Dorm Room Workout: Quickie Study Break Exercises

December 1, 2011 2:00 pm     Posted in Body, College, Fitness, Sidebar  Garnet Henderson g+ page


By Garnet Henderson

December has arrived, which means that one very exciting thing is on its way: winter break! Unfortunately, finals, papers and projects stand in the way of that glorious freedom. Unless you go to a school with no final exams or homework (and please, let me know if there is such a place), you’re about to spend a lot of time sitting down to study.

When you’ve been sitting for a long time, it’s easy to get sleepy and distracted. So why not get up and do a little quickie workout? Working a little exercise into your study routine will get your blood flowing and help you concentrate. It’s a win-win.

1. Stretch

You can go as big or small as you like with this one. Try letting your chin fall to your chest to stretch out your neck, or bend down to touch your toes. Stretching will increase blood flow throughout your body, which will help you feel more awake. Stretching also helps tone the muscles. If you want to do the splits, you go, girl.

2. Hold in Plank Position

Plank position is the foundation of many exercises. It seems simple, but it’s not. Holding in plank position is an intense abdominal workout, and also strengthens your arms and back. You can choose to hold your plank with straight arms, or bent arms, like in this video.

3. Quick Cardio

Jumping jacks. Running in place. High knees. These are all probably exercises you did in middle school P.E., and it’s time to bring them back. Get out of your chair and wake up with a cardio blast. Check out this video for some great ideas.

11 Comments on "Dorm Room Workout: Quickie Study Break Exercises"

  1. Doug says:
    Fri, 2nd Dec 20111:40 pm 

    It's "funny" how some people can graduate from college looking better than ever while others give a new meaning to the Freshman 15.

  2. spa pune says:
    Wed, 7th Dec 20112:48 pm 

    A small workout on a daily basis, will keep you fresh and tough for the finals

  3. Maura - Rider University says:
    Mon, 12th Dec 201110:48 am 

    I've been in better shape since starting college, I've been taking advantage of the free gym membership!

  4. David says:
    Wed, 21st Mar 20126:39 am 

    Nice article!
    Love the idea of the quickie workout. People who take part in vigorous physical activity tend to have higher academic grades. Doing some "nano" exercise sessions while studying can really help maintain concentration, and exercise is a great tool to relieve stress. Right, now I'm off to do 10 push-ups…

  5. hcg1234 says:
    Thu, 27th Sep 20127:53 am 

    The longer you can hold the plank, the more resilient your lower back will be to injury, and the better your abs will look once you burn the fat off them. Even though you aren't moving or lifting weight, you have to constantly squeeze your abs to hold the position, most people can't last thirty seconds on their first attempt.

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    Thu, 11th Oct 20128:39 am 

    Physical exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute positively to maintaining a healthy weight, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility.Thanks.

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    Mon, 4th Feb 20138:43 pm 

    I am back in grade school at 50! This I use the makko ho (japanese meridian stretching) series of exercises to keep my energy up and body flexible after sitting all day.

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