The lifestyle of a college student is full of responsibility and stress. Many of us juggle attending classes, working to pay for our education, and studying to keep our grades up. When you factor in social aspects like partying, dating and hanging out with friends, finding time to exercise becomes difficult.
I encountered this problem when I moved away to college. With no real schedule outside of classes, I was not managing my time effectively. I found my academic responsibilities took priority over physical activity. Throughout middle school and high school, the structure of clubs and sports had legislated my use of free time. I soon found that I had taken this structure for granted and I was headed down a path full of poor fitness choices.
Little did I realize that once the active portion of my lifestyle was removed from the equation I would start to gain weight and become unhealthy. Like so many newly liberated college students, I ate snacks and candy with no regard for my health. My body was taking in more energy than it was expending. This increase in calories and lack of exercise made me another victim of the dreaded “freshman 15”. Through my studies I learned the necessary steps for getting fit and staying healthy.
Using what I have learned from my own mistakes as well as the knowledge I am currently gaining becoming an exercise physiologist, I hope to provide some guidance for current and prospective college students in the realm of fitness as a lifestyle choice. Using limited exercise time efficiently and effectively is an invaluable skill for college students interested in keeping their bodies and minds healthy. I look forward to posting advice and tips to this blog to help you all realize and attain your fitness goals while in school.
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