Healthy Fit: Stress is manageable with exercise
College students around the
world share common experiences
through stress. As assignments and
tests accumulate toward the end of
the year, so do stress levels.
Under the influence of stress, exercise and health appear to be non-existent and often blocked by a student's mindset. After all, there are three main goals that students tend to strive for: pass exams, graduate, and eventually land a job. Thus, being healthy and exercising are not considered as factors that can positively contribute to success of these three areas.
Studies show that when stress is perceived negatively or becomes excessive, students experience physical and psychological impairment. For example, there is the myth that first year students tend to gain approximately 15 pounds due to stress eating, brought on by an excessive workload.
Fanshawe College is a good example of this classification. On a daily basis, students are expected to acquire practical skills and knowledge relevant to the work field, which demands a lot of group work in and out of class, individual assignments, time management and strict deadlines.
On top of that, there are students that take on the challenge of balancing a class and work schedule. Committing to exercise may interfere with a set school and work routine, eventually categorizing exercise as an "added expense."
There are myriad ways to reduce the amount of stress at the academic level, such as through relaxation, meditation or simply listening to music; however, the most effective method is through exercise.
Many students don't realize that it is possible to complete what is written down in their student agenda and comply with health activities.
Health experts unveil that eating healthy and working out on a regular basis encourages positive brain activity and confidence among academics. Being healthy consists of the simple things that people tend to overlook. For example, stopping by a water fountain and drinking water rather than heading toward the vending machine for pops and unhealthy liquids.
Companies like Quaker Oats have taken the initiative to reduce the number of missed breakfasts by creating healthy products that suit all kinds of schedules. If a student runs out of time in the morning, he/she can grab a cereal bar and eat it on the way to school.
To prepare for esrly morning exams, exercise such as walking, running, swimming and cardio promote better sleep. Exercise and eating healthy can help students graduate with a boost, of energy sense of accomplishment. Exercise and can provide the confidence to succeed in the work force.
Therefore, stress is manageable with exercise at the academic level and contributes immensely to a successful outcome.
Under the influence of stress, exercise and health appear to be non-existent and often blocked by a student's mindset. After all, there are three main goals that students tend to strive for: pass exams, graduate, and eventually land a job. Thus, being healthy and exercising are not considered as factors that can positively contribute to success of these three areas.
Studies show that when stress is perceived negatively or becomes excessive, students experience physical and psychological impairment. For example, there is the myth that first year students tend to gain approximately 15 pounds due to stress eating, brought on by an excessive workload.
Fanshawe College is a good example of this classification. On a daily basis, students are expected to acquire practical skills and knowledge relevant to the work field, which demands a lot of group work in and out of class, individual assignments, time management and strict deadlines.
On top of that, there are students that take on the challenge of balancing a class and work schedule. Committing to exercise may interfere with a set school and work routine, eventually categorizing exercise as an "added expense."
There are myriad ways to reduce the amount of stress at the academic level, such as through relaxation, meditation or simply listening to music; however, the most effective method is through exercise.
Many students don't realize that it is possible to complete what is written down in their student agenda and comply with health activities.
Health experts unveil that eating healthy and working out on a regular basis encourages positive brain activity and confidence among academics. Being healthy consists of the simple things that people tend to overlook. For example, stopping by a water fountain and drinking water rather than heading toward the vending machine for pops and unhealthy liquids.
Companies like Quaker Oats have taken the initiative to reduce the number of missed breakfasts by creating healthy products that suit all kinds of schedules. If a student runs out of time in the morning, he/she can grab a cereal bar and eat it on the way to school.
To prepare for esrly morning exams, exercise such as walking, running, swimming and cardio promote better sleep. Exercise and eating healthy can help students graduate with a boost, of energy sense of accomplishment. Exercise and can provide the confidence to succeed in the work force.
Therefore, stress is manageable with exercise at the academic level and contributes immensely to a successful outcome.
