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Keep focused, stay fresh - the link between exercise and study

Active body, active mind.
It's a healthy mantra to live by, but it's also well documented that regular exercise can improve aspects of brain function and cognition.

Incorporating physical activity into a busy revision schedule can help with students' concentration and can boost their capacity to remember what they've learnt.

And there are other benefits too.
Exercise can help lower stress levels, easing the pressure and helping students feel more relaxed, less anxious and more inclined to get a good night's sleep.

Find time for fresh air.
Breaking up study periods into shorter sessions, with time for exercise in between helps boost brain activity for more effective study. This could be a few stretches, a brisk jog or a similar aerobic activity that gets the blood flowing.

It's not an exact science; a good diet and adequate rest opportunities all play their part too, but combining exercise with study may give students the best chance to perform at their optimum capacity to achieve their academic goals.

Study away.
Organised group study trips are a great way for students to follow a more structured programme of revision and activity. Many teachers organise revision breaks so students can spend some time away together, using facilities that may not be available in school, to complement the learning programme.

Away from the distractions of home and school, the benefits of having dedicated study spaces for groups, an organised programme of physical activities to break up the study sessions, and the convenience of freshly prepared, healthy meals, make revision breaks a popular option for many secondary schools.

It's an opportunity for students to learn and interact together, let off some steam, and return refreshed, motivated and ready for more study.

Find out more about PGL Revision Weekends.

by PGL Travel.