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August 16, 2004
One Week
At this time one week from now I will be on my way back from the gym to get ready for my 8 a.m. Con Law class. Right now I'm not too worried about having a class that early. In November, I'm sure I'll be regretting it.
Which reminds me, one thing that I let get away from me at the beginning of last year was my workout routine. If there's one thing I can contribute to having a good first year, it's to make a concerted effort to get to the gym, or get in some kind of workout. I'd go even further and recommend getting up early to do it. If you work it right, you can get some reading in while you're on the exercise bike, elliptical or stairmaster.
In my experience, the brain tends to be sharper all day long after a morning workout. Break a sweat. Get your heart rate up into your cardio zone. You'll stay healthier throughout the school year and have more energy to boot. Just don't overdo it. Every other day is adequate. Too much and you'll run yourself down.
Posted by Half-Cocked at August 16, 2004 06:46 AM
Comments
I second. I regret not being better about working out after my first semester - I gained about 10 pounds in the first two years! (Most women I know were in the same boat, having gained more - at least I went to the gym sometimes.) During my first semester of first year, my study buddy and I would go to the undergrad campus and walk their track while reviewing what we'd had in class that day. It really helped...we ought to have kept it up. :)
Posted by: Shelley at August 16, 2004 09:19 AM
I agree also. The stress-reducing effects of a good workout cannot be understated as you rocket through your first year of law school.
It's mroe constructive than throttling your classmates, as I've often been tempted to do.
Posted by: tom at August 16, 2004 02:48 PM
And I would like to add thanks for inspiring me to get my sorry *ss to the gym today for two (sadly painful) miles that I wouldn't have run otherwise. Thank you.
Posted by: Shelley at August 16, 2004 05:44 PM