Why is it important?
Physical Health refers to a person's physical activity level, diet, nutrition, sleep cycle, and level of consumption of alcohol or drugs. Maintaining a balance amongst all of these components provides a strong foundation to support the other aspects of total health.
What do I want in here?
1. Importance of physical activity. What are different types? Benefits of each.
a. Where to start? Determine what type of fitness works best for you? Yoga? Running? Boxing? HIIT? Weightlifting?
b. At-home. (Yoga links, HIIT, FITOn App) In-gym (UofSC Boxing Club, Weightlifting Links and Programs for Boys and Girls).
3. Importance of Diet. Addressing the difficulty of eating healthy and college and providing solutions.
a. Components of diet (do research into what's important for health, essential nutrients and carbs, etc.) (Supplements Omega 3's, Vitamin D, and Magnesium)
b. Week long grocery list and week's worth of cheap and easy to prep recipes.
c. Importance of drinking enough water.
d. Dieting? Different types and their purposes. Are they really effective? Cautions against certain diets.
4. Importance of a healthy sleep cycle.
a. (Is time or schedule more important?) (How much is enough?) (What is sleep-debt?)
b. Links to sleep support and education
5. Alcohol and drug consumption
(What does alcohol do to your body? THC, Cocaine. Not to judge, but to make informed and educated decisions)
(How to effectively compensate its effects?)
(Where to go and what to do if you are concerned about yourself or someone else)
What do I want in here?
1. Importance of physical activity. What are different types? Benefits of each.
a. Where to start? Determine what type of fitness works best for you? Yoga? Running? Boxing? HIIT? Weightlifting?
b. At-home. (Yoga links, HIIT, FITOn App) In-gym (UofSC Boxing Club, Weightlifting Links and Programs for Boys and Girls).
3. Importance of Diet. Addressing the difficulty of eating healthy and college and providing solutions.
a. Components of diet (do research into what's important for health, essential nutrients and carbs, etc.) (Supplements Omega 3's, Vitamin D, and Magnesium)
b. Week long grocery list and week's worth of cheap and easy to prep recipes.
c. Importance of drinking enough water.
d. Dieting? Different types and their purposes. Are they really effective? Cautions against certain diets.
4. Importance of a healthy sleep cycle.
a. (Is time or schedule more important?) (How much is enough?) (What is sleep-debt?)
b. Links to sleep support and education
5. Alcohol and drug consumption
(What does alcohol do to your body? THC, Cocaine. Not to judge, but to make informed and educated decisions)
(How to effectively compensate its effects?)
(Where to go and what to do if you are concerned about yourself or someone else)
Physical Activity
There is no "one-size fits all" when it comes to choosing a physical activity. Some individuals are inclined to group exercise, while others prefer to work out individually. There are those who prefer to exercise in the mornings while others couldn't imagine working out before noon.
If you are just getting started on finding your fit, the first thing to do is begin. Try different types, different times of day. Start your routine for only 30 minutes every other day and see if it grows. You could maintain that cadence, or change it. You could bump it up to an hour or two if your schedule allows it. It's all a process of finding what works best for you and your body. Certain forms are more accessible than others. For example, doing a 30 minute online yoga workout may fit into your schedule better than driving to the gym to do a yoga or spin class there.
Ultimately, exercise should be an enjoyable part of your day, not something you dread. There will, of course, be days where you feel more up to it than others, but that's where discipline comes in.
As said before, some are group exercises, others are individual. Some will require equipment (for example, for barre and lifting weights you will need dumbbells or machines), others may not (all you need to jog are running shoes). A quick google search can give you a detailed description of the exercise, the equipment it requires and how you can start.
Here is a list of different types of exercise.
If you are just getting started on finding your fit, the first thing to do is begin. Try different types, different times of day. Start your routine for only 30 minutes every other day and see if it grows. You could maintain that cadence, or change it. You could bump it up to an hour or two if your schedule allows it. It's all a process of finding what works best for you and your body. Certain forms are more accessible than others. For example, doing a 30 minute online yoga workout may fit into your schedule better than driving to the gym to do a yoga or spin class there.
Ultimately, exercise should be an enjoyable part of your day, not something you dread. There will, of course, be days where you feel more up to it than others, but that's where discipline comes in.
As said before, some are group exercises, others are individual. Some will require equipment (for example, for barre and lifting weights you will need dumbbells or machines), others may not (all you need to jog are running shoes). A quick google search can give you a detailed description of the exercise, the equipment it requires and how you can start.
Here is a list of different types of exercise.
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Jogging
- Volleyball/Soccer/Team Sports
- Dance Classes
- Barre
- Yoga
- Spin Cycling
- Pilates
- Weight Lifting
- HIIT (High Intensity Training)
- Kickboxing
How do I get started?
Once you've picked an activity, research how to get started! I am going to include resources below that I believe will help. Some are links to websites, others are free apps.
Weight Lifting
Muscle and Strength (click here to go).
Weight Lifting
Muscle and Strength (click here to go).