The Archway

Issue date: 11/20/09 Section: Sports

Ask The Coach:

Question: I have been under a lot of pressure with studying and I am finding it hard to get to the Fitness Center and get a workout in. My lifting has been suffering from this. What should I do?

Answer: It is important for you to be a student first and then focus on getting some exercise in order to relax from the pressure of the workload that you are under. Try making time to come in and exercise for the relaxation of enjoying some time away from studies. Try different lifting exercises that focus on lighter weights and more of a variety of exercises especially ones that you don't usually do. Your body will feel refreshed after exercising and you will find it easier to focus on your studies afterward. Please try to remember that you will face many of these types of challenges long after you finish college, and it is important to find time for yourself to relax and exercise.

Coach Tim's Weekly Workouts

Day #1
Walking Lunges: 3 sets of 10
Leg Press: 3 sets of 10
Push-ups 2 sets of 12
Lat-Pull down: 3 sets of 8
Bench Press: 4 sets of 8
Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets of 10
Crunches 2 sets of 25

Day #2
Incline Bench press: 3 sets of 8
Lying Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8
Seated cable rows: 3 sets of 10
Leg extensions: 4 sets of 8
Leg curls: 4 sets of 8
Triceps Extensions: 4 sets of 10
Dips 2 sets of 8
Leg raises: 3 sets of 15

Day #3
Stability Ball wall squats: 3 sets of 10
Dumbbell Shoulder press: 3 sets of 10
Upright rows: 3 sets of 8
Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 7
Lunges 3 sets of 10
Barbell curls: 3 sets of 10
Triceps dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 8
Stability Ball Crunches: 3 sets of 15

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