunately, an hour is too much of a luxury to give up when trying to manage everything. However, that does not mean you can’t work out and take care of yourself. If anything, you can place different workouts into your own schedule. Here are a few on the go exercises to help you stay active, even during extremely busy times.
1. If you are out shopping for groceries, pick a parking spot further away from the entrance. Walking is one of the best exercises for your body and after a long day of sitting in class it would not hurt to stretch your legs out a little more. Challenge yourself each week to park further and further away. You will begin to notice that you are not as tired as before and it is actually not that long of a walk either.
2. Ever catch yourself waiting in line? Whether you are about to check-out, at the bank, or waiting for your food, make good use of your precious time and get a little workout in. While waiting in line, do a couple of calf lifts. Stand straight and lift your heels while standing on your tippy toes. Hold it for at least three seconds and repeat till you make it out of your line.
3. Stop being a cheater and taking the elevator. Force yourself to take the stairs whenever possible. Walking up and down the stairs is an easy cardio to work your glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings. After a few times, taking the stairs will become second nature to you.
4. Nothing is worse than long commercials during a new episode of your favorite TV show. Sit-ups during commercials are a perfect way to make time pass by faster and work on your abdomen. If you’re not a fan of sit-ups, try running in place instead. Either way you are burning calories fast and easy.
5. Cooking dinner is definitely a workout in itself, but you can definitely amped it up with a couple of standing push-ups. While you wait for your pasta to become tender, place your arms on the kitchen counter and push your arms in and out. Nothing beats toned arms and a delicious bowl of pasta.
