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Staying fit At College

Staying fit At College. Developed by Counseling and Wellness Services for the department of housing and residential education. Session Outline. Why be fit? The FITT Principle Different Types of Exercise Exercise in a Crunch Fitness at UNC Fitness Tips. Why Be Fit?. Short term benefits

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Staying fit At College

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  1. Staying fit At College Developed by Counseling and Wellness Services for the department of housing and residential education

  2. Session Outline • Why be fit? • The FITT Principle • Different Types of Exercise • Exercise in a Crunch • Fitness at UNC • Fitness Tips

  3. Why Be Fit? • Short term benefits • Reduce feelings of depression and anxiety • Weight control • Promotes psychological well-being • Long term benefits • Lower risk of dying prematurely • Lower risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure • Builds strong bones, muscles, and joints to prevent injuries

  4. The FITT Principle • American College of Sports Medicine fitness guidelines • Stands for: • Frequency • Intensity • Time • Type Source: ACSM, 2007; Yang, 2006-7

  5. Three main types of exercise • Aerobic exercise, aka “cardio” • Jogging • Swimming • Strength Training, aka resistance training • Weightlifting • Body building • Flexibility Training

  6. Exercise in a Crunch • What are some exercises you do when time is tight? • What are some exercises that are easy to do in your dorm room? • Ideas?! • REMEMBER: It is better to exercise for at least a short amount of time than to • not exercise at all!

  7. Fitness at UNC • There are several great ways to get moving at UNC • Campus Rec offers gym access, group fitness classes, and intramural sports • Student organizations and sport clubs • In the community – trails, gyms, yoga studios, etc.

  8. Fitness tips • Know when to take a break • Hydrate! • Visit Campus Health Services if you think you have injured yourself or have recurring symptoms while exercising • Exercise buddies

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