Sport can give you positive side effects, improved health, and, last but not least, a better feeling for yourself not only in your studies but also in your everyday life.
Which sport is suitable?
Basically, all forms of sport are very helpful in reducing stress. Whether you’d rather run a lap in the morning or go for a swim, end your day with yoga, or revive your gym membership. Anything that is fun and that you can fit into your everyday life is allowed.
Tips for successfully integrating sport into everyday student life
Start small
It doesn’t have to be a daily 3 km run. If you’re not motivated, start with a walk around the block. You will find that even small exercise sessions can make a long-term difference to your wellbeing.
Have fun
If you have to force yourself to exercise, you may end up having stress. Therefore: Do the sport that you enjoy and find ways to motivate yourself to do so until the motivation comes on by itself.
Make it easy for yourself
With a quick search on Google or YouTube, you will find countless fitness videos that invite you to a workout in your dormitory after it has been cleaned up by cleaning services. Whether cardio, dancing or stomach, legs, and buttocks: there is something for everyone.
Develop a routine
In general, routines, rituals, and habits can help to relax everyday life a little more. If your life is already well planned, it will not be difficult for you to integrate exercise into this routine.
Find reinforcements
In a group, there are many more opportunities for sports that are difficult to do alone. Meet once a week for soccer, volleyball, or other sports, or go to the gym together. In this way, sport becomes a much nicer experience and you stay motivated.
Set yourself a goal
Sport can help you with motivation to set smaller lines or challenges for yourself. Be it that you need x minutes for a kilometer in 6 weeks or you want to be able to hold a plank longer. At the latest when the first progress can be seen, the motivation to exercise will come naturally.