Exercise in College - Students

Exercise. Not everyone has the motivation.

College students who find the motivation and set aside time to work out find that the benefits go far beyond the gym walls.

Biochemistry junior Phil Worley said that what motivates to work out regularly are team sports.

"Competition is the easiest way to motivate me to work out harder, more, and faster," Worley said.

Danielle Scherr, a computer science sophomore, said that dance has always motivated and been her workout, so she always fits exercise in her schedule.

"I find time to work out by getting up early to start my day off with it and fitting everything else I have to do in the rest of the day, or getting everything done earlier in the evening, and exercising before bed," Scherr said.

Scherr said she is in class four hours a day and does homework three to four hours a day but works out five times a week.

Pre Med sophomore Brandon Baroff said he also is in class and does homework for that long and still has time to exercise.

"I exercise to be active, relieve stress, and try to look good," Baroff said.

Exercise in College - Experts and Professionals

Running, lifting, doing abs and other workouts are beyond what a college student is expected to do, but those things may help them further succeed in their studies.

Students who do not work out said that they lack the motivation to get to the gym and work out.

Kinesiology and motivation expert Deborah Feltz said students can work on motivation to make themselves better at everything.

"Partnering up with someone who is more capable, but not completely out of reach and league, will make the said student work harder and achieve more," Feltz said.

The benefits of the exercise go beyond the body health and good looks, personal trainer Mike Ball said.

"The benefits are being healthier and consistent. It leads to eating better and having a better nutrition, being more patient and persistent in one's academic life and also in relationships," Ball said.

In order to get those benefits though, Ball said the students has to put in the effort and time.

"You have to make it a priority, make time for it and make workouts efficient, even if it's twice a week for half an hour. It'll help you control stress and learn better," Ball said.