Lacking Motivation? Top Tips to Get Fit on Campus!

A guide to on-campus fitness tips to stay motivated and healthy!

September 30, 2022

Between classes, activities, internships, jobs, and more, sometimes it seems like a nearly impossible task to find any free time. Let alone time we are motivated to spend on exercising! However, staying fit is an important part in maintaining not just physical health, but mental health as well.

As a student myself, I know how important it is to stay fit. Doing so can totally change your outlook on your semester. What if I told you exercising didn’t have​​ to feel like work?! Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to stay fit around campus without it feeling like a chore.

Naturally, having fun while exercising is a great way to increase your motivation to stay fit. Let’s talk about some of the best ways to do this!

In this article we’re going to cover:

  • Types of activities you can do to stay fit on campus
  • How to stay motivated to get and stay fit on campus

Activities To Do Around Campus To Get and Stay Fit!

Before we walk through how to keep up motivation, let’s first discuss some exercise activities that are both fun and productive! While exercising can seem daunting, with this diverse list of activities, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy. Read on to find your favorite way to stay fit!

Tennis racquets set down alongside tennis balls.
With countless options, from tennis, to yoga, to everything in between, there are endless possibilities to keep yourself entertained while simultaneously staying healthy.

Tennis

A great way to stay fit on campus is to try your hand at some tennis! With courts available on almost all college campuses, tennis is widely accessible to students. There is some equipment needed, such as a tennis racquet and tennis balls, but once you purchase those you are ready to go!

If you’re interested in learning to play tennis, a good place to start would be an online guide. Or, better yet, maybe ask around and see if any of your friends have experience playing! Maybe you and your friend could even recruit other players. That way you can get in some match play among various different playing styles!

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Yoga

Another fabulous way to stay fit on campus would be to participate in yoga! Many schools have yoga rooms or classes at the campus recreation center. This recreation center fee is often included in students’ tuition bills, allowing you to take these classes whenever you please!

Yoga is a more than ideal way to unwind after a stressful day of classes, making it the perfect activity for busy college students! With yoga being less physically demanding than sports such as tennis, it is much easier to motivate yourself to engage in the exercise. In fact, it may even become the part of the day you look forward to the most!

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A woman stretching in a yoga pose.
Yoga is a great way to stay fit in a less strenuous manner, with the main focus being placed on stretching and balance.

Running

While not for the faint of heart, if running is something you enjoy then you’ll find campuses suit the activity excellently! Many campuses have a wide variety of both hilly and flat areas, it’s easy to customize your run to fit exactly the way you like it.

And if running outside isn’t your thing? No problem! As mentioned previously, many schools have recreation centers included in your tuition bill fees. You can use the running tracks in these recreation centers, or even the treadmill, to get your workout in!

Now That We Know Some Activities We Can Do, How Do We Stay Motivated to Get Fit on Campus?!

Now that we know some ways we can stay fit around campus, how do we ensure that we actually follow through on doing these activities?! Well, this is where the need for motivation comes in.

Lucky for us, there are lots of ways we can spark this motivation! Once we look at some of these ways, you can then self-determine which motivational strategy works best for you!

Workout With Friends

Two friends working out together.
Working out with your friend is a great way to motivate yourself to stay fit on campus! It gives you someone else who shares the same common goal! Image courtesy of Healthtrax.

One way we can motivate ourselves to stay fit is to work out with friends! Being on campus, you are surrounded by other individuals your age, with similar schedules. This makes working out together very convenient!

Maybe you and your friends could attend a yoga class together or try out the new pickleball courts! Or, better yet, you could set up a challenge among your group of friends regarding who can complete more minutes of activity in one week. Whatever you choose, make sure to have fun and keep it friendly!

Join an Activity-Based Club on Campus

Another great way to spark motivation is to join an activity-based club. Not only is this a way to stay fit, you will also find yourself connecting with your peers!

Colleges often have many activity-based groups, such as

  • Dance clubs
  • Soccer clubs
  • Tennis clubs
  • Volleyball clubs
  • Etc.

The list is endless, and there truly is something for everyone!

Purchase Cute Workout Clothes

Wearing something that is both comfortable and flattering is one of the best ways to motivate yourself to exercise! Dressing for the occasion makes working out less of a chore, and more of an opportunity!

If you love the idea of cute workout clothes but don’t know how to go about finding them, start here! And, if you are seriously craving staple pieces you’ll be able to wear often and pair with anything, check out this Dona Jo skirt, which would pair nicely with this tank!

A cute workout tank and skirt from Dona Jo.
Wearing cute workout clothes, like the ones in this picture, can greatly increase one’s motivation to work out. You can snag this one for $56 on the Dona Jo site. Image courtesy of Dona Jo.

Get Creative

As a busy college student, sometimes the best way we can motivate ourselves to stay fit on campus is simply by being creative in the ways we exercise. For example, some of these ways may include

  • Biking to class
  • Developing a quick 20 minute workout routine to do daily
  • Getting an Apple watch or fitbit to track activity
  • Reward yourself with after-workout treat such as a smoothie

Staying Fit on Campus Can be Fun And Rewarding

Two women laughing and high-fiving one another after a workout.
Working out doesn’t have to be a chore, you can make it rewarding by finding the right balance between hard work and fun. Image courtesy of Independent.  

While motivating yourself to stay fit on campus can seem like a chore, if you find the right activity and routine for yourself you are sure to thrive! The benefits of working out will show up in other areas of your life, and you will find yourself feeling more energized and invigorated!

Now that we’ve discussed both physical activities and motivational strategies, don’t wait too long to get started! Get out there and start exercising! Have a great school year and remember to take care of yourself both physically and mentally!

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