Exercise

What are the benefits?

Boosts Your Mood
Exercise releases feel-good chemicals (like endorphins) in your brain, which can help reduce stress, anxiety, and make you feel happier.
Improves Focus and Memory
Moving your body gets more blood flowing to your brain, helping you concentrate better in lessons and remember things more easily.
Better Sleep
Being active during the day helps your body feel more tired at night, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Just 20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain power for up to 2 hours.
Teens who exercise regularly are more likely to feel confident and positive about themselves.
Exercise doesn’t have to be boring: dancing, walking, skateboarding, and even deep-cleaning your room all count!

BRAIN BOOST CHALLENGE! Complete one of the following challenges and share it with your tutor for some achievement points!

Choose a clear time and place for exercise. “I will do 10 minutes of stretching right after I wake up.”

Put your workout clothes somewhere you’ll see them (like on your chair or desk).

Add it to your timetable or planner so it becomes part of your routine.

Pair exercise with something fun.

Play your favorite music while you move.

Try workouts with friends or join a school club.

Choose activities you enjoy: dancing, football, walking, even TikTok challenges!

Start small and simple.

Begin with just 5–10 minutes a day.

Try easy home workouts (e.g. YouTube or app-based).

Don’t wait for the “perfect time” — just start!

Celebrate your progress.

Use a habit tracker or tick off a calendar each day you move.

Reflect on how you feel after — more awake? Less stressed?

Reward yourself with something small (like relaxing time or a healthy treat).

Create a playlist for your workouts
Write an inspiritng quote and read it every morning or days you finding it hard to motivate yourself

Visit the Appleton Clubs and Activities page to see which sports clubs you can join!

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