Why Fitness Should Be a Priority for Online Students (and everyone) A study at North Carolina State University showed that one hour of physical exercise resulted in 0.06 GPA improvement, with a 49% higher possibility of graduating, according to Edcor. Apart from maintaining a healthy weight and reducing the risk of chronic health disorders, exercising can boost your academic performance. Why fitness should be a priority However, if you are an online student, you are likely to miss the benefits of physical activities of traditional students who routinely walk around campus enjoy. Therefore, you must plan and schedule exercise in your