Gym Response Paper

What is the most common response in my gym class when the teacher asks us to do fifty squat, twenty-five push-ups, and run laps around the gym? “I can’t do it.” This famous statement is most commonly said by students in reaction to strenuous physical activities inside and out of school. Physical activity prior to school could cure these negative thoughts and enable a more positive outlook on physical activities for middle and high school students. Many students, including myself, feel anxious prior to doing a tough workout, before a math test, or waiting to be called in for an audition. Exercising more regularly could help reduce this anxiety by making the workouts easier after becoming more fit. Also, the anxiety is reduced when endorphins

It can make everyday tasks easier and can greatly improve mental wellness. Physical activity before school can make everyday tasks easier because the students will be stronger and healthier. When collecting groceries from the car or walking home from school, we are using muscles that could be largely improved by physical activity. Physical activity prior to school can make most everyday tasks easier because the students will be stronger and therefore, it will be easier to perform everyday tasks that need the use of the heart, biceps, quadriceps, and many other muscles. Moreover, physical activity can improve quality of life because it can improve the students’ mental health. Exercising releases endorphins which reduces stress, wards off depression, and can improve body-image. Endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of most pain medications. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive energizing, outlook on life and improved body image. This euphoric feeling can ward off depression, stress, and anxiety because when people feel happier, they tend to worry less and become more optimistic. As one can see, physical activity prior to school improves quality of life because it can make everyday tasks easier and improves mental