Want better grades? Try working out!

Let’s face it- with work, class, homework and going out with friends, going to the gym does not sound appealing. It is so easy to just order pizza and call it a night instead. Most of us understand all the benefits of exercise but the only problem is, that enthusiasm does not always hit when your alarm screams “wake up and exercise.” A report presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 57th annual meeting in Baltimore finds that college students who regularly engage in vigorous exercise get better grades. So how can you find the time and more important the energy to exercise in college?

1. Lose the snooze Simple math is to cut out an hour of evening TV, and set your alarm to wake up an hour earlier - and don't keep hitting the snooze button! Exercising in the morning can jumpstart your metabolism and keeps it elevated for hours. The better you feel, the more likely you’ll be to make positive and productive choices. Getting up early sets you up for success all day long!

2. Cut down on social media How much time does social networking suck out of your life? Get out of your room and go workout instead. This is the best time to get your blood moving and using your time wisely.

3. Start with easy commitment Choose a target level that you know you will be able to achieve maybe something like 50 sit-up every day for a week and so on. Keeping realistic goals, writing it down, posting it inspires you to do more.

4. Find an activity Choosing a physical activity you really enjoy is important because not only are you more likely to do it, it also adds fun into your life. Try different types of exercises to figure out what works best for you. There are so many ways to be active besides going to the gym. Figure out if you like working out alone or with a buddy, or if you enjoy cardio or weights (or maybe both). You don’t have to pick just one activity - broaden your options.

5.Exercise here, exercise there Many people use lack of time as an excuse for not working out but there should be no excuses for sacrificing you health. Being a college student, most of the days are packed between classes, work and studying but there is always time. Just like everything else, you have to schedule time for exercise. Try to make it a goal on the days that you know are a bit easy going than the rest. Even 20-30 minutes a day would be something.

Our bodies are built to move. Exercise is so much more than losing weight and looking good in a bathing suit. It improves your confidence, happiness and overall mental health. In a competing world that is changing every day and is filled with stress, it is so important that students build healthy habits to change their lifestyles while they are in college.

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