Exercise is not just about having a lean and healthy body, but it’s also about mentally driving yourself to become stronger in your everyday life by reducing stress and gaining confidence. Exercising results in bettering yourself mentally and physically.
With the start of the new year, one of the top resolutions is living a better lifestyle including exercising regularly while embracing a new diet. However, with the trend of living a fast paced along with balancing a lot on one plate, fitness and exercise seems to fall by the wayside.
Some people aren’t disciplined enough to work out three times a week, others just don’t have the time. Things such as work and school often take precedence over working out because the majority of the time is taken up from completing tasks, while making a living or working toward a career.
Sinclair provides access to the weight room for only $5 per semester for students and faculty, which gives everyone an opportunity to not only focus on training your mind on campus, but also exercising your body.
Students can check out the equipment room for more information. Open gym times vary by day, but the staff in the Physical Activities Center located in Building 8, Room 17 are willing to help dedicated exercisers. If lifting weights doesn’t sound appealing, Sinclair also offers open pool times for students who are interested in swimming.
If the open gym and open swim times are unable to fit into your schedule, or you’re looking for something a little less mundane, there are more options that can be explored. Sinclair offers two types of athletic classes.
The first is PED 1000 classes. Students who take these classes earn one credit for each class they are enrolled in. There are many courses offered such as basketball, golf, yoga and even scuba diving. These are pass or fail classes meaning that students do not earn a grade; rather, they either get credit or no credit.
The other type of athletic class is the PED 6000 class. These classes are not for credit and cost $25. Courses offered include tennis, social dance, martial arts and pilates to name a few. These courses are a great way to interact with other students who have similar interests as you. Depending on the course, there are usually times in the morning and in the evening to be able to accommodate to busy schedules.
There’s no need to go out and buy a fancy gym membership when Sinclair students and faculty have the chance to access gym equipment and classes for an affordable price, and sometimes even earn college credit for it. If getting into shape is a part of your New Year’s resolution, take advantage of the convenient opportunity to gain confidence, while enhancing cognitive function, along with reducing stress.
Alex Kennedy
Reporter