Getting to the gym?????????

[hmowry]

I'm working full time, have 2 small children and a husband who is very supportive, but can't do everything himself, and am currently taking A&P 1 and will be adding a Psych class to that next month.

So how am I supposed to fit some gym time in? So far I've just let it slide, but I'm not a very happy or healthy person without at least a few hours a week at the gym. I feel like my classes may be suffering because I can't concentrate as well when I'm not working out.

I'm spending every, single free second studying (including time I'm supposed to be working - shhh). Has anyone found a way to combine working out with study? There's just not enough hours in the day for all of this!

[malamud69, BSN, RN]

I am index card notes person-when I was taking A&P I lived on an elliptical. ...me and my giant stack of notecards....perfect study chunks.

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

Life is not easy. Get some kettlebells and workout at home. When I was doing my ABSN you simply cannot be working out as much. I was taking 21 hours a semester and studying. You pick and choose. I had a heavy bag and kettlebells and did the best I could. Lots of burpees and squat thrusts. good luck

[EmilysMama]

If you take one hour out of one day to go to the gym you will be better for it. I used to go 4 or 5 times a week for 2 or 3 hours a day but I just can't, mostly because classes take up time. But I DO have Monday and Tuesday off, so I go those days and Saturday. I have kids too but I find even if I have go for a walk (BY MYSELF!), it clears the fuzzy stuff out of my head.

[ShelbyaStar]

I like the gym, I love lifting, but it is more of a time commitment by the time you get dressed, go there, shower, change, and move on with your day.

If I'm on a time crunch, running is better. I just need to lace up my sneakers and go. And if I only have 20 mins I can still get a good burn in by just pushing harder.

Or if you're really in a time crunch, do some YouTube workout or at home HIIT in your underwear haha. Check out zuzka light or blogilates on YouTube. I've heard good things about fitness blender as well but can't remember if it's paid.