Should I go the gym whilst studying for a levels?

I'm really depressed, I just eat and eat, I have gained so much weight in the past 3 years and I am very overweight. Should I go to the gym whilst studying for me a level exams in three weeks or just focus on my education?

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Reply 1

Arvin Bhambra

if you think you are ready for the exam then why not :smile:

Reply 2

cutelady

I'm quite behind actually :frown:

Reply 3

The_JoKeR

Well if you think you'll have enough time to study then both, else just study for now and gym after exams are up.

Reply 4

Lychee628

If you are behind i certainly wouldn't recommend it! Maybe start in summer :smile:

Reply 5

Arvin Bhambra

what are you studying?????

Reply 6

htrowslec

You will probably find that there is time, it is unlikely you will revise from the moment you get up to the moment you go to sleep, just make an hour a day to de stress and go to the gym. It'll probably be beneficial to your studies

Reply 7

LastMinReviseGuy

Acting like you will be at the gym 24/7
If you're really behind, just do situps and squats in your room till your exams out finished. Helps with toning the stomach and butt.
Just walk a lot and drink a lot of water, you don't even need to go to the gym.

You go to the gym to enlarge your muscles, you don't go there to lose weight.
If you go to the gym for cardio (best way to lose weight) you're just wasting your money. You can run on the street , park if you feel shy or insecure or just walk...

Water + Cardio = Weight loss
Gym+Protein= Larger Muscles.

Reply 8

shuutupcharli

Working out while studying is super beneficial, do it in a study break! It doesnt have to be an hour long - just get up and start moving, any increase in activity will be beneficial no matter how small. It'll help with memorising things and stuff!!

Reply 9

cutelady

Original post by Arvin Bhambra

what are you studying?????

Biology, chemistry and economics at A2

Reply 10

cutelady

Would it be better if I watch work out videos on my laptop such as the channel fitness blender and do a workout for an hour instead?

Reply 11

soIiIoquy

ofc yes, go !

not only will it help you lose weight and become strong but it'll help you relieve stress and help you forget about exams just for a short period of time :smile:

but ofc, its up to you in the end

what you feel is best! :smile:

gl with exams though

Reply 12

Arvin Bhambra

i think it is better to do a mixture of both tbh

Reply 13

cutelady

Original post by mariam687

ofc yes, go !

not only will it help you lose weight and become strong but it'll help you relieve stress and help you forget about exams just for a short period of time :smile:

but ofc, its up to you in the end

what you feel is best! :smile:

gl with exams though

Thank you so much :smile:

I think that's what I will do

Reply 14

Arvin Bhambra

how you finding the A2s?

Reply 15

Hefty11

mate everytime i get an answer right, i do 1 pushup, very beneficial for the pectoral muscles. gets me pumped for the exam

Reply 16

theunitedGOAT

Original post by cutelady

No, you should go to a brothel while studying for your a levels

Reply 17

Angry Bird

go after you finish your exams

Reply 18

PsychoD

The gym can help you let off some steam after an exam, although if you're not already into it just go for a calming walk to get your head right instead. I went to the gym 4 times per week throughout my exams (or I'd have withdrawal symptoms) but I'd recommend anything that you find cathartic tbh.

Reply 19

molly54

_{I go to the gym regularly and I find it a great help.}
_{I enjoy going first thing in the morning; get up, work out, come home and shower and then I am set in a positive way for the rest of my day to do revision.}
_{It's also beneficial in the evenings, when I have been revising all day and my brain is feeling a little over loaded, the gym is a great way to have a productive break from revision.}
_{I find it really hard to eat healthily, especially during study leave when I am in the house, procrastinating and opening the fridge every 10 minutes! That's why I find going to the gym kind of like a stress relief.}
_{If your feeling depressed, especially about school/exams then exercising allows you to let off steam, and allow your mind to have a break from all the stress.}
_{It's also a great idea to attend a gym class, where other people attend and you can socialize with others - its a great feeling after sitting alone studying all day long! It's surprising how it uplifts you so much.}
_{And all this can be done as often as you like, as long as you are getting the work in. Nobody should be sat from 9am until 6pm revising with minimal breaks. It should be an enjoyable process, you're studying subjects that you are passionate about, so learn to enjoy your study time as well as learning to enjoy exercise so that you always have a positive mind during this stressful time!}
_{Hope this helped}