Fitness Training
From Desk to Gym: a 10-Minute Workout for Busy Students
Return to the academic grind doesn’t have to spell doom for your fitness with this easy workout!
School is back in session, you’ve got lectures to attend, assignments to submit, and about a million notifications blowing up your phone. With days packed tighter than your backpack, hitting the gym can feel a little bit difficult. But here’s the good news: you don’t need an hour — or even half an hour — to get your body moving and your energy levels up. Ten minutes is enough to fire up your muscles, clear your head, and get you ready to crush that next class. And here’s how you can squeeze in your quick full-body energizer without any fancy gym equipment!
From Desk to Gym: a 10-Minute Workout for Busy Students
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The 10-Minute Student Power Workout (Can be done in your room or any small space)
Warm-up (1 min)
- Neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, and light jogging in place.
Circuit (8 min — 40 seconds work, 20 seconds rest)
- Jumping Jacks – wakes up the body.
- Squats – works legs and improves posture.
- Push-ups (on knees if needed) – strengthens arms and chest.
- Plank – core stability for sitting long hours.
- High Knees – cardio boost for energy.
- Glute Bridges – counters effects of sitting all day.
- Mountain Climbers – burns calories fast.
- Standing Side Crunches – engages obliques and spine mobility.
Cool-down (1 min)
- Forward fold stretch, quad stretch, chest opener.
From Desk to Gym: a 10-Minute Workout for Busy Students
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And how can you fit it into your schedule? Well, all you need to do is reorganize some of your tasks to fit those 10 minutes in, it could be:
- Between study sessions.
- As a wake-up routine before class.
- Before dinner or lunch.
From Desk to Gym: a 10-Minute Workout for Busy Students
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Your schedule might be busy, but your health shouldn’t be on the back burner. Whether it’s between study sessions, before a big exam, or during a quick break, these 10-minute workouts can give you the boost you need to stay sharp and strong. So next time you feel the slump coming on, put down the phone, stand up, and move, because your best school year starts with taking care of you!