Being Healthier and fitter is a great benefit

Back at university now after your Christmas break and considering being healthier. Starting to get back into the routine of things but wondering how you can improve your health and fitness? Let us help you with some simple guides.

Id like to say it’s simple being healthier but everyone knows if it is worth having its going to be hard work. You have decided to improve your fitness, this can be due to weight gain or just because you have 100 flights of steps to climb daily and you are getting out of breath. No matter what the reason is, it is a good thing to be healthy.

Joining the gym is the obvious answer but with money being too tight we have had a look for things that are either free or low in cost.

Being Healthier in Clubs and groups

Joining local clubs and groups either ran by the university or within the local community can be a great start. Many areas have local sports teams and the university’s run their own also. Have a look what is on offer, maybe try something new or develop an old passion.

Groups could be things like cheer leading, rugby, football, basketball etc.

Watching what you eat

Looking at your diet can also help you improve your health. If you are eating take-aways most evenings you are more than likely eating more calories than you are meant to every day. Try cooking a meal like a big spaghetti bolognaise, this can be eaten over a few days. Cook it up on the weekend and put it in small lunch boxes. Additionally, shepherd’s pie, lasagna, soup, chilli, and stews are always meals that can be made in bulk. They are great winter warmers as well as cost effective.

You will also save money on all those take-aways which you can spend on a new wardrobe when you start to lose weight. Eating a good breakfast each day can also help with keeping you from hitting those vending machines on campus. Start your day with foods such as yoghurts, bananas, porridge, and eggs. They are not only good for your health, but also not too hefty on your bank balance.

Check out our blog on quick fix recipes that don’t break the bank.

Things to consider when Being Healthier

Take a look at things you can do for free to keep fit. Google is a great tool to find things to do.

Check out if you have any local Park runs in your area. This is a group that arrange 5K runs around the local park. Just sign up and join in and even better – this is FREE.

Look in your local park for the free gym equipment, these are very handy if you can’t get to the gym.

Youtube can provide workout videos for those rainy days. You can watch and follow along within the comforts of your own room.

Along with all the above, take full advantage of the free trials that workout apps offer you, just remember to cancel before it renews.

Here are some we have found:

Nike Training App This app features beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts ranging in time from 15 – 45 minutes. There are lots of free workouts and many features well-known athletes and celebrities.

Down Dog has yoga practices that flow like a real class. With the free version, you can access the beginning, intermediate, advanced, and restorative sequences. Classes vary from 15 to 90 minutes. Also

My Fitness Pal is great for logging your food and weight so you can actively see what your doing can work.

Finally, remember to be realistic.

Make sure you are working out around your studies and you are not burning out. You do not need to work out every day. Your work outs do not need to be the same length either, often shorter but more intense workouts can see the same results as hours in the gym. Make sure you do not over exert yourself. Your mental health and studies are just as important so, make sure you have the balance.

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