We all study and exercise in a variety of ways. From last year's blog, you remember that mental health goes hand in hand with physical health, another words we need to feed our bodies and our brains to keep both healthy whether it be with food, studies, or exercise.
Many of us can study anywhere, no matter the noise level, while others of us need complete silence for our concentration. When I was in college, I had a roommate that studied with the radio/tv blaring. That didn't work for me, I needed quiet to concentrate and so would often go sit in my car to study. (a very funny site to others now that I think about it)
Some of you have shared that you can't fit in exercise and your studies, I know the feeling, so for many, exercise usually gets put on the back burner. I thought of an idea that may work for you...
I am one who will easily get bored if on the treadmill or exercise bike. So, what if you took your social studies/science/language arts book with you, set it up on the handlebars or top of the treadmill and read while you did these mundane exercises? You'll be 'killing two birds with one stone' so to speak, getting your exercise and studying at the same time!
I realize it's not the answer for everyone, you need a gym membership or must own this equipment, but for those of us who need a little something more to stay motivated this just may work! This is when I do most of my pleasure reading or I wouldn't find the time to read for enjoyment, and that is just as important as everything else going on in our lives.
Try it and let me know how it works for you.
I have tried exercising and studying at the same time before. However, for me, it is difficult to concentrate on my book while exercising. Although this doesn't work for me, it is a great suggestion that may work for others.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I didn't have access to these equipments, I would guess that this wouldn't work for me. For instance, if I were jogging on the treadmill and trying to read at the same time, wouldn't I get really dizzy from trying to concentrate my eyes on the text while my head is moving up and down?
ReplyDeleteI've tried reading while riding the exercise bike, but it doesn't work for me. However, I find that I am able to concentrate better after some light exercise.
ReplyDeleteLike most of the comments state, It doesn't work well for me either. The exercises I do require attention (such as dance and yoga). Though if I did own a stationary bike or treadmill then I may actually try studying while exercising.
ReplyDeleteI dont belive I would be to concentrate very well, so i doubt this would work for me.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the idea of reading and exercising but I do wear my headphones and listen to my ipod when I exercise that is relaxing and fun.
ReplyDeleteJordan Zuniga
Reading while doing exersise does not work for me. I like to focus on one thing at a time. I am a runner and running with a textbook in my hand just will not work. I do however, like to work with the radio on because it is a noise blockout for me and I can concentrate better.
ReplyDeleteI've tried many times to exercise while studying and, unfortually, it doesn't seem to work for me. I find it extreamly difficult to concentrate and focus. I don't do so well when it comes to multitasking. I focus much better when I'm participating in one assinment at a time.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this I laughed, beacuase I already do my homework on the treadmill. I'm one of those people who get board easily when i'm working out. I either read a book, do homework, or listen t music. So it definetly works for me.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble exercising and studying at the same time. I enjoy exercising so I really don't have trouble finding time fitting it in. I usually do some sort of exercising while watching tv.
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