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student health guide
Exercise OK, so team sports aren’t your thing. And neither are solo sports. Or the gym. Or running… In fact, any mention of sport or exercise gives you cold sweats. Believe it or not, there are loads of ways to stay active and get some exercise without even realising it. Here are our favourites…
Make some moves Swing, salsa, Zumba or simply down the SU bar on a student night, dancing will get you moving and your heart pumping – all whilst having fun with your mates.
Take two wheels Jumping on a bike to get to uni (or anywhere for that matter) is super smart. It will save you money and possibly time (goodbye, rush-hour traffic), and cycling can burn up to 650 calories per hour. It’s a win win!
Get a job Stand up Have you heard that ‘sitting is the new smoking’? So, instead of swotting away at your desk, get a standing one or simply use the kitchen counter to do your work. It will build strength in your legs and improve your posture, all in the comfort of your own home.
Waiting on tables, bar tending or working on the shop floor of Urban Outfitters are all active jobs with loads of walking – and you get paid for it. Kerching!