How to balance academics and fitness?

ThuleBoy · 2023-04-01T18:45:27+00:00

Is there a campus gym?

Allocating 1.5 hours, three times a week, to lift / exercise shouldn't come at the cost of your studying.

I would argue that it would improve it.

Other then that, not becoming fat is mostly up to your diet. But managing your diet can be a hassle with the academic stress.

Hustontown · 2023-04-01T20:04:36+00:00

One piece of advice I picked up years ago that stuck with me: “Anything you add to your life you have to subtract something else”. Now, it’s not as blunt as that, but the foundation is true. Any hobby, exercise etc. will add time, and that time has to come from somewhere. Whether that’s studying, another hobby, sleep. I schedule and allot time for my fitness just the same as any other activity. It takes up x time on my calendar.

TL;DR - make time for your fitness since it’s important to you. Also, the important thing is to just be consistent. One day at a time to build a habit. Doesn’t matter if you workout for 5 minutes or an hour, miss a day - just keep going.

Hope that helps. You’re doing a lot and that takes strength. Keep at it

Altair-Dragon · 2023-04-01T20:58:49+00:00

I defintly recommend you to check out r/bodyweightfitness.

On the "menu" page are described a number of workouts that need minimal equipment and of various lenghts.

You could start training from the minimalist program that can take no more than 20~30 mins to complete since your problem is time.

From that you can decide to broaden and improve your workouts if you enjoy working out.

Good luck with your path of improving yourself bro.

terrorist_giraffe · 2023-04-01T22:33:23+00:00

I've been dealing with the same issue for years, and the solution I've found may or may not work for you depending on other things in your life.

First up, you said uni not college, so I assume you're not American, thus probably don't live on campus, thus probably have transit eating up a significant portion of your time. If there is a gym either near your house, your uni, or the route you take between them, join it. Stop there for half an hour, no more or less, every day on your way to/from class. If there is no convenient gym, get some weights and basic equipment and do a half-hour workout at home as part of your morning routine. You don't need to be a gym rat and spend hours at the gym - half an hour per day will boost your mental and physical health nicely.

Secondly, if you can't afford even half an hour, then you're working yourself too hard at uni. Depending on what/where you study, you should have the option to cut down on the number of classes you take. Yes, you'll graduate a semester or two later, but you'll enjoy the experience more and be healthier at the end.

Finally, don't overlook diet. Uni students are notorious for guzzling junk food - don't let that be you. Eat small portions of healthy food. Avoid added sugar at all costs, and if you can, avoid carbohydrates and artificial sweeteners too. Learn to make a good omelette (with a lot of veggies) and have that as your breakfast most days. Taking time to cook can be difficult but it's worth it, and if you meal plan and meal prep (plenty of vids of that on Youtube) you can do most of the work on the weekends. Good luck!

a-man-from-earth · 2023-04-02T01:13:37+00:00

literally no time to relax at all

That's unhealthy and will eventually lead to worse academic results as well.

Try to find ways to study smarter, not more.

SaltSpecialistSalt · 2023-04-13T08:08:03+00:00

Using kettlebells all you need is around 40 mins a day and you can do it at home. It is both cardio and strength training. Just be consistent and workout everyday. On the days you are very tired or busy just do it 20-25 mins but it is very important that you do it EVERYDAY. Start here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKx8xE8jJZs .Checkout the "simple and sinister" program which is very effective. one common pitfall is trying to do lots of different exercises. dont go that route. keep it simple and be consistent . Feel free to ask if you need more info

Title	How to balance academics and fitness?
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Date	April 1, 2023 5:53 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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