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Working out may help with finals
Katye Matthews
Issue date: 11/29/07 Section: News
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It's crunch time. Thanksgiving break is over for SCSU students and all around campus there's a sense of urgency to wrap up the fall semester.
Finals are only two weeks away, and it's likely a major source of stress for students is their growing to-do list. The key to success will be evaluating their priorities.
But between hitting the books, don't forget to schedule in some time at the gym.
"When I'm having a bad day, I like to run," said Poorni Gawarammana, a grad student at SCSU. "It really helps me take my mind off things."
Exercising and staying active can be an excellent stress reliever for the overworked mind, so it's important to make time for it.
"I have found that whenever I ask individuals to list their priorities, fitness is usually at the top," said Chris Haukos, SCSU's fitness coordinator and special events director. "But, they have many barriers, and time is the biggest one."
It may be difficult to find time to work-out, but getting motivated to strap on your running shoes can be even harder.
"What motivates me is remembering how I feel when I'm done working out," said Stephanie Soper, a bio-medical science student and group fitness instructor. "I'll feel so much better when I'm finished."
A workout doesn't have to be a marathon.
"College students need to be educated that small changes are what make the difference," Haukos said. "A work-out routine can be as simple as exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day."
To help students get their fitness on, the Student Recreation Center at SCSU offers a variety of opportunities at very affordable rates. Student memberships are $30 per semester, but you may also purchase a one-day pass for $8.
The facility has 1,000 square feet of fitness equipment including cardio machines like treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and stair steppers, as well as a variety of weight lifting machines. Free weights, stability balls and yoga mats are also available for use.
Finals are only two weeks away, and it's likely a major source of stress for students is their growing to-do list. The key to success will be evaluating their priorities.
But between hitting the books, don't forget to schedule in some time at the gym.
"When I'm having a bad day, I like to run," said Poorni Gawarammana, a grad student at SCSU. "It really helps me take my mind off things."
Exercising and staying active can be an excellent stress reliever for the overworked mind, so it's important to make time for it.
"I have found that whenever I ask individuals to list their priorities, fitness is usually at the top," said Chris Haukos, SCSU's fitness coordinator and special events director. "But, they have many barriers, and time is the biggest one."
It may be difficult to find time to work-out, but getting motivated to strap on your running shoes can be even harder.
"What motivates me is remembering how I feel when I'm done working out," said Stephanie Soper, a bio-medical science student and group fitness instructor. "I'll feel so much better when I'm finished."
A workout doesn't have to be a marathon.
"College students need to be educated that small changes are what make the difference," Haukos said. "A work-out routine can be as simple as exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day."
To help students get their fitness on, the Student Recreation Center at SCSU offers a variety of opportunities at very affordable rates. Student memberships are $30 per semester, but you may also purchase a one-day pass for $8.
The facility has 1,000 square feet of fitness equipment including cardio machines like treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and stair steppers, as well as a variety of weight lifting machines. Free weights, stability balls and yoga mats are also available for use.