A question for all you students

Hi! I'm a junior at college now and squeezing workouts in is hard. However, I treat it like a class and I work it into my schedule. Usually I go right after class so that I am already on campus. I also bought a locker for the year so that I can keep all of my clothes and my shoes in there and I don't have to lug them around in a backpack. That makes a big difference for me. I also try and go earlier or later so the gym isn't too busy and I don't feel like I need to rush to give people machines. I also like to work out on the weekends so that if I need a day off during the week if I have a busy homework/study schedule, I can take it then. Good luck!

I find it best for me to get mine in 1st thing in the morning. Even if I have to wake up early to get it in. Once my day starts or I get started on schoolwork....finding the time to stop & get a workout in is almost hopeless! I just get too busy. It depends on each person...just have to find what balance works for you, but it IS possible! Best wishes!!

I am a night work out person but to keep it from not getting done I like to break it up. if my goal is 45 min cardio then i will do 3 sessions at 15 minutes each as a study break. I also love the 30 day shred because it is a great work out for only 20 minutes. I balance what i can and can't do with diet and healthy snacks. it is not perfect but it does keep me moving.

i go to school and am a new mom so i like doing at home work outs, right now i'm trying insanity. they are about 40 minutes long and a really good work out. or during breaks at work/school you can take a short walk

It's a tough road -- working, going back to school, having time for family and working out. But -- you CAN do it! I'm just about done with an accounting degree (back to school after 20-some years). The key for me has been maximizing and prioritizing your time. For example, finding time to read the assignments in unconventional ways -- I road the metro to work and spent the time reading my assignments. Schedule exercise time in and hit it heavy on the weekends when you have more "free" time. Additionally, exercise is a great study break -- it clears the mind, so you can go back to learning refreshed. Combine rote tasks -- especially if you have to memorize something for class -- it's great to repeat what you need to remember while you're walking or doing crunches. Also, take every opportunity to walk -- I used to walk around the building during class breaks or if I arrive early to class. Just some thoughts...

Good luck!

When I was in school I was an art major so there was precious little extra time to do anything. That's part of the reason I'm on MFP is cause I NEVER had time to cook and I would run out and get fast food and bring it back to eat while I worked on projects. That being said..there was one summer semester that I managed to squeeze in workouts between a studio class and the projects for that same class. You just got to go and do it! I would pack or wear my workout clothes to class and then after class, go to the gym. The biggest and best piece of advise I could give you is find someone that is kinda in your same boat about exercising and make a workout buddy! You can hold each other accountable for showing up! And if it's someone in your major that you share classes with then all the better! Good luck and don't forget to enjoy school a little! :flowerforyou:

I go in the early mornings before my classes (6:45 am). This way it doesn't matter how hectic my day is, because I've already done my workout before my day even starts. I also know I'll be far too exhausted to go at the end of the day.

Just like everyone else said. I just do it. I have 2 kids, work part time and the rest of the time I'm in school. on the days I have school I get out at 4pm so I go straight to the gym on campus and run on the treadmill. the days I work, and get home at 6pm I do a short Jillian Michaels video. weekends I get up and take the kids for a run in the stroller. it's hard, but if you want it bad enough you'll find the time.