A Healthy Start to 2024
It’s a new year and chance to make changes to your lifestyle to help keep your body and mind healthy. If you want to make some changes but unsure where to start, check out our tips.
Get Active
Whatever your fitness level is, being active is a great way to improve your health, reduce stress and can be an opportunity to meet new friends. Think of something achievable for you, maybe it’s walking to the shop rather than driving or taking the stairs on campus instead of the lift. If there’s an activity you’ve always wanted to try, check out the UUSU clubs and societies available.
If you want to focus on your fitness, Ulster’s Sport Services has activities suitable for everyone.
Fitness Suites
Group Classes
Strength and Conditioning
Sports Halls
Outdoor Pitches
On-demand Studios
Les Mills On-demand
Drop into your campus Sports Centre to have a look around and find out more about discounted student rates.
Spin Class
Healthy Eating
Fueling your body with the right foods will improve your health, give you more energy and could help to save money.
You don’t have to be an experienced cook to make a tasty meal, why not grab your housemates and cook together?
Find a new hobby
Make this year stand out by trying your hand at something new. Taking up a new activity really helps stress levels, improves your mood and gives you a new focus. There are loads of cheap or free things for you to get into.
Dance Group
Watch Your Alcohol Intake
The Christmas party season is over and if you’ve over-indulged in your favourite tipples, why not take a break? Here are a few ideas on cutting down your drinking:
Take a month off – It doesn’t have to be January to take a break from the booze. Challenge yourself to 30 days alcohol free and you may like the results! Your scales may be lighter but your bank balance heavier.
Change your plans – Instead of hitting the bar, arrange to meet friends for a coffee, go to the cinema or have a night in. A catch up with your favourite people doesn’t have to include a drink and you won’t forget wake up with foggy memories of the night.
Booze Free Bubbly – There are loads of alcohol free drinks available that taste like the real thing and won’t leave you feeling you’ve missed out. Nip into your local supermarket and see what’s on offer.