And? Even not-so-smart people don't exercise. And I'd assume that a smart student has more challenging work and higher expectations for their own academic perf

And? Even not-so-smart people don't exercise. And I'd assume that a smart student has more challenging work and higher expectations for their own academic performance, which causes them to lose sight of the benefits of exercise. In other words, a smart person will often prioritize intellectual endeavors above exercise, which is acceptable (that's much better than prioritizing TV or video games above exercise!), but I truly appreciate MIT making a statement about the importance of physical activity. It's a personal choice what you want to prioritize, but I appreciate that MIT as an institution wants to prioritize the health of its students in conjunction with academic excellence. It's a way of saying, "If you want to be an MIT student, you should also have healthy habits."