When classes become too long and studying too demanding, there are some simple ways to stay active without breaking the daily routine.
Jon Kermiet, Olin Student Health Center health educator and coordinator of LifeRx, said about 50 percent of MSU students said they had back pain in the last year, citing a survey of MSU students from his research.
“The reason is because they are sitting way too much,” Kermiet said.
He said it is important for students to move around during the day.
“The No. 1 excuse they give is that they don’t have the time, (but) when you look at it, it’s probably not a valid excuse,” Kermiet said. “If they can look at exercise in their daily routine as a priority, then they are more likely to do that.”
He said exercising will help students think and sleep better and be more alert during the day.
Students talked about ways they stay fit.
Below are some ways to stay active without making a trip to the gym.
Many students find inside and outside chores to be boring and a pain, but they also can be a workout opportunity, Kermiet said.
“For most people that’s not much fun and certainly not something they look forward to,” Kermiet said. “It’s important to remind people that any movement is good movement.”
Some chores that might burn up to 600 calories per hour include:
Kermiet said many students spend most of their day sitting in class, eating and hunching over their computer.
Some ways students can stay active while on campus or studying include:
Source: WebMD
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