Tips for the gym : Already mentioned above. Find a time when the hours are less busy. Also, be aware that every semester there is a boom similar to after new years. This too, Shall pass.
Tips for studying : Experiment and see what works for you. Something I do is force myself to study for one minute, and if I still feel like continuing after that minute, I do. If not, I don't and I do something else. I also take naps and find that after a nap, I am much more mentally fresh and able to read with focus. In fact, I have my CSCS exam today and I'm currently taking a break from studying to browse d2jsp. Afterwards, I will study and once I notice I lose my focus, I will take a break, browse some more, and get back to it. It's currently 9:00 AM and I intend to take a nap before my exam so that I am focused and ready for a 3-4 hour computer exam.
Also, apply whatever you are learning. fucking use it or else you will lose it.
This post was edited by TheMagicFlightBox on Sep 16 2014 06:57am