Ozford students, are you ready?
Staying active is crucial for both physical and mental well-being. Exercise can enhance your physical fitness and improve your sleep and mental health. However, finding the time to exercise can be a challenge, especially for high school students who are busy with schoolwork, part-time jobs, and other responsibilities. To help you stay fit, we’ve put together a few practical tips.
- Change up your commute
If you have a short commute to school or work, try changing up your mode of transportation. Consider riding a bike or walking instead of driving or taking public transportation. If you do have to take public transportation, try getting off a stop early and walking the rest of the way.
- Make running errands active
If you have errands to run that don’t require carrying heavy items, consider running them instead. You can listen to music, a podcast, or a lecture while you run. This will help you to stay active, while also checking items off your to-do list.
- Wake up earlier
If you’re able to sacrifice a little bit of sleep, consider waking up a little earlier to fit in a morning workout. This will help you to start your day with a boost of energy and help you to stay active.
- Make use of your lunch break
During your lunch break, try going for a walk or taking a bike ride instead of sitting in the break room. Many universities have student gyms with discounted memberships, so consider working out during your free time between classes.
- Combine exercise with leisure
Try combining exercise with leisure activities. For example, watch TV while doing yoga or perform crunches during commercial breaks.
- Exercise with friends
If you have friends who are also interested in staying active, consider exercising together. This can be a fun way to stay active and motivate each other to exercise more often.
Remember, everyone is different, so it’s important to find what works best for you. If you’re feeling stressed or pressed for time, it may be best to take a break and listen to your body.
In conclusion, we hope that these tips will help you stay active and fit while balancing your other responsibilities as a high school student.
And now, for a fun challenge: Ozford High School’s Get Active Competition! Snap a pic of you trying one of these tips and post it on social media using the hashtag #OzfordGetActive. At the end of the month, we’ll choose the most creative and innovative post and award the winner with a prize! Get active, get creative, and have fun!