Get Up & Get Moving
Strengthening your body and mind
Whether you’re a runner, walker, jumper or dancer, you are strengthening both your body and your mind by incorporating exercise into your daily routine. The benefits of exercise are endless, so get up and get moving!
On-Campus Biola Resources
Online Biola Resources
Apps
- For Hikers – AllTrails — For the explorers! This app will show the trails near you while tracking your adventures.
- Apps for Interval Training — Interval training apps help you divide your workout in time-constrained intervals for you to perform multiple sets and rests to accomplish your workout.
- For Runners – Runkeeper App — This app is ideal for runners at all levels. By tracking your trail, time, and speed, this app will help you accomplish all your running goals.
Other Resources
- The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise — Watch this Ted Talk on the unspoken benefits of daily exercise.
- Why Exercise is so Underrated — This video explores the incredible effects exercise can have on our well-being.
Implement physical fitness into your life
It is a gift to have a body, and an even greater gift to be given the responsibility of taking care of it. Exercise is known to be one of the greatest methods of developing your physical wellbeing, with countless benefits coming from merely 30 minutes of daily exercise. By incorporating a couple of small changes into your routine, you can reach those 30 minutes while still maintaining your classes, workload and relationships.
The first step to physical wellness is being mindful of your body. Notice when your shoulders are feeling tight and when your back may be feeling sore. Take these as signs that your body needs to move, so try stretching, going for a walk or doing an indoor exercise. You can also return to this tool to find some inspiration and encouragement that will support you on your physical wellness journey. Whatever you do, take this as a reminder to keep your body moving, even on your busiest days!