News: exercise
The importance of exercise
Recently, I went to watch a few of my friends complete the 10K Barossa Marathon that they had been practising and preparing for over the past few months. Watching them cross the finish line was incredibly satisfying and inspiring.
Incorporating movement into my daily routine
![Woman walking in a park.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2023-04/emma-simpson-mngaalewep0-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=gbh1elu6)
In conjunction with Health Week, I share how I keep myself moving throughout my busy university schedule.
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Walking with purpose
![woman walking](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/woman-gd2b44761f_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=a9uRKbXT)
My morning walk to university has always seemed to be one full of purpose but lately I have been wondering just how much I am missing out on when I don’t slow down.
Gym guilt
![Man standing in front of a weights mirror at the gym](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-07/pexels-joseph-wayne-buchanan-1144864.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=NRYfzFYp)
Whenever I hear people talking about what they're doing at the gym or how often they're going, I will always feel guilty for not pushing my body harder.
Getting back into running
![Legs of person running on a track](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-05/running-gd12cce04d_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=eSpNkNR4)
Running often gets a bad rap but it can do wonders for your mental health.
Why I love walking
![person walking at the park](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/arek-adeoye-ljocgjs63sm-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=H4QfKP0y)
The sweltering weather back home didn’t make walking any fun. On a hot afternoon, you probably wouldn’t make it 500m from your house without feeling some sweat trickle down your back.
The Overland Track
![The Overland Track](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-11/overland-track-g3bbfa5999_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=6TPQUHNd)
The Overland Track is a multi-day hike in Tasmania, and I am looking forward to tackling it over the summer.
Setting fitness goals
![weights and sneakers](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/dumbbells-g57d84ca20_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=ownbrsb8)
I am finding that simple fitness goals help me stay motivated and keep on track.