Exercise

Exercise has been a big part of my life. I played soccer throughout my life and I still do in college so, I have needed to keep in great shape. There are many different ways that you can exercise. You can lift weights, run, swim, jump rope, do yoga, etc. Other outlets like watching T.V or playing a game just make me sluggish, not want to go back to doing my work, and they also make me really tired and sluggish. I don’t want to get into too much detail about the negative outlets because I have a whole blog post dedicated to that called, “Avoiding Distractions.” I usually just use weight lifting, running, adn swimming but you can use any sort of exercise you want. After I exercise I feel really good about myself and confident and this thought process helps me to keep my day productive. I have always used exercise as an outlet from class work because it gives me an energy boost after I am done. The energy boost comes from the increased blood flow which allows more blood and oxygen to get to the body which provides you with more energy. Because of the energy booster that exercise provides, it can be more beneficial to do in the morning. I have begun to make exercising an extended part of my morning routine.


Another benefit of exercise is that it can elevate your mood and lower your stress levels. Everyone has stress in their lives and stress is a very dangerous toxin if it gets out of hand. As a college student, I have a lot of stress just simply from studying for exam to making sure I get my work done before the due dates. Exercising for me has played a huge part in managing my stress levels. Prolonged stress has so many negative effects not only on the body, but also your mind. Sometimes I have such busy days that I cannot afford to take an hour out my day because I have so many things to get done in a day. One those days I usually just go for a little walk. I still get the benefits I usually get from exercise despite not taking too much time. Everyone should find a way to fit exercise in their day even if it is only for a little walk, you will start to see the benefits that exercise can provide you.