Exercise and Mental Health
There is certainly an abundance of stress, anxiety, and depression in this time for the world. Exercise has been a known factor in combatting the effects of being so stressed out. The Harvard Medical School states that aerobic exercise (running, walking, elliptical, etc.) may be the most effective choice in reducing stress, however, all categories of exercise can help. There are many different options to exercise at Monmouth College. Walking around the track or the scenic streets of Monmouth may be an excellent choice for those who are newer to purposeful exercise. The Trotter Fitness Center is a facility that is available for all students and faculty; free weights, weight lifting machines, and cardio equipment are all available for both strength and endurance training. Exercising in your own dorm can be a comfortable route as well, many bodyweight exercises can be done in a small open area in your bedroom. There are thousands of different personal trainers and fitness experts creating content for you to easily follow along with. The key is to find an activity that you like and do it a few times per week. Traditional exercise may seem boring to you so dance, skip, walk and listen to a podcast, the possibilities are endless.
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10 10 10 |
2 3 3 |
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| Day 2 |
Jumping jacks Air squats Planks |
20 10 30 seconds |
3 3 2 |
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Day 3 |
Running in place Bicycles Mountain climbers |
1 min 10 each leg 10 each leg |
3 2 2 |
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| Day 4 |
Push ups Chair dips Russian twists |
10 10 10 each side |
3 3 3 |
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| Day 5 |
Explosive jumps Lunges Lying static leg raise |
10 10 each leg 20 seconds |
3 3 3 |
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