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Fitness and Its Value to Health, Success, and Happiness Index INFORMATION Exercise is related to overall happiness. Many fitness activities--such as sports, dance, bike-riding, running, etc. lead to emotional highs per se. Exercise is also one of the most effective ways that you can reduce stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. Both regular exercise and exercise when needed to "burn off" negative emotions can be extremely helpful. Exercise is also one of the best ways to improve sleep problems. Exercising when getting drowsy from studying can be a good wake-up aid. HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? The equivalent of strenuous (aerobic) exercise of three times per week for 20 minutes each session is often given as a minimum for good health. However, research seems to indicate that within limits, the more exercise, the better. A better guideline might be to set a goal to get at least that much exercise almost every day, mixing up the types of exercise so that you regularly exercise each major muscle group as well as your cardiovascular system. ADVICE INTERNET
LINKS ***Exercise Fuels the Brain's Stress Buffers
***Working Out Builds the Mind's Muscles. ***You Don't Have to Knock Yourself Out to Feel Good.
Physical Fitness
GO TO: book_sites.htm To be developed later. Other student services and
student organizations may also be helpful Courses in physical education and health can help promote your health. Try taking a PE course each semester to get a more balanced life that builds physical activity into your schedule if you have a problem doing regular physical exercise or want to learn some fun ways of getting exercise. Many activities are offered for student that include physical exercise. Check out intramural sports and campus organizations/clubs that specialize in skiing, water skiing, outdoor activities, or other health-related activities. |
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