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10 Simple Exercises For Any College Student

Try These Simple Exercises Anytime & Anywhere

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2017 is in full swing now. Students everywhere have made their new years resolutions. Some students might have wanted to get more sleep, or to have a better schedule, but what about working out. There is already enough pressure and stress on students and that leaves little or no time to work on their physical health. College students will preform better academically and be sick less if they take care of their bodies more. Below are 10 simple exercises that can be completed anywhere even in your dorm. So students take a break from work sometimes and get fit and stay healthy! Don't forget to stretch before working out.

Jumping Jacks

This exercise is great for cardio and is easy to understand. No matter your fitness level jumping jacks are a great way to begin exercising. To start this exercise begin stationary with your feet together and jump with your legs out and raise your arms at the same time.

High Knees

High Knees is another fun exercise. The name High Knees is exactly what you do. To complete this exercise you must first start off stationary with your feet together. The you must alternate bringing your knees to your chest in a continuous motion.

Butt Kickers

Butt kickers are exactly what they sound like. This exercise alternates legs like high knees except instead of bringing your knees up to your chest, you will bend your knees behind you and "kick" your butt.

Lunges

Lunges can be completed many different way. You can lunge wither to the front or to the side. This exercise helps to strengthen your legs. This exercise is completed by starting in a stationary position and then lunging in a certain direction. To work both your legs you will want to alternate them.

Squats

Squats will help to tone those legs and define your butt. Squats might seem easy, but it's important that you do them correctly so you do not injure yourself.

Mountain Climbers

Moutain climbers are a great exercise to help work your core and get your heart rate up. To complete mountain limbers you must start in a push up position and alternate your legs in a climbing motion while maintaining a push-up position.

Planks

Planks help to work your core 100%. This exercise can be done many ways. You can side plank or do the more traditional plank. Depending on your strength level you can even modify the traditional plank. The longer you hold these the stronger you will become.

Leg Raises

Leg raises are very self explanatory. You start by lying flat on the ground. From there you will engage your core and your abs and lift your legs to 90 and then you will lower them back down. The goal is to make sure your legs move together and you have constant control over them.

Crunches

Crunches help to work your abdominal muscles. As you advance in your workouts and get stronger you can try all different types of crunches and not just the traditional crunch. The goal is to engage your core during this exercise. Always remebr quality over quantity.

Calf Raises

Calf raises seem simple, but they can help you really tone your legs. You can complete calf raises anytime. Just remember to take your time and don't go too fast.




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