The herbs ginseng and ginko, which have been used for centuries to promote well-being, are now thought to improve circulation and work together with other nutrients to restore vitality to your mind and body. Bloomfield said the current recommendations are to accumulate 30 minutes of exercise every day. This can be easy for students, she said, because everyday activities like walking or biking to class can count as part of the 30-minute total. Nizielski said people can also do simple things like park further away from the store or take the stairs instead of the elevator. People should look for opportunities to put activity into their lifestyles, Nizielski said, and make it a part of their everyday life.
Physical activity can also have positive effects on other areas of people s lives.
Leslie Lear, a lecturer in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, said the benefits of physical activity are extensive. Bloomfield said regular exercise combats depression and negative mental conditions, provides a break in the day, gives people time for themselves and keeps people on their toes by making them more alert. Lear suggested that couples can fit exercise into their dates. Bloomfield offered advice on staying motivated to stick with an exercise routine when a person is busy. She said the easiest way is for people to reward themselves.