Exercise has its benefits, as well as helping you feel refreshed, it will help keep you calm during stressful periods such as exams. It’s good for your body and mind, and doesn’t have to cost anything.

Fitting activity into your daily routine can be as easy as walking instead of catching the bus. 

If you fancy meeting new people, or just want to try something new, whatever your past experience or abiltiy, their is something for everyone at the University:

• join one of the Students' Union sports teams?
• take advantage of the sports and gym facilities
• or take part in Any-Body Month.

Getting active and staying motivated

Physical activity is something that everyone can do. You don't need to run a marathon or spend hours at the gym. Look for simple ways to be physically active every day, such as:

• Choosing something you enjoy and getting into a routine – Planning regular activity such as swimming, going to the gym or a class. 
• Making exercise more fun by getting someone to do it with you- you can motivate each other! 
• Walking, cycling or running instead of driving or taking the bus whenever you can.
• Joining a team – taking part in sports and recreation activities in groups.  You’ll make new friends and get active at the same time.
• Limiting the time you spend watching TV or sitting in front of a computer during leisure time.