Need to get more energy during your time in college? It may be finals week; it may be your heavy course load this semester; it may just be a bad, bad week. No matter the reason, though, you need to get energy -- and fast. What's a time-strapped, money-strapped, resource-strapped college student to do?
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Minimal
Here's How:
- Go for a walk. It doesn't have to be fast, it doesn't have to be hard, and it doesn't have to be long. But a quick walk is practically guaranteed to wake you up and give you a quick boost of energy (especially if done on a regular basis!).
- Go for a run. If you're a runner, you know how much energy you get even after a short jog. So why not throw your running shoes on and go out for a quick 20-minute run? It can be inside or it can be in the campus gym. Either way, it can boost your energy like few other workouts can.
- Got for a bike ride. You don't even have to know where you're going for a bike ride to be effective at giving you an energy boost. Just grab your bike and promise that you'll stay on it for 20 minutes.
- Join a pick-up game. You know what college life is like: no one ever sleeps. Chances are, then, there's a pick-up game somewhere on campus right now. And if there isn't, grab a few friends and hit the court.
- Hit the gym for some weights. Even if you usually do the cardio machines, lifting weight for a short amount of time will give you a burst of energy while also helping to strengthen your body and burn calories. And what's not to like about that?
- Stretch in your room. You don't have to take a trip outside to get a quick energy pick-me-up. Do some stretches in your room, either by yourself or with the help of a good video.
- Do a yoga/pilates/cardio workout. You can run to the gym and catch a class. You can do some exercise in your room. You can search for something on YouTube or pop in your roommate's DVD. Either way, a quick yoga, pilates, or cardio workout is sure to give you a boost of energy for both your body and your brain.
