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Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by johnnyt » Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:47 pm

I just read this article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegall ... e-wake-up/

It seems like a lot of successful CEOs exercise, I was curious to see if successful LSAT taker also exercise.

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Post by manillabay » Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:35 pm

johnnyt wrote:I just read this article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegall ... e-wake-up/

It seems like a lot of successful CEOs exercise, I was curious to see if successful LSAT taker also exercise.
I'm only ~167 right now, so don't take my advice with certainty as it doesn't directly answer your question. BUT, I do make great grades and have a lot of responsibilities and I can say without the necessary vitamins/diet + exercise, I would not be able to function as well as I presently do. All I really do is walk about 3-4 miles a day, so nothing too strenuous, but it gets me some necessary vitamin D and keeps the blood moving. Also, attempt to inhibit your sexual habits. If yours are as severe as mine were, then it absolutely behooves you to limit them.

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Cal Trask » Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:39 pm

manillabay wrote:Also, attempt to inhibit your sexual habits. If yours are as severe as mine were, then it absolutely behooves you to limit them.
the fuck?

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Post by swampman » Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:45 pm

Absolutely. Once you get into the 170s you have a solid mastery of the test, so then it comes down to being at the top of your game focus and speed-wise. Exercise, diet, sleep, and restraining your sexual activity are key to nailing it on test day.

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Pneumonia » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:17 pm

take PT's on the treadmill

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Mack.Hambleton » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:23 pm

obama smokes cigs so I'd recommend doing that instead

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Post by politics89 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:28 pm

I despise exercising. I can't overstate this enough.

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by politibro44 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:10 pm

Cal Trask wrote:
manillabay wrote:Also, attempt to inhibit your sexual habits. If yours are as severe as mine were, then it absolutely behooves you to limit them.
the fuck?
Can someone explain this? I have seen it mentioned, but is it seriously credited?

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Post by aboutmydaylight » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:24 pm

Its a known fact you can't score 170+ without a 3 plate deadlift.

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Chekhov'sGun » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:45 pm

johnnyt wrote:I just read this article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegall ... e-wake-up/

It seems like a lot of successful CEOs exercise, I was curious to see if successful LSAT taker also exercise.
I feel physical fitness was a huge part in bringing my score from a 163 to a 170. First take, I spent all my time working (commuting to work 1 1/2hr roundtrip) and studying for the LSAT. I ran/lifted maybe once a week.

I ended up quitting said job, taking a part time gig within walking distance to my home and had a substantial amount more time to study, work out/run and read/relax. Obviously the increase in study time was the most important factor here, but I feel being able to run/lift in the early morning almost everyday made a big difference because 1. It gave me more physical endurance to continue focusing on tests 2. It greatly decreased stress which helps in a myriad of ways such as better sleep, better concentration and increased confidence. 3. Waking up and getting active at an early time helped me be totally awake and alert by 9 A.M. which helped me peak during test time as opposed to rolling out of bed with no time to spare and chugging redbulls on the way to the testing center as I did my first go around.

I'm dragging on but if you want more specifics of how I incorporated exercise into studying, I'd be happy to share. Alternatively, you can always just buy some Vyvanse/Adderall... :D

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Post by vuthy » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:46 pm

Did my final week of timed section work while on a recumbent bike at the gym. Got a 170. Obvious causation.

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Post by vuthy » Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:30 pm

SteveJobsRevived wrote:why do the dumbest threads always get the most attention?
This should be its own thread.

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Post by sublime » Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:11 am

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Post by Clyde Frog » Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:12 am

Cal Trask wrote:
manillabay wrote:Also, attempt to inhibit your sexual habits. If yours are as severe as mine were, then it absolutely behooves you to limit them.
the fuck?
For real. Da fuck?

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Post by manillabay » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:19 pm

Clyde Frog wrote:
Cal Trask wrote:
manillabay wrote:Also, attempt to inhibit your sexual habits. If yours are as severe as mine were, then it absolutely behooves you to limit them.
the fuck?
For real. Da fuck?
If you have bad sexual habits then you are expending a lot of energy towards something that is probably better suited for you later in your life. It can also take up a lot of mental/emotional energy, unless you're completely shallow.

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Cal Trask » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:32 pm

manillabay wrote: If you have bad sexual habits then you are expending a lot of energy towards something that is probably better suited for you later in your life. It can also take up a lot of mental/emotional energy, unless you're completely shallow.
I dunno, wouldn't cranking one out usually help one's focus afterwards?

ETA: I think it's amusing that you're talking about sexual restraint and started a thread asking about your chances of getting it in at various schools.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=226144

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Mauve.Dino » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:02 am

Is this going to turn into another Synchro Genesis thread? :mrgreen:

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Lightworks » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:14 am

170/173, and ran 4-5 miles pretty much every day (including test day).

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Post by Mack.Hambleton » Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:01 pm

Lightworks wrote:170/173, and ran 4-5 miles pretty much every day (including test day).
Before or after the test? During the break?

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Re: Question for people who scored 170+, do you do exercise?

Post by Lightworks » Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:30 pm

Before. I would get up around 6:30, run, shower, eat, then hit the library. It really wakes you up and gets you going.

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Post by random number » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:28 pm

james.bungles wrote:
Lightworks wrote:170/173, and ran 4-5 miles pretty much every day (including test day).
Before or after the test? During the break?
:lol:

Nothing like a 180 and breaking the 3 minute mile on the same day.

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Post by ChemEng1642 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:22 pm

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Post by Nonconsecutive » Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:23 am

james.bungles wrote:
Lightworks wrote:170/173, and ran 4-5 miles pretty much every day (including test day).
Before or after the test? During the break?
During the break is TCR.

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