Exercise to study better

Did you know that recent studies show that moderate exercise helps you remember?
Check out this article:
https://www.sott.net/article/331700-Moderate-exercise-improves-memory-in-learninggaming-
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Also there is evidence that excessive sitting can take years off of your life:
http://healthland.time.com/2012/07/10/get-up-sitting-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/

Here are some strategies you can use to stay healthy and remember more even when you have a lot of studying to do:

• Take movement breaks while you are studying- at right are some links to videos with short movement/exercise breaks.
• While memorizing, reading or reviewing for a test, engage in light exercise, such as standing, walking, yoga, riding on a stationary bike or Pilates.
• Design your study area to integrate movement while studying. Standing desks and desks that move from seated to standing are gaining popularity.

• 10-minute Circuit Training from QCC’s Health Faculty members, Lana Zinger and Alicia Sinclair
• 10-Minute Basic Aerobic Exercise Video
• 10-Minute No-Equipment Home Workout- Demanding/Aerobic/Full Body Exercise
• 10-Minute Full Body Workout
• 10-Minute Demanding Aerobic Workout
• 10-minute Yoga for beginners
• 9-minute moderate yoga
• 15-Minute Basic Beginner Workout
• 10-Minute Demanding Aerobic Workout
• 10 Yoga Sun Salutations Good for Digesting Memorized Materials
• 8-minute Intermediate Level Yoga Work Out
• 9-Minute Yoga to “De-Stress”
• 15-Minute Gentle Spinal Mobilization Sequence

Options for converting your workspace into a workout-workspace (some more expensive than others):

• $28 Standing Desk
• Two Desks Could Help You Live Longer
• Ergotron 24-214-085: WorkFit-C, Dual Sit-Stand Workstation
• Treadmill Workplace

Disclaimer: Consult your physician prior to beginning any new workout routine. QCC is not responsible for the content of the links provided on this page.