Burn Calories while Staying Out of the Gym

The harsh reality about physical fitness is that no one enjoys it. This is most likely because the first thing that comes to mind when you hear those two dreadful words is going to the gym. Getting to the gym to lift weights or run on the treadmill is a difficult habit to develop. But you want to feel better about yourself, fit into those jeans that are collecting dust in the back of your closet and be able to hang out with friends by the pool instead of hiding inside by the chip bowl. So what can you do? There are some small ways for you to incorporate physical fitness into your daily routine.

A good way to get some fitness in is riding a bike or walking to class instead of taking the bus or driving. Also, you can take the stairs up to your class instead of the elevator.

You can do many things at home to increase your physical activity as well. If you’re going out for errands, your late-afternoon Starbucks drink or eating at a restaurant near campus, same thing as before: take a walk or ride your bike. Another good thing to do at home that will keep you moving is doing chores more often. Not only will this get things done, it is guaranteed to get you some brownie points from your roommates, and you burned some calories too.

So it doesn’t always have to be difficult to incorporate physical fitness into your busy schedule. With these tips, you get done what you need to do (chores, going to class, etc.) not much of your time is taken, and you’ll be a lot healthier!

This is what OU student Ann Dexter had to say about her fitness routine:

Getting in Your ZzZ's

After a long day, most of us can’t wait to get home and sleep. Sleeping is a way to relieve our bodies of stress and reenergize.
However, most of us don’t have good sleeping habits. As college students, our busy lifestyles often keep us from getting enough sleep. We’re busy with studying, extracurricular activities and jobs, so we need a way to wind down.
According to research, it is important to sleep at least 8 to 10 hours per day. Good sleeping habits has many effects on the body like the following:
1. Fully Rested-- If you get enough sleep, you will feel more rested and relaxed. You can rest your mind and your body. This way, you will be feeling great and become readier to face your jam-packed schedules.
2. Healthier- You become more susceptible to sickness if you are tired and weak all the time. Good sleeping habits can improve your health and protect you from sickness.
3. De-stresses- Stress prevents you from performing well. Too much workload and your busy schedule can make your body tired. Sleeping right is the only way to reenergize naturally and avoid being stressed out.
Good sleeping habits have many beneficial effects. It is important to get enough sleep to provide your body the rest it needs.

Here is what OU sophomore Sarah Thomas had to say about her sleeping habits in college:

A Man Who Lives to Help

A man who is no stranger to the value of help, John Weakley has made several changes that opened his eyes to a new way of living life. John had a rough start in Ohio, where he got involved with the wrong crowd. He then made a big decision to come to the University of Oklahoma, where he began to turn things around for himself.