How Do I Lift With A Hectic Work Schedule

[Tino D'Voe]

Hi there, new here. I'm in a similar situation where I might work all day, get 7 or 8 hours before I have to be back. Not in any way enough time to workout. If I only have weekends to workout, what can I do to still see gains from working out?

 

[WalkingBeast]

Hi there, new here. I'm in a similar situation where I might work all day, get 7 or 8 hours before I have to be back. Not in any way enough time to workout. If I only have weekends to workout, what can I do to still see gains from working out?

When a work scedule becomes that extreme, I think there comes a point when you have to sacrifice some work to lift. I for one will probabally always find ways to work for myself and wont ever work a job that interferes with my lifting.(Aside from the fact that I dont work under anyone well, and might just kill them.) The job must compliment my lifting. Not everyone is this dedicated however and if lifting isnt essential to you, then maybe just do it on the weekends to stay in shape.

 

[Tino D'Voe]

Unfortunately I have not been able to get the best of both worlds. I enjoy my job, but it's the hours that kill my workout.

If I can find a way to stay motivated and at least lift on the weekends, I'd be much happier.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Unfortunately I have not been able to get the best of both worlds. I enjoy my job, but it's the hours that kill my workout.

If I can find a way to stay motivated and at least lift on the weekends, I'd be much happier.

How many hours a day are you working? Anytime before work to train? If your working 16 hours a week like it sounds, then youll probabally have to save most of the training for the weekends. Two hard and intense days in the gym is much better then not doing anything. Of course it may or may not ruin your off time depending on how motivated you are, and what goals youd like to achieve.

 

[150shot]

Make it a priority in your life. Work is a priority, it happens everyday, so lifting could potentially follow the same path - though you dont want to work out everyday. Plan ahead of time and set schedules - this will always help you.

I'm with Iron, dont make it like you "have" to workout, just make it a part of your day somehow and plan for it. Couple years back I had to wake up at 4:30 ride a train into downtown start at 6am, go for an hour then into work by 8am.

Now I workout on my lunch break at times. I only get 30 mins or so, but still enough for me....so if you really want you will find a way..

 

[Tino D'Voe]

I average around 15-16 hours/ day sometimes more, some less. The problem is that you never feel like working out before or after.

There have been times when I've had long breaks between jobs and got back into lifting, like right now. I can't wait to go to the gym everyday but I know once i'm back at work I'll be losing any and all interest. After a few months of not working out, it's like day 1 of ever going to the gym and very depressing when i'm pushing half the usual weight.