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:
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