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Although body building does have its appeal to certain athletes, by no means should body building be made compulsory for students. Physical fitness should always be a part of a student's day, and students should be required to take a class that requires them to get some exercise each semester or trimester, but body building should not be forced on anyone.

Body building is a discipline specifically targeted at maximizing muscle growth. Most of the time, muscle growth is encouraged through diet, exercise, rest, and legal supplements; however, some unscrupulous lifters and trainers have utilized illegal substances to augment muscle growth. Those substances, most often made up of anabolic steroids, can be harmful to young students, whose bodies will continue to develop into their twenties. If a student wishes to become a body builder, that student should stick to the safer ways of achieving his or her goal.

Instead of compulsory body building, students should be required to participate in classes that encourage healthy bone and muscle development without any dangerous side effects or the temptation to use harmful substances to augment their development. For example, weight training is a great way to develop muscle and strengthen bones, but the benefits are enhanced if weight training sessions are alternated with sessions of a form of aerobic exercise, such as swimming or dance. Other exercises such as yoga or pilates are also good for students' health and wellness.

Health and wellness are important to students of all ages. Several studies have shown that students who participate in exercise programs go on to lead healthier, more active lives as adults. Students should not, however, be forced to take body building courses; instead, students should be required to take physical fitness courses that interest them and will help them achieve the level of fitness that they desire.

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