The uni gym offers classes such as pilates, spin, yoga and Zumba, which are such a good way to get used to going to the gym and begin something new. Who knows, you could even meet new people there! And if you don't fancy going by yourself you can always bring some friends. Either of these options are effective for getting out of the house and giving a new purpose to the day. One thing is for sure: any amount of exercise will always make you feel better.
Of course, you need to be careful to start slowly and not push yourself too hard, because getting injured won’t do anyone’s mental health any good! A sports club is a great way to go if you’re looking to meet new people. Social sports societies are particularly good for this as they’re considerably less competitive and lots of people tend to go just the for the socials and to chat. In fact, for talking it's ideal because it gives you something different to tell people about - you might even find a common interest! And who could forget the feeling of being able to quietly brag about how much you've done in the day?
There will never again be a time in your life when this many sports, equipment and exercise regimes are so accessible
Another good thing about sport is that it can get spare energy out and allow you to properly focus on your work instead of getting distracted every five minutes. There will never again be a time in your life when this many different sports, equipment and exercise regimes are so accessible, so take advantage whilst you can.
It has to be said that the gym and a lot of the sports clubs require a membership, which can feel quite pricey in the moment, but I'd still recommend taking the chance on it if you can. Thankfully though there are different sport societies that don’t require a membership and are therefore low cost, like running club or rounders society. There are also other sports clubs like climbing or sailing which are a little more expensive to join but still don’t require a fitness membership. Whichever way you decide to go about it, make sure to try many different varieties and please don’t let yourself get discouraged if the first one isn’t for you.
