Temptation is everywhere at University – cheap booze, a packed social calendar and grab and go (often unhealthy) food options everywhere. It’s really easy to slip into unhealthy routines and habits. So with that in mind, here are our 4 tips to keep healthy habits in place while at University.
Take Advantage of Cheap (or Free) Gym Access
Students often have access to sports and gym facilities at student rates. In fact, some University accommodation (both University owned or private accommodation like Vita Student properties) has complementary gyms on site for its residents.
Even just keeping up with a couple of visits a week could make a difference to your health and fitness.
Walk or Cycle to Lectures
If you live off campus, getting your steps in by walking to lectures is one easy way to make exercise fit nicely into your routine. Ditch the bus in favour of walking into lectures or cycling. This NHS portal details the health benefits of walking.
Sports Clubs
University is an amazing opportunity to join a sports team. Universities often have hundreds of different sports clubs, so whether it’s something you’ve played all your life or a sport you hadn’t even heard of until you started your studies, Uni is a great opportunity to keep active and socialise at the same time.
And don’t worry about being elite standard! There’s often the opportunity to play a multiple different levels depending on ability and how seriously you want to take it.
7 Minute Workout and Other Health and Fitness Apps
Money might be tight while you’re studying but if you’ve got a smartphone, you have the means to download cheap (or even free!) applications to assist in keeping fit and Healthy.
7 Minute Workout was Apple’s 2016 App of the Year. For just a few pounds, you can access workouts you can complete in just 7 minutes a day.
There are a ton of free app options out there too, so pick up your phone and have a browse through the fitness category.
