-Maggie

My OT gave me 5 exercises to complete at home to help with this really tight and uncomfortable knot behind my right shoulder blade. However, 2 of the exercises required a resistance band which I do not own so I was unable to complete 2 of the exercises to help relieve the knot.

Does anyone have any suggestions to over come this barrier (lack of resistance bands)?

- Maggie

-Madysin Frost

-Madysin Frost

- Jackson Crain

- Jackson Crain

-Caleb Christensen

-Caleb Christensen

It would feel impossible that I can't reach my goal so I wouldn't perform physical activity to my ability because I would see no reason if i'll stay stuck

However I would call my mum or my friend and they would push me to remember that it would be possible as long as you're consistent with everything you're doing and being true to yourself.

My favorite tip is to remember that you can always have or try to build a support system to keep you going because on your bad/worst days they would be there for you to reach your goals!

One barrier that I have when it comes to working out is how much time I have in my day. I have a full class schedule and work a part time job so when I do have time I try to make the most of it.

Whenever I have week plan and a specific schedule of times when I could go to the gym, it really helps me. Without this, my body will choose to do other things other than exercising.

A barrier that I face is working out consistently due to work and school. I sometimes go days walking and running, doing 4 miles each day, but then I stop because I get too busy with work and school, so I don't pick up my habits again until the weekend, but even then, sometimes I do not go.

I will give myself the goal of going after class or work. I can accomplish this by having my partner or a friend accompany me, as this will help keep me motivated, as I will have someone by my side to keep me accountable.

One of my tips is to keep track of how many miles you have done. I track mine using Nike Run Club, but there are other apps available. This gives me motivation to keep exercising as it shows your pace, miles, time etc.

A barrier that I face is finding time in my schedule to workout and sticking to it. As a full time student who works 20+ hours a week I find myself getting burnt out quickly and I can never stay consitstent because some days I have more time then others.

Since there are some days I don't have time to workout I still have a step count that I challenge myself to reach daily. That way I am still being active in some way.

-Lilly Michel

I focus on recovery, stretching, hydration, and planning rest days—so I can still get enough energy and not burn out from late-night practices.

-Lilly Michel

A barrier that I constantly face is wanting to workout at least even 2x a week but it's just impossible with this semester. After four long years I think I am finally burnt out that it takes me several minutes to finish a small paragraph from a textbook. With that being said it is my last semester and I do not want to fail any of my classes. I had commited myself to going at least 3x a week and I had started going to the gym but about 2 weeks ago I completely stopped going because of the loads of assignments I have going on and the fact that I can not focus. But behind my brain all I can think about is wanting to find time to go to the gym and balance school work at the same time

-Macyn Norris

-Macyn Norris

To get around this, I try to get enough sleep and plan out my day/week so I don't do too much and risk burning out (and consequently doing nothing).

-Elizabeth Rokusek

-Elizabeth Rokusek

One of the barrier I face is not having enough energy and working out alone. When I feel exhausted as i'm working out I tend to pull out my phone and play with it. I also don't keep myself accountable when i'm alone and I don't push myself.

To get better at this I try my best to get 8 hours of sleep and limit myself on my phone.

I started working out with my girlfriend, and I love that she keeps me accountable for all my reps and sets. We also spend about 30 minutes on the treadmill, debriefing each other about how our week has been and what’s coming up.

-Joe Neihart

-Joe Neihart

-Karli Goodall

-Karli Goodall

-Zoe Sundermeier

-Zoe

-Peyton

-Peyton

--Maeve

--Maeve

--Brianna

--Brianna

-Jocelyn Oltman

-Jocelyn Oltman

- Johana Lopez Garcia

- Johana Lopez Garcia

The biggest barrier I find in my life when it comes to exercise is my mental attitude. Being a student and still working 5-6 days a week I have enough free time to get exercise but it does not leave a lot of free time for me to do things I enjoy. This leads to times where instead of going to the gym at the time I usually do I will skip so I can have fun with friends or do something that I have not had the chance to do. This used to be a big problem for me but as I got more focused I have not been affected by this as much.

Jayden Pinkerton

-Jalin

-Jalin

A barrier I often face is my mental state, or, like mental capacity, some days. After doing all of my school work, my 2 jobs, and taking care of my dog, I often don't have to mental capacity to go to the gym and workout. I just want to sit down for longer than 5 minutes.

A facilitator, I would say, is my roommates and one of my classes. I am in RT this semester, so it helps that I have a set time twice a week that I go to class and work out. My roommates also help because they want to go to the gym together, which encourages me on the days I struggle to go with them.

I swim and run for UNO, so I need people to keep me accountable. My biggest facilitators are my coaches because I will not train at practice to my best potential without their constant push and encouragement.

When I workout on my own, I will not even attend or go if I do not have anyone go with me. So, my friends help me stay accountable and facilitate.

-Julia Thomas

One barrier that I face is finding time to be active. This is a common barrier that college students often face. I am a full-time student, and I also work part-time. So, it is difficult to make time to go to the gym.

When I am assigned workouts on my own by coaches, sometimes it is really hard to find time throughout the day to complete them.

Another barrier is taking care of my body. I do not get enough sleep or nutrition to sustain me through intense training days.

-Julia Thomas

A facilitator could be finding gyms or recreational places that have flexible hours. Another thing that would help me is having a friend with me while exercising. It would definitely make me motivated and help me be consistent.

A barrier I face when it comes to physical activity or exercise is time. I am a college athlete who lifts three days a week and when we go back home on breaks and continue our programs I find it harder for find a time that works best for me. It also becomes harder because the closest gym from my house is 30 minutes away, making time an even bigger factor.

The biggest facilitator in my life is my athletic career on the UNO softball team. We lift 3 times a week and practice everyday throughout the week. This has allowed me to be able to engage in physical activity daily and exercise consistently to keep up an active lifestyle.

One common barrier but often overlooked is stress. As life piles on "wanting" to do much of anything can be hard. For me I have to set times that I am going to HAVE to workout otherwise it is the easiest thing to cut in an attempt to reduce mental load/stress.

Another great way to stay active is goal setting with keeping a log of your progress? Want to get to a sub 6 minute mile? How fast did you run this week compared to last? How about 3 months ago compared to now? Little wins keep you coming back.

One great facilitator is my friends. If we plan to go for a walk or go workout I stay committed and plan to make time for the gym.

Another one is being well rested for the day. If I go to sleep early and get a full 8 hours of sleep I'm capable of having more energy and motivation to workout and be able to do homework and work.

Lastly eat food for energy if you don't eat before the workout you are probably going to be tired and less motivated.

A busy school and work schedule sometimes makes it difficult for me to find consistent time to exercise. On days when I have a lot of assignments or long shifts, I feel too drained to stick with my workout routine.

I’ve found that scheduling workouts like appointments in my calendar helps me stay accountable. Even if I only have 20–30 minutes, I remind myself that a shorter session is still better than skipping completely.

Having a set workout plan with specific days (like push, pull, and legs) helps keep me organized and motivated. It gives me structure so I know exactly what to do when I have time to exercise.