Health Matters for Students

1
Health Matters for Students

• Aerobic Exercise

2
Exercising in a good aerobic range means you
should be breaking a sweat and breathing faster
but still be able to exercise comfortably for
30-60 minutes.
3
Familiar examples of aerobic exercise
4
The key is selecting something you enjoy and even
incorporating variety to keep you motivated.
5
There are numerous short and long term benefits
to regular aerobic workouts.
6
Short Term Benefits

• Increases blood and oxygen flow to the brain
  resulting improved concentration, better
  creativity and increased reaction time.
• Helps you sleep better
• Relieves stress, anxiety and depression

7
Long Term Benefits

• Helps you live a longer, healthier life by
  reducing risks of sickness and disease
• Protects your brain from age-related damage and
  mental decline

8
Long Term Benefits

• Helps you lose weight or maintain desired weight,
  as regular exercise causes your body to burn more
  calories both during activity and at rest

9
Exercise Tips

• Find a partner to exercise with for more
  enjoyment and accountability
• Always stay well hydrated

10
Exercise Tips

• Begin gradually as risks often stem from doing
  too much, too vigorously, with too little
  previous activity
• Never exercise to the point of nausea, dizziness,
  or extreme shortness of breath

11
Caution!
It is recommended that you consult a health care
provider before beginning any new workout
regimen, but especially if you smoke, are
overweight, have a chronic condition or family
history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure, lung disease or kidney disease.
12
Take Advantage of the Pirate Fitness Center

• Its nearby (next to the sports domes)
• Great variety of equipment
• Convenient schedule
• 6 am 9 pm M-F
• 10 am 6 pm Weekends

Great value Its included in the fees you pay!
13
Weekly Programs
Yoga Mat Pilates Cardio Kickboxing Zumba Boot
Camp Pirate Conditioning Crunch Time
14
For information on programs and schedule, visit
the Pirate Fitness Center websitehttp//www.par
k.edu/studentlife/wellness/
15
For additional information or if you have
questions or concerns contact Brian
Ciolek Community Wellness Coordinator Pirate
Fitness Center 584-6463 bciolek_at_park.edu