Health: Ways to work out without the gym

Health is an important factor in a student’s life. A healthy student learns better. Most students seem to understand this as a number of youngsters are joining gymnasiums and health clubs to keep themselves healthy and in shape. But during exam times, most of them miss their workout sessions at gyms and get busy with their books. So if you are someone agonizing over missing your workout sessions at the gym because of your examinations, here are a few easy tips that you can use to work out at home. These will not only help you keep yourself fit, but are also effective in stress removal and are useful exam days relief providers.

1. Dancing

Dancing is very effective in stress removal. For those of you who love to dance, this exercise should not be very difficult. So the next time you feel stressed during your study time, take a break, play your favourite dance number on your music player and dance for about an hour. This will refresh you and help you concentrate better the next time you sit to study.

2. Ride your bicycle to school

Chuck the school bus and ride your bicycle to school at least twice a week. This will not only exercise and tone your body, but will refresh your mind. It will also increase your metabolism and burn some calories.

3. Toothbrush squats

You can exercise while you are brushing your teeth. Stand against the wall while brushing and keep your legs two feet apart. Now slide down your back and come to a sitting position. Stay in the position for as long as you can and come back to the standing position. Repeat this as many times as you can while you are brushing your teeth. This exercise works wonders in toning your rear and legs!

4. Walking

Do not spend all your time sitting with your books. Take short breaks and go out and take a walk. If you have a dog, take it with you. Go to a nearby park and spend some time walking around. This activity too is a great stress buster and is effective in providing exam days relief.

5. Take the stairs

Take the stairs instead of the elevator the next time you have to climb up to your house or while visiting a nearby mall. This will help you work out your leg muscles and tone your bottom without having to spend time at the gym.

Student health is not restricted only to physical fitness. Mental and emotional health too plays an important role in the life of a student. During exam times, when the stress level is high, it is important that you relieve and refresh yourself by taking breaks during your study time. Use these breaks to work out your body using these simple techniques and stay fit and healthy without having to compromise with your study hours. So try these techniques today and stay fit and healthy, even without a gym!