How to Find Time to Work Out in College

Between taking classes, meeting friends and participating in extracurricular activities, finding time to work out in college may be challenging. Workouts slip through the cracks for many college students, but carving out time for exercise is important. Student workouts are essential to keep you active as you spend a lot of time sedentary in class or the library.

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Benefits of Student Workouts

You can benefit from workouts as a college student through:

Brain cell development: Research shows that exercise vitalizes brain cell development and makes more complex connections between neurons.
Improved memory retention: Exercise can prevent the shrinkage of the hippocampus, which controls memory formation, retention and recall.
Increased focus: Have you wondered why you feel tired and lose focus, but you can concentrate better after walking? Exercise helps you concentrate.
Boosted mood: Workouts help you boost your mood, as it releases “feel-good” chemicals and hormones.
Reduced stress: Exercise helps you sleep better and relieves stress and anxiety.

Tips to Get Exercise in College

If you are wondering how to find time to work out in college, here are a few tips:

Walk to class: While a simple workout, walking is among the best and most underrated exercises. If you can’t find time to hit the gym, walk to class every day and take the long way to get more steps in.
Bike to class: Riding your bike to class is a great way to stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
Exercise with a friend: Workouts can be tedious, and many people don’t follow their routines. Work out with a friend to kill the boredom and increase accountability.
Manage your time effectively: As a college student, you must juggle many things. Create a schedule and factor in everything you need to do, including working out. Create time limits for all activities and follow the schedule.
Join a sports club: Colleges offer many activities, and one of the best ways to stay active is by joining a sports club.
Sign up for an exercise class: Join an exercise class and treat it like a regular class. Show up every time and do what you are required for every session.
Have a reward system: Our brains respond to rewards, so you might create a rewards system to encourage consistent exercise. For instance, mark your calendar, and if you go to all the workout sessions, reward yourself with a dinner out or something you like.

Why Choose The Press Gym for Your Student Workout?

If you are a University of Texas at Tyler student, The Press Gym is convenient and hassle-free for starting workouts. We are located in downtown Tyler and open 24/7 to fit into your schedule. We have different programs for your needs, from weight loss to strength and small group training.

At The Press Gym, you can get a personal trainer to help you form and stick to a workout plan. Our services are affordable, and you can have an individual, individual-plus-one or family plan, all without contracts.

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