Think again. It is shown that sedentary lifestyle leads directly to lack of productivity, and even mental performance problems. Do you need more evidence?
Here are 5 reasons to incorporate physical activity into your student life. Put aside laziness!
You will improve your cognitive performance
As already mentioned, diverse scientific researches directly associate the incorporation of the physical activity to the routine with a noticeable improvement of performance at the cognitive level.
Exercising sharpens your mind, improves your analytical capacity and your levels of concentration.
You will have more energy
Contrary to what you may think, you will not be more tired if you exercise. What you will have, in opposite, is much more energy to study and be focused for long periods of time. Exercise in the morning and you will see how you start the day with 100% batteries.
You’ll sleep better at night
Following in line with the previous point, sports will help you sleep at night. In this way you will achieve the 7 or 8 hours of sleep your brain needs to function to the maximum of its capabilities.
You will increase your self-esteem.
By improving your physical condition, your self-esteem will increase. Although it may seem that this has nothing to do with academic performance, everything is related.
Reinforce your discipline and team spirit
The sport will teach you about effort, discipline and teamwork. This can help you greatly in any career you take, and later in your entry into the labor market.