Many college students struggle to get exercise in daily. Even when they get there exercise in, more times than not students do not get a quality workout. By not doing a quality workout it defeats the purpose of working out. The purpose of working out is to get healthier and if a college student doesn’t improve while working out over a certain period of time, then they are doing pointless workouts, wasting their time. Thankfully, there is a solution to solve the ongoing problem of getting quality workouts and improving overall health of college students. Running is gaining steam across America and is especially gaining popularity throughout colleges. Running is the only form of exercise that will allow students to become aware of his or her …show more content…
These benefits are “scientifically proven that running decreases stress, the risk of cancer, and increases the likelihood of living longer” (Runners World). There are so many benefits within running that makes running the best form of exercise. It is the true definition of a full body workout since it is controlled by the cardiovascular system. Interestingly enough, running decreases the risk of cancer in today’s day in age is amazing. Over “13 million citizens in the United States have cancer currently” (Cancer of All Sites). Think about that. Over 13 million United States citizens have cancer. Running significantly lowers that risk, of getting cancer. Because of running, more lives are being lived longer every …show more content…
Running is one of the best forms of exercise when it comes to the overall health of a person. College students will be able to live longer because of the positive effects from running. Running is a simplistic form of exercise that can be done by a great majority of college students. It is one of the best ways in getting rid of stress, improving academics, and gaining an overall better knowledge of the campus. It is clear with all of the positive impacts that results from running, that college students need to
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Education and athletics, two of the most prized activities within our society. It's therefore no surprise that the two so closely link in one of our society’s favorite pastimes: college sports. Some believe that these two things benefit each other and some don’t. In the Forbes article titled “Rethinking the Benefits of College Athletics,” the author Jonathan Robe, a research fellow at the Center for College Affordability, explains, “In my short life, I’ve long been perplexed with the way many higher ed administrators–particularly college presidents–tend to laud college sports for the benefits they add to institutions of higher learning.“ He argues that college athletics do not benefit colleges and in some ways can even harm them. A majority of the supports are strong and, despite a few ineffective supports and language, Robe's argument is effective for its intended audience.
Education and Athletics, two of the most prized activities within our society. So is it any surprise that the two are so closely linked in one of our societies favorite pastimes College Sports? Some believe that these two things benefit each other and some don’t. In this Rhetorical Analysis I will be analyzing the argument presented by the article titled Rethinking the Benefits of College Athletics, which questions the academic benefit that college athletics provide. The article which appeared in Forbes magazine is written by Johnathan Robe a research fellow at the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. The author describes his thesis in the first sentence of the article stating “In my short life, I’ve long been perplexed with the way many higher ed administrators–particularly college presidents–tend to laud college sports for the benefits they accrue to institutions of higher learning.“ (Robe 1) arguing that college athletics are not beneficial to colleges and in some ways can even be harmful. Robe's argument does provide supporting evidence, however it is unlikely to convince those readers that come into it with an opposing view.
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It improves muscular endurance, it reduces body fat, and it increases our metabolism. Aerobic exercise also strengthens the heart and lungs, making them more efficient and durable, thus improving quantity of life and its quality. Aerobic exercise not only helps you to live a longer life but it helps you live an energetic life letting you live it to its fullest. Those benefits include general changes such as reduced cholesterol and blood pressure. Aerobic exercise reduces your risk of heart disease, vascular disease and diabetes. It can also help those trying to quit smoking by improving lung function and by relieving cravings. Other benefits that aerobics exercise brings along are that it reduces stress and fights depression as it lifts self-esteem and physical consciousness. Aerobic exercise also improves the strength of your ligaments, bones, and
Running can improve your mood, as well as physical health, “Running reduces stress by boosting levels of serotonin in your brain and creating a more positive mood. Self-esteem is improved and goals are achieved through running. Runners realize a greater sense of self-reliance and accomplishment… Cardiovascular health is greatly improved through running by increasing your heart rate and working the heart muscles on a regular basis” (RunAddicts). Running is similar to a drug, however without the withdrawal effects. Similar to MDMA (ecstasy), running releases serotonin. After running one feels tired but refreshed and energized due to the serotonin released, which is referred to as the “runner’s high”. This runner’s high, somewhat similar to a drug intoxication, causes a euphoria and creates a positive and energized mood, which temporarily regulates anxiety, improves sleep quality, and constructs a better self-image. As well as being mentally advantageous, running is also physically constructive. Like running and swimming, through working the heart muscles and increasing your heart rate running can also improve endurance and cardiovascular health by allowing the blood to pump more powerfully. Furthermore, running can drastically improve one’s
In China there’s Tai chi chuan, which is believed to boost your mood, lower levels of depression, and build muscle strength and was the key to a long life. In India physical activity and proper diet are a necessity for daily living. India uses yoga, which is a practice using the mind, body, and spirit through breathing and stretching. Africa; Samburu and Masai of Kenya view running as link to religion, manhood, reputation, and daily life. Indian americans also used running to interact, fight, and hunt. These cultures show that there are not only different types of exercises, there are also different beliefs and benefits from
Running has really challenged me in a way that school could not. School was certainly hard at times but never in a physical way. Academics has always been a strong suit of mine, so excelling in school didn’t seem like that big of a deal for me, because
Athletics, for a majority of the student population, provides a very meaningful experience in education. People that participate in athletics will have better self-esteem, social confidence, and more academic achievement. Participating in an athletic program will help the student contribute to the school community, which will help them identify with school values. One factor that may be overlooked in the participation of sports is that it helps students have better physical health. Students who participate in sports learn to respect their health and they will try to stay healthier than students who have never participated in a sport. There are so many numerous reasons to get involved in athletics in the school setting, but there arise
People are too overwhelmed to think that it would benefit them. Even taking a jog would require too much of an effort. Because of society’s obligations, the worries of an average everyday routine bring them devastation. It becomes difficult to try to find time within their schedules to squeeze in a time to run. Adding exercise on their to-do list would result in more pressure while trying to reduce stress is the last priority on their mind. However, if they were able to manage their time and duties, making time to get involved in a cardio workout would not be a problem. They would be able to experience the true benefits of exercise and see how it could translate into reducing stress in their lives.
Exercise combats health conditions and diseases: Being active boosts good cholesterol which is HDL and decrease unhealthy triglycerides. Regular physical activity helps you prevent wide range of health diseases like heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, depression, and metabolic
A Surgeon General's report (Anonymous,1996) addresses the finding that continuous and consistent physical activity is proven to enhance longevity and the quality of life for people of all ages. Furthermore, the report notes that although it has been recognized for years that regular physical activity can lead to substantial health benefits, 60% of American adults are not regularly active, and 25% of the adult population are not active at all. Paffenbarger (1996) states that physical fitness and exercise can reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, some cancers, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, and obesity. Studies also show that exercise can promote psychological well-being and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression (http://www.medgraph.com/aboutexercise.html).
Physical fitness have numerous benefits including muscle strength, muscular endurance, brain activity, preventing obesity and lowering risk or major body problems. Reduces gaining weight, improves losing weight and less likely to have accidents later in life. Also improves ones lifespan, living a healthier life and improves sleeping. Physical activity helps reduce ones stress, anxiety, and depression also improves over all life. A half hour or so of physical activity daily can yield benefits. Also can improve ones flexibility (Brezina), which can effe...
This is an important area of health because regular physical activity keeps your body functioning properly. If you perform sufficient physical activity, you can manage your body weight better, reduce your risk of heart attacks, diabetes, some cancers, high blood pressure, have stronger bones, joint and muscles while feeling energetic, happy, relaxed and sleep better.
When I discovered that exercise courses are a required part of a degree programs I was less than thrilled. I decided to take walking and jogging because I reasoned everyone can walk. I was unaware of how much adding a walking routine to my schedule would change my everyday life. Since starting this course I have noticed some health improvements, found a way to get my family involved, and learned to schedule exercise into my basic routine.