Getting Exercise
Exercise
Uni may not be the best place to become the world’s fittest human being.
Unless you’re one of those worryingly healthy types pursuing a fitness education, you’ll probably end up as a more common uni specimen: The Lard-Ass.
Combat this inevitability with:
Campus/Team Sport
If sport is important to you, investigate what clubs your uni has before applying. Joining a campus team or club may boost your social circle as well as your health and wellbeing.
And although it’s tempting, do try not to let your extracurricular activities get in the way of study. If you are likely to have a heavy course load, then you may want to consider…
“Friendly” Sport
Team sports may require too much time and leave your body battered. But what about a weekend or after-class kickabout or match?
If none of your friends are up for it, snoop around your campus health or rec centre. Students looking for new team mates often post their request on general boards.
Gym or health club
If nautilus, free weights, aerobics, swimming, tight lycra leisurewear are more your thing, join your campus health centre, a gym or health club.
If you cannot afford a private gym, check with your local council or the YMCA. Boroughs often have subsidized gyms with similar facilities, if a little less flash. Find out where the clubs are located, what they offer, how much it is to join and if you can pay-as-you-go. Some council health centres and most YMCAs offer a payment scheme to fit your budget if you can prove that you’re legitimately skint.
For further information visit www.abouthealthclubs.co.uk – it has loads of general information about joining a gym as well as a find your nearest gym gymfinder.
On yer bike…
If none of that suits, check around to see if friends or family have a spare bicycle they want to sell, give you or let you borrow. Do not nick one. Biking around your new college campus is a fab way to get off the beaten path and stay healthy.
And let’s face it, porky, you’ll need to. Quick navigation: Finding a doctor | Eating | Sleeping | Exercise
Uni may not be the best place to become the world’s fittest human being.
Unless you’re one of those worryingly healthy types pursuing a fitness education, you’ll probably end up as a more common uni specimen: The Lard-Ass.
Combat this inevitability with:
Campus/Team Sport
If sport is important to you, investigate what clubs your uni has before applying. Joining a campus team or club may boost your social circle as well as your health and wellbeing.
And although it’s tempting, do try not to let your extracurricular activities get in the way of study. If you are likely to have a heavy course load, then you may want to consider…
“Friendly” Sport
Team sports may require too much time and leave your body battered. But what about a weekend or after-class kickabout or match?
If none of your friends are up for it, snoop around your campus health or rec centre. Students looking for new team mates often post their request on general boards.
Gym or health club
If nautilus, free weights, aerobics, swimming, tight lycra leisurewear are more your thing, join your campus health centre, a gym or health club.
If you cannot afford a private gym, check with your local council or the YMCA. Boroughs often have subsidized gyms with similar facilities, if a little less flash. Find out where the clubs are located, what they offer, how much it is to join and if you can pay-as-you-go. Some council health centres and most YMCAs offer a payment scheme to fit your budget if you can prove that you’re legitimately skint.
For further information visit www.abouthealthclubs.co.uk – it has loads of general information about joining a gym as well as a find your nearest gym gymfinder.
On yer bike…
If none of that suits, check around to see if friends or family have a spare bicycle they want to sell, give you or let you borrow. Do not nick one. Biking around your new college campus is a fab way to get off the beaten path and stay healthy.
And let’s face it, porky, you’ll need to. Quick navigation: Finding a doctor | Eating | Sleeping | Exercise
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