Good luck in nursing school. Nursing can be a physical job and its a good idea to keep in shape. I know if I don't watch my weight and get a little over the top with it I tend to hurt my back. Being in the Navy I am required to undergo physical assessments twice a year. I used to jog but now I do the gym thing 4-5 times a week. Machines, sit ups, stair stepper. Only takes about 50 minutes as I go there to work out and not socialize. 30 seconds between reps. You dont have to be a musclehead or bodybuilder to be a nurse but you should stay in shape. I see some really overweight nurses in civilian hospitals and wonder why they don't have more respect for themselves. Welcome to nursing.....we need more men. :luck: