For many of us, getting exercise and staying fit is high on our priority list at college. And, now it can be easier than ever. Living on a college campus, there is usually always an opportunity to exercise. Teen's Health recommends the easiest way to stay fit at college includes: working out at the gym with a friend, jog on nearby trails and roads, organize pick up games, attend campus workout classes, take a hike, or play intramural sports. For more information, visit: http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/college/exercise.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#
More specifically related to Westfield State, I have compiled a list of easy things students can do to get a little more exercise in their day:
- Take a Yoga Class in Davis Hall
- Walk the stairs instead of taking the elevator to get to 4th Floor Wilson
- Shoot hoops at the Woodward Center or in Parenzo Gym between classes
- Instead of taking the bus to 333, leave 15 minutes early and walk
- Run or play ultimate frisbee at Stanley Park
- Go ice skating at Ameila Park (near Big Y and the Post Office in Westfield)
- Go with friends to a "Butts n Gutts" class in the Ely Gym
- Join the dance, wrestling, equestrian, or any other club teams WSC offers
- Map a run around Western Ave using www.mapmyrun.com
- Play in a Movement Science organized tournament (ie - Hoops for Heart 3v3 Basketball or Dodgeball Fundraiser Tournament)
- Make an intramural team with friends that live on your floor
Visit the WSC intramural site for more details:
http://www.wsc.ma.edu/athletics/intramurals.htm
*What do you do for exercise during the school year?*
I really like this blog Alyssa! You wrote down a lot more than I thought there was at WSC. During the volleyball season I always feel too tired to do anything but focus on my practices and games. But I still end up doing some sort of intramural on Sundays or something. It is too much fun to pass up. As long as you stay organized, time management shouldn't be a problem since intramural games are never too long. I have taken fitness classes in Ely when I am out of season and they are awesome. They give you that extra motivation that you might not have on your own when working out. I am definitely going to use these pointers for when I am out of season...especially ice skating and dodgeball!
ReplyDeleteI definately agree with you about the variety of ways to exercise at WSC. I actually work and play in intramurals and there are all kinds of sports people can attend in to get some sort of exercise. I know what you mean by walking the steps at Wilson hall instead of taking the elevator. I take the elevator every now and then, however I actually saw someone the other day take the elevator to the second floor.
ReplyDeleteYour blog was really interesting Alyssa! As a commuter, I never really realized how many opportunities there are at WSC to stay active. Last semester I ran a lot around campus, but I never thought of mapping it out. Recently I checked out mapmyrun.com and found it really helpful to know the actual distances. I also want to go ice skating in the winter!
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