where do you find time to exercise during vce?!

[Predator]

The other key here is to find those oppurtunities to be active.
Those times you are bored and sitting around doing nothing or either procrastinating see it as a chance to go for a small run/walk, walk the dog if you have one or take the bike out and go somewhere to get focused.
It is also sometimes good to have a friend to go along with you so you can both get out for a while and have some social time whilst excercisng at the same time.

[schmalex]

I found that rather than trying to put in a specific time, I'd exercise when I was feeling stressed, worked up, or like I wasn't getting any work done. That would usually calm me down enough to study very efficiently. Remember, it's better to do one hour of efficient study when you're in the mood for it than 2 hours of study where you're not getting anything done and just trying to study because your timetable says to.

[liuetenant]

^ lol, im not rich as 
but i think its a good idea to wake early........600-630ish? homework till around 7, then get ready for school.
then after school, i can hit the gym till 6, come home and work till 7. dinner and more working after that?
ill probs get around 3-4+ hours if i also study during lunch breaks etc?

(lol, i suck pretty bad at subjects, so i gotta lift my game! and on top of that, i dnt like the idea of getting FAT!)

[minilunchbox]

Listen to audiobooks of your English texts and Douchy's Biology Podcast while you go for a run/jog/walk/bikeride.

[lexitu]

@liuetenant - Is this about maintaining good general health or improving fitness?

[cameron_15]

It is also sometimes good to have a friend to go along with you so you can both get out for a while and have some social time whilst excercisng at the same time.

I went to the school gym with 3 other year 12's, we'd listen to music, laugh and have a great time without really thinking about the sac the next morning or the exam in 2 weeks. When your alone you lose a lot of motivation to exercise and it really is crucial to your well being.

Listen to audiobooks of your English texts and Douchy's Biology Podcast while you go for a run/jog/walk/bikeride.

I wouldn't, treat yourself to some breaks from school. You've got to stay human! (Can't stress this enough...)

I'd exercise when I was feeling stressed, worked up, or like I wasn't getting any work done. That would usually calm me down enough to study very efficiently.

I did the same thing! When sac marks weren't going my way or when I was simply having a bad day I'd treat myself to a nice mountain bike ride. For me, this was my escape, I wouldn't think about school or friends or anything other than the trail in front of me.

[Streaker]

@liuetenant - Is this about maintaining good general health or improving fitness?

*pulls out PE textbook*   

[lexitu]

^ Hahaha yes exactly. I think this thread should be moved to PE.

[liuetenant]

@liuetenant - Is this about maintaining good general health or improving fitness?

BOTH! i like keeping fit in general so i do as much as i can. but i dnt want to compromise on my studies too! :O

^ and at above....LOL...maybe i shoulda moved it to PE forum

[transgression]

in your sleep

[lexitu]

@liuetenant - Is this about maintaining good general health or improving fitness?

BOTH! i like keeping fit in general so i do as much as i can. but i dnt want to compromise on my studies too! :O

^ and at above....LOL...maybe i shoulda moved it to PE forum

Ah okay it's awesome that you're worried about this kind of stuff. As some people have said, you can sort of use it as a break, and a constructive one. There are heaps of studies supporting exercise in improving morale, sleep etc. You'll find that you should be able to fit it in and after you're back and have had a rest, you'll probably be alert and ready to study.

Although I struggled to keep up my normal frequency, I was still able to go to the gym 2-3 times a week, as well as playing sport at lunchtime and having a hit of tennis every few weeks. It's just about enjoying the exercise while you're at it then having meaningful studying sessions and not wasting time.

You can also find some novel ways to fit it all in - e.g. riding your bike to school. Good luck and fitness > study (sorry VNers)

[liuetenant]

You can also find some novel ways to fit it all in - e.g. riding your bike to school. Good luck and fitness > study (sorry VNers)

i think i agree

[Visionz]

4-6pm after school. 6-7 was spent showering and on the internet. 7-10 was spent watching tv, eating and an surfing the web. i did homework on sunday night when the gym closes early.

[TrueTears]

finding time to exercise is pretty hard especially if you think the time is better spent on studying. I quit australian nationals in vce to focus on studying but did often find the times on weekends to train and often would go jog every day just to keep fit.

[Readinya]

finding time to exercise is pretty hard especially if you think the time is better spent on studying. I quit australian nationals in vce to focus on studying but did often find the times on weekends to train and often would go jog every day just to keep fit.

But to be productive, you can't study all the time, sure, if you're a focused person, and you like it you can do maths for like 10 hours straight but you still need to take breaks sometimes in order to rejuvenate yourself. Running is good, and running a few kms only takes like 20mins and it makes you feel good too, as well as being beneficial for study, in my opinion.

Too true. I read somewhere that students who exercised regularly throughout the year felt less stressed than the students who don't.

And here's some other articles relating to it's benefits: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=99556&page=1
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/studenthealth/Pages/Exerciseandstudy.aspx