This is part 4 of the Things to Keep Series. If you’re just joining us, you can read Part One, Part Two, and Part Three.
As I study for my current CLEP, it gets really easy to keep reading and studying… and not go outside for a walk or a run. However, taking daily time to get outside and breathe deeply is hugely beneficial for you, your body, your mind, and your study habits.
Physical Exercise helps you:
- maintain a healthy weight
- build and maintain healthy bone density
- build muscle strength and joint mobility
- strengthen your immune system
- reduces cortisol in your system (cortisol caused health problems)
- reduces chances of heart disease, diabetes, insomnia, and high blood pressure
Daily, vigorous exercise helps your brain learn and concentrate on your studies. It also reduces your stress level and clears your mind for more study.
What ever you remove from you schedule while you study, don’t remove your exercise.
Some Exercise Ideas:
- Walk briskly
- Run at least 10 minutes
- Lift weights (be careful!)
- Play soccer or Frisbee with your siblings
- Work in your yard and garden
Go have some fun!!!
Excellent ideas! Sometimes I can neglect these when I really want to get something done. 🙂
Excellent ideas! Sometimes I can neglect these when I really want to get something done. 🙂