How can I fit exercise around school?

I disagree with some of the responders here, I think it can be easy to fit everything in, if you are willing to think outside of the box. For instance, if you are walking around campus to get to your classes, you are getting exercise. Try to do it at a brisk pace to get the maximum benefit. If you take the bus to/from school, get off the bus early and walk the rest of the way. I am not a fast runner, but it only takes me half an hour to run 2 miles. I live in a colder climate, so I usually only run outside in the Spring/Summer/Fall. I do it in the evening on weekdays, and take a shower right after. This also helps me get ready faster in the morning because I am already showered. I just have to wet down my hair and then dry/style it. I try to do it first thing in the morning on Saturdays so that I can shower and still have most of my day left afterwards. If you have a gym on campus that you have access to, or just a gym membership, take some required reading with you and do it while on something like a stationary bicycle. When I was in school, I lost a ton of weight doing yoga. If you belong to a gym, it is likely that you have access to classes as part of your membership. I went twice a week, and then I did a little bit of cardio after the class (maybe only 10-20 minutes on a bike). I found that when I did that I had more energy and it was easier for me to concentrate on my school work. I was also a lot less stressed out. I was lucky to attend school in a very urban area, so I walked everywhere I went. But it can be as easy as parking your car at the farthest end of the lot. I suppose that if you are going to try to fit in exercise anywhere and everywhere though, you do have to sacrifice a little in the fashion area. It isn't advisable to do most of this in high heels.

I'm sure you have some spare time you're not truly making the most out of! If you have an hour break between classes, go for a jog, take a brisk walk, sit and do an ab workout- anything. You can easily fit in a 20 minute job, a quick shower, and a change of clothes into an hour break. You don't even have to shower before your class, just make sure you bring a change of clothes. If you're staying up late and going out to parties, go work out before your party! Don't waste time lounging around in the morning, go to the gym. Tqake a class that you love. Find friends who also want to work out, and work that into your social time. I'm sure you can do it

I'm a freshman in college and was wondering if any other college students on here (or just people with a busy life) have tips on fitting exercise in. I'm able to get about 20 minutes of yoga in every morning, but other than that can't really find time. Suggestions?

Yeah. How about make time.

Sounds harsh but I was a single mom putting myself through law school and I made time! You got it easy!

I agree there is ALWAYS time to exercise, you just have to find it and prioritise it. On another note though, if your primary goal is weight loss then its 80% what you put in your mouth. A students diet is by no means the most desirable. Instead of stressing yourself out about finding the time to exercise, take the first steps and clean up the diet. A lot can be achieved by doing this alone.

Good luck in your journery. Find an excuse to make it happen!

I find that t.v adverts are a good time to do little fitness "challenges" like lets say the advert lasts 3 minutes, see how many sit-ups or crunches or push ups you can do in that time and slowly increase it, if you watch t.v for an hour there will probably be 4 adverts so you can have 10 minutes of exercise. I go to the gym before college most days as I find I have no motivation in the evenings, or i'll swim in the afternoon!
I do lunges and squats whilst I brush my teeth and I will take two steps on the stairs at a time every-time I use it. When I am studying I like to take a small break every 20 minutes and change activity so I will perhaps walk outside or run on the spot for a little bit- it's good to keep the blood moving for good oxygen levels to keep your brain fresh! I also work my calves out whilst cooking or waiting for the kettle to boil

Heya, Ally. There have been some good tips and some tough love in the previous posters.

I also have an extremely busy life but the key i have found to managing it all and fitting everything in is to create a schedule and following it.

There are plenty of apps out there that can assist, excel spreadsheet, paper and pen, whatever. Make a schedule, set your increments to 5 minutes, include the time it takes to do everything. Once you map out your standard schedule you can find the gaps to fit in things. As for exercise, i would include this in with studying. Every 15-20 minutes, take a 3-5 minute break to work out. There are a lot of sites/apps that have exercises to do at home with minimal equipment. Heck just push-ups, squat thrusts/burpies, situps and a jump rope alone will do the job.

Also once you get onto a schedule stick to it religiously. The more you do something the more efficient you will become and you will actually create more time.

I'm fairly sure that even with all your activities if you map things out you will find the room.

You only need to do 30-45 minutes a day with watching calories and food intake to see results.

"With no plan, there is no attack. With no attack, there is no victory."



Good Luck!

You just do it, no excuses.

I work full time, go to school part time, have a 4 year old, a husband, house to take care of. I make exercise a priority. I also have well defined goals about what I want to get out of exercise. Those goals have nothing to do with losing weight.