Full time college/uni students: How often do you workout?

Hsanders3961

I am taking 15 hours and working full time, its rough, but I try to squeeze in at least 30 minutes 5-6 days a week. When I have a ton of homework though, I have to say that the exercise gets put on the back burner. I wish there were more hours in the day!!!

JennLifts

i wanted to add on here ....

that I found a very helpful study AND exercise tip

i absolutely love doing the elliptical and reading my notes at the same time! the night before a big test.. i like going to the gym and hoping on the elliptical and by the time i read through my notes, i've done a good 45 minutes on the elliptical ! time flys because i am focused on my studies and also - i don't get distracted from studying because i don't really have anything else to do while i'm working out on the elliptical! haha

another good one.. record speeches, or vocab, and listed to it while you work out!

MoonIite

another good one.. record speeches, or vocab, and listed to it while you work out!

Great tip, I never thought of that.

MelC2564

I'm working full time monday-friday, have night classes monday-thursday, and work as a casual on weekends (usually only five hours or so), I either go before work in the mornings, or after classes in the evenings, at least four times a week. I feel lazy if I go any less.

I used to love sleep more than anything else, but after a while you get used to the early mornings, and the work out really does wake you up and leave you focused for the day

Articeluvsmemphis

it depends. this past week i couldn't get much done because it was the 1st week and I was coming off a "weight-loss" vacation of sorts, so I needed time to get back into the groove. but i usually get a chance everyday. the morning is good, but i love getting to the school gym for a group fitness class which always seems to work-out better than a solo workout. but typically I do stick w/ videos, that's what I mainly did this summer {i.e., Jillian, the firm, turbofire, etc}

Jorra

I have a gym class as a GE requirement this semester, so that will take care of two days. My PLAN for the rest of the week is C25K in the afternoon after classes.

The biggest excuse for me not going to the gym is that some genius built it at the bottom of a huge hill. I always dread the post-workout climb back to my dorm.

runbikebreathe

I aim for four to six times a week. I try to do around 25-40 minutes of cardio each time and at least 20 minutes of strength training three times per week. I make sure to work out on weekends as that means two of my workouts are done for the week! Also, if your college/university has a gym on-campus, check it out. Although it may mean staying later after class, you'll be more inclined to get your workout in. Like others have said, I like to bring my notes along with me. I feel much more productive!

simplyychaos

I'm a full time student and have a part time job in the evenings after classes. I purposely made my schedule this semester to not have class till 11 so if I wake up at 8:30 I still have time to go to the gym for a half hour to an hour and get ready for class. I find it's easier to wake up earlier to work out because then it's out of the way. By the end of the day I'm usually so exhausted from class and stressed about homework I find it easy to just say that the gym is the lowest priority. Make it the first thing you do every day and then it's out of the way. I usually work out 4-5 days a week.

ericalynn104

I got super busy when classes first started but when it slowed down a little, I've been working out almost everyday. Right now I'm doing 30DS every night. It only requires half an hour. But I'm gonna try to get some other workouts in there (biking, swimming, elliptical.) I'm lucky enough to be done with classes by 3PM everyday so I have some time. I'm looking for a job though and that might change things a little.. Best of luck!

NicoleLauren17

I work out every day. If I have a super busy day I'll skip it though. I am not a morning person by any means so I do mine after classes in the afternoon. I can barely wake up for my classes now much less waking up earlier to work out!!

SnuggieMeeko

I try to workout 4 days a week for about 40 mins. I tried to give myself a hour and a half block of time to work out and shower after. Sometimes that is really hard to work around with classes, work, homework and everything else. So for those days I have a TV in my room and some workout videoes. I'll just pop on in and workout in my room later that night.

You can do this!