{"id":27607,"date":"2026-03-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=27607"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:17:44","slug":"boost-your-energy-and-focus-by-staying-active-this-semester","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/boost-your-energy-and-focus-by-staying-active-this-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost your energy and focus by staying active this semester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Reading time: 3 minutes<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Balancing your studies, social life and personal wellbeing is tough, and exercise can often get pushed to the wayside. But the reality is, moving your body doesn\u2019t have to be a huge commitment, and it can actually help you manage your stress and improve focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why staying active matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Staying physically active isn\u2019t just about fitness\u2014it directly impacts your energy levels, mental health and ability to focus. Research<\/a> shows that regular exercise can improve memory, boost mood and even help with better sleep. When your schedule is packed, even short bursts of movement can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key: Finding what works for you<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need a gym membership or hours of free time to stay active. The key is finding something you enjoy and can fit into your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take advantage of campus resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curtin Stadium has a bunch of free activities, group fitness classes and more to make the most of. Visit the website to find something for to suit you!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk or bike to uni whenever possible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live close to uni, consider walking instead of taking the bus or driving. If you have a bike, use it to get around faster while staying active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try quick home workouts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If going to the gym isn\u2019t your thing, there are plenty of apps and YouTube channels with short workouts that require no equipment. A 15-minute workout can be just as effective as an hour at the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it social!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing a sport\u2014even casually\u2014can make exercise feel more like fun than work. Why not join a local sports team, run club or try a social sport at Curtin Stadium<\/a> with your friends?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make movement a habit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We know \u2013 starting (and keeping to) a brand-new habit can be a bit of a process. However, the hardest part is getting started and staying consistent. Once it has been cemented into your normal routine, you\u2019ll begin to find it second nature. Here\u2019s some tips for how to start building the habit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Schedule it like a class: <\/strong>Block out time in your calendar, whether it\u2019s a morning jog, an afternoon workout or an evening walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Find an accountability partner:<\/strong> Exercising with a friend makes it more enjoyable and keeps you motivated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Start small and build up:<\/strong> If you\u2019re not used to being active, don\u2019t jump into an intense workout plan. Begin with short sessions and gradually increase the intensity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Use movement as a break:<\/strong> Instead of scrolling on your phone between study sessions, stand up and stretch, do a few jumping jacks or take a walk outside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Staying active doesn\u2019t have to be a burden. It\u2019s about finding ways to move that fit into your life. Prioritising your physical health will pay off in better focus, improved mood and more energy to tackle everything this semester throws your way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Exercise often gets pushed to the wayside when semester starts, but moving your body doesn\u2019t have to be a huge commitment! It can even help you manage your stress and improve focus. | Reading time: 3 mins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4418,"featured_media":21098,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"7315,6657,7683,6824,8106,8581","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[145,149],"class_list":["post-27607","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oasis-categories-sport-recreation","oasis-categories-wellbeing"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AMMON-20210920-Curtin_Stadium-Mon20-1427_1500-1500x500.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Rachelle","last_name":"Erzay","display_name":"Rachelle Erzay"},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-19 17:39:26","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/27607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/27607\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=27607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}