Movement Ideas at School

  • Keep in a state of motion between classes
  • Walk, talk study with your friends and study buddies
  • Walk or bike to school instead of driving
  • Take the long way to class
  • Use the stairs instead of elevators
  • Read/study on the treadmill at the recreation center
  • Join an intramural team
  • Step up the stairs briskly
  • Take a walk before you begin studying and after you complete your studying
  • Speed walk to your next class
  • Walk or pace while brainstorming with a classmate
  • Do triceps dips while sitting at your desk (procrastinating)
  • Keep your core tight for good posture while sitting
  • Put more weight in your backpack and do some arm curls with it
  • Move your feet in circles and flex your ankles while sitting
  • Use water fountains that are farthest away from you
  • Choose to live on the top floor of the dorm and take the stairs
  • Stand in class and take notes, if possible
  • Schedule your classes so you have plenty of time for walking and moving between them
  • Do abdominal bracing while seated in class