You don’t have to spend your weekends hiding out at the gym, trying to incorporate as many miles, pushups, reps or stretches to make up for the rest of the week.
Instead of cramming in a variety of exercises that ultimately leave you sore until Monday, try distributing your physical activity throughout the week. Smaller, daily doses of 15- to 20-minute exercises could go a long way.
Go for a walk downtown after your classes or power walk along the waterfront in between them. If you live on campus, head back to your dorm in between classes and work on your abs.
Experts suggest 20 minutes a day, three days a week is universally manageable. If you can do more, great. Don’t focus so much on the duration as much as the effort you put into the workout. Commitment is key.
Just consider the times when you find yourself at your computer, aimlessly scrolling through social media, binge-watching House of Cards, or procrastinating on homework. If you’re going to procrastinate, at least procrastinate in a productive manner (It makes sense, I promise).
Of course, all of this is subjective.
Spending a couple of hours at the gym is certainly the lifestyle of some people. Don’t be too hard on yourself if that doesn’t work for your schedule. Do what you feel comfortable with, but make it count.
An active body gets more sleep and stresses less. As long as you’re moving around, you’re doing something right.
