Got fitness goals in mind but fearful that your study time is holding you back? Maximising your gym time between study sessions is crucial for maintaining both physical & mental fitness.
Balancing the heavy workloads College or University often serves up with effective workouts can be challenging, but with the right mindset and organisation, you can make the most of your time at the gym. Here’s how…
Plan Your Workout Schedule
Schedule your workouts during breaks in your study routine, such as after a long study session or between classes. This helps you stay consistent without sacrificing too much study time.
Be sure to know what you want to achieve - whether it’s weight loss, building strength, improving PBs, or simply maintaining fitness. Clear goals will help you shape your workouts and use your time effectively.
HIIT It Hard!
Quick and Effective HIIT workouts involve short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief rest periods. It’s an excellent way to get a full-body workout in a short time. A typical HIIT session can be as short as 20-30 minutes and still be highly effective. Check out our Burn HIIT class for a short, sharp fix of High Intensity exercise!
Take Short Breaks For Mini Exercises
Use short study breaks to do quick, bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, or planks. These “mini workouts” can help keep your energy levels up and maintain focus while studying.
Introduce stretching exercises during your study breaks to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and prevent stiffness from prolonged sitting. You can even steal the techniques you’ll learn in our mega popular Yoga & Pilates sessions.
Eat Well & Stay Hydrated
Fuel up with a small bite to eat before hitting the gym to fuel your workout. Complex carbs, like pasta & rice, paired with a solid protein source, will provide the energy you need to nail it!
Ensure your post-workout feed is rich in proteins and carbohydrates to help with muscle recovery and replace everything you sweated out in the session. Especially if you’re heading back to your studying after your workout. This will help you focus!
Stuck on the nutrition front? We’ve got you covered. Come and say hello here, and we can run through any foodie-based quizzing you may have for us!
Be a Gadget Geek
Use fitness apps like Nutracheck and gadgets such as the MyZone Belt to plan and track your nutrition & workouts. Many apps offer guided workouts that you can follow to ensure you’re using your time efficiently.
Stay Consistent but Flexible
Try to maintain a regular workout routine, even if it’s short. Consistency is more important than the length of each session. But be sure to be flexible, adapt your workout intensity and duration based on your study load. During exam periods, shorter, more intense workouts might be more feasible, while you can afford lighter but longer sessions during less busy times.
Balance Social Time and Gym Time
We’ve been doing a bit of studying of our own and did you know that exercising with a friend can increase calories burned by up to 25% and the chance of transforming your body shape by a whopping 176%. So if you find yourself quitting before you’re done, having your buddy beside you can push your workout by an average of an extra 11 minutes! Enough to blitz those extra calories, squeeze out a few more squats and keep your motivation maxed out.
Refer a friend and if they love us as much as you do and join, we’ll treat you both to a £10 gift card. Nice!
