Building a good fitness routine during your college years can serve you well later in life.
can be challenging—especially in the college setting where you’re in a new place surrounded by new people. How do you prioritize exercise amid the million other things on your to-do list? What’s the secret to navigating your school’s massive gym? Is it possible to find workouts you actually enjoy?
“College is a time when you're really starting to establish those habits and patterns of behavior for long-term success,” certified personal trainer, fitness and wellness coordinator at Oregon State University's Dixon Recreation Center, tells SELF. By intentionally developing a healthy workout routine now, you can establish a lasting relationship with fitness that will benefit you no matter where life takes you.
can help you determine what to shoot for. What’s most important, though, is to listen to your body. For instance, if you attended spin class on Monday and wake up Tuesday barely able to walk, then you should definitely take a break until your soreness subsides . Remember: Exercise will probably leave you sweaty and breathless at times, but it shouldn’t cause physical pain.
Certified personal trainer Rachel Carroll, a group fitness instructor, member of the University of Colorado Boulder Rec Center personal training staff, and current undergrad at CU, suggests setting three short-term fitness goals and three long-term goals. Short-term goals include objectives you could realistically achieve on a monthly, weekly, or even daily basis—for example, work out for 20 minutes twice this week, orby the end of the month.
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