Not every student lives on campus, or has access to a gym that is flexible with their demanding schedules. So here are some tips to help keep you active even on your busiest days.
1) WALK when ever possible – just missed your bus? It’s okay walk to the next stop, by the time you get there, so should the bus and even if it doesn’t at least you got your muscles moving. Thinking of taking the street car down two stops, or the subway east one stop- think again!
2) Take the STAIRS whether going to a meeting, to work, to class, or to the subway. Hold off on taking the speedy escalator or elevator, save those for when you’ve just finished a work out and can barely move!
3) SQUAT and TV- instead of sitting on the couch for the commercial break- or getting an in between show snack- squat for the duration. See how long you can last. If you’re with someone try to make a game out of it during each set of commercials - the winner gets a killer butt!
a. Have a bad knee and can’t squat? Its okay, you can do some sit ups or maybe some push up 20x3 is usually a good starting point. For push ups remember to get your nose to about 4 inches off the ground. The best; and softest, way to do this is to get a towel and fold in into four and place it where your nose would almost touch the floor. It’s a good indicator of where 4 inches should be.
b. Already have a killer butt? Do some lunges
5) Simple stretches to help loosen those muscles for your early morning run to catch the bus are always a good investment
And just remember even if you can’t get to they gym and you don’t have the equipment at home, it doesn’t mean you can’t do anything. There’s always something you can do to get your muscles moving, including cleaning the house!
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