Test, Exam, IB, SAT weeks

[moneymayforever]

Hey guys. I'm currently in my sop****re year, and I'm entering this so called "Test zone" where we get homeworks and tests like crazy in preparation for IB and SAT's. I'm finding time and I am managing myself to go to the gym 5~6 times a week, however next month I'm going to enter my semester exam "zone" so I don't think I am able to show up at the gym as often I can right now. People may know that I have a sparring competition at the 13th of November, but I would have to quit my gym at the end of November which is going to be a killer for me. I was originally going to quit my gym this month and move to a gym closer to my school which would save **** loads of time. I just want to compete in the amateurs, so I just want to ask, how many times (at least) no matter how busy I am, should I be showing up in the gym?

[cja07007]

Hey guys. I'm currently in my sop****re year, and I'm entering this so called "Test zone" where we get homeworks and tests like crazy in preparation for IB and SAT's. I'm finding time and I am managing myself to go to the gym 5~6 times a week, however next month I'm going to enter my semester exam "zone" so I don't think I am able to show up at the gym as often I can right now. People may know that I have a sparring competition at the 13th of November, but I would have to quit my gym at the end of November which is going to be a killer for me. I was originally going to quit my gym this month and move to a gym closer to my school which would save **** loads of time. I just want to compete in the amateurs, so I just want to ask, how many times (at least) no matter how busy I am, should I be showing up in the gym?

Your a young guy with time to develop. You'll keep on developing as long as you get in a few times a week. Get those grades there more important at the moment. I know its hard if your a guy that loves the gym but you gotta do it. You can do some shadowboxing at least when your not at the gym.

[IronBoxer]

Don't stress yourself about it too much, its not going to kill you. If you can get some roadwork done in the morning before school and at night when you have the time do some shadowboxing and some hard calisthenics so your conditioning doesn't deteriorate. Before you know it test week will be over and you'll resume back to your normal routine..been there done that

[moneymayforever]

thanks guys, ill try my best

[moneymayforever]

hey guys, i've been studying for a test on the 7th, however i couldn't go to the gym for 2 days (including today). i do my roadworks but i'm so pissed that i can't show up to the gym. i know the coaches aren't gonna do this but they might look at me like i don't have enough dedication.

[Rockin']

you are in some extremely pivotal moments in your life whether you realize it or not, I didn't when I was there. These tests, exams and study material are the key to your future. You've spent how many years doing your homework, studying for tests and being attentive in class to achieve what you have so far. Don't fall short academicaly all because of one amatuer bout.

I say that you tell your coaches that this time is very important and that you must attend to your studies. Any coach that puts you down for that is purely ignorant.

Take care of business with the school for the next 4-5 months and then dedicate yourself to the ring through the summer. If you keep your body active through this time, meaning: walks, jogging, shadowboxing, basketball or whatever, it will help you greatly when you return. Go into the gym, bust your butt training for acouple of months and then seek your first amatuer bout.

Do not let your future credentials suffer.............Rockin'

(from an ex-pro who set his studies aside to pursue the ring)

[moneymayforever]

you are in some extremely pivotal moments in your life whether you realize it or not, I didn't when I was there. These tests, exams and study material are the key to your future. You've spent how many years doing your homework, studying for tests and being attentive in class to achieve what you have so far. Don't fall short academicaly all because of one amatuer bout.

I say that you tell your coaches that this time is very important and that you must attend to your studies. Any coach that puts you down for that is purely ignorant.

Take care of business with the school for the next 4-5 months and then dedicate yourself to the ring through the summer. If you keep your body active through this time, meaning: walks, jogging, shadowboxing, basketball or whatever, it will help you greatly when you return. Go into the gym, bust your butt training for acouple of months and then seek your first amatuer bout.

Do not let your future credentials suffer.............Rockin'

(from an ex-pro who set his studies aside to pursue the ring)

thanks rockin' for the reply. my coach told me that people are always busy and that they have limited time to come to the gym regardless if one is professional or not. even the pro's at my gym can't make it to the gym because of work and stuff.

the only thing i hate is that my techniques deteriorate and it feels weird if i don't do anything. at least i shadow box a little and do my roadwork though.

but yeah, studies is supposedly top priority for teenagers, i guess. thanks rockin', much respect.