Christopher Greener
College can be demanding at times with classes, work and personal responsibilities competing for your attention. One may sacrifice sleep, a healthy diet or physical activity during a busy semester. As discussed in previous Well-Being Tips of the Week, sleep plays an important role in your health and there are local resources available to help students who are food insecure. Physical activity also plays an important role in adult health by lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, reducing the risk of depression and lowering anxiety [1].
The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity per week [1]. If you are not able to meet these recommendations, remember that some physical activity is better than none [1].
Running and group exercise classes often come to mind as ways to be active. While these are fun activities, there are a number of other indoor and outdoor activities you can do on your own or with friends to help you achieve your physical activity goals. Below is a list of activities to try this fall.
