How To Fit Exercise In Between Your Studies With Village Health & Wellness Clubs

Want to prioritise your fitness goals but struggling to fit a workout in between your studies? Here’s how and why you should get those sweat sessions in without feeling guilty…

It’s no secret that studying can take its toll - exam stress, assignments, and even just general prep for lectures and seminars each week can lead students to feel overwhelmed and exhausted when trying to balance everything else in their lives. 

Studying, socialising and self-care can sometimes seem impossible to achieve in tandem, with students often feeling guilty if they take time for themselves in the midst of a busy exam season. 

But did you know that it’s incredibly important to take some time away from studying - especially for something such as exercise, as this can actually help to improve your ability to focus and retain information?

Here’s how you can prioritise your fitness in between your studies with Village Health & Wellness Clubs and you’ll be thrilled to hear that you can get a taste of Village life for less with TOTUM by bagging yourself a Student Membership!

1. Fitness classes

From dance fitness and Pilates to yoga and swimming, you’ll never be short of options when it comes to finding a workout that you love. Village Health & Wellness Clubs offers over 400 classes including world-renowned Les Mills classes - there’s something for everyone! 

But best of all, you’ll find that many of these classes are ideal when you’re short on time - think intense, fast-paced 30 minute sweat sessions that will leave you feeling energised and accomplished without taking too much time out of your day. 

‘Burn AERO’ is one example, combining cardio movements, resistance techniques and core exercises to give you a full-body workout in just half an hour. 

This allows you to have a productive but much-needed break from studying without taking up a big portion of your day! 

2. Exercise early in the morning

One way to prioritise fitness when you have a busy schedule is to get it out of the way at the very beginning of your day. 

Make exercise a part of your daily morning routine by heading to your local Village Health & Wellness club and doing whatever works for you - whether that’s hitting the weights or stretching it out with the club’s top resistance and functional training kit. 

If the thought of early morning exercise doesn’t appeal to you (we’re looking at you night owls), one thing that may help to soften the blow is giving yourself some time post-workout to take a dip in Village Health & Wellness Clubs’ serene heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room facilities, helping you to take a breather and leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated in no time! 

This is a great way to clear your mind and prepare yourself for a day of studying. 

3. Take a friend with you and choose a form of exercise that you enjoy! 

If fitting a workout into your study schedule isn’t necessarily the issue but rather that you’re struggling to view it as a priority, we’d highly recommend going with a friend to help keep you accountable! 

Not only this, remind yourself of the many benefits of exercise when it comes to studying - knowing the science behind it might push you to schedule it into your day… 

Just 20 minutes of exercise before studying can improve your concentration thanks to increased blood flow to the brain, which fires up your neurons and promotes cell growth. 

So if you’re in for a big day of studying, why not squeeze in a super quick and efficient workout with one of your friends to set yourselves up for the day? It’s important to take time for yourself and keep those endorphins flowing. 

Another way to prioritise fitness is to choose a form of exercise that you love - whether it’s boxing, zumba, swimming or lifting weights. 

At Village Health & Wellness Clubs, you’ll not only find plenty of classes to engage in but also the best Technogym kit and MyZone technology, helping you to track your results from your phone. So if monitoring your progress motivates you, this may be another incentive to get to the gym! 

Village Gyms student membership is available to those currently aged over 16 and in full time education, meaning TOTUM members can grab your discount now!

What are the perks of a Village Health & Wellness Clubs membership? 

Well, if 400+ gym classes and the very best equipment hasn’t sold it to you, being a member of Village Health & Wellness Clubs means you’ll also get a 25% discount in the Pub & Grill which is perfect for study breaks, catching up with your mates or even recovering from the night before.

You can also enjoy exclusive discounts on some of your favourite high street brands including Nike, Adidas, River Island, BooHoo, ASOS and Apple to help that loan last a little bit longer…

PLUS you’ll get 20% off Village Hotels stays!

Make sure to take advantage of your exclusive discount at Village Health & Wellness Clubs as a TOTUM member to make big savings simply by showing your student ID!

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