Comments on: A Banker’s Diet (The Right and The Wrong) http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/ Ins & Outs...Tips & Tricks...Strategy - Break into Investment Banking and Thrive Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:38:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: IBanker http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-1709 IBanker Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:03:29 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-1709 To an extent, yes. That said, it is only to an extent. Remember, the SA program is only 2-3 months in length and will be the basis for whether you receive a FT offer or not. While you don't want to completely eliminate your fitness routine and diet, you also want to be very flexible during this short period of time. In other words, make the weekends your main point for lengthy gym visits and try to squeeze in 1-2 visits per 5-day work week (ignoring the weekend work you might get). This should get your routine to 3-4 days per week during the busier weeks, which should be manageable to the team and satisfactory to you for just a few weeks. Regarding the length of time for your trips down to the gym, I'd always clear it with the team first and keep the visits to within an hour round trip even if they tell you that you can take longer - try to be back at your desk within an hour to an hour-10 - although if you grab some dinner right after the gym and are expecting a late night you can usually squeeze that to an hour and a half since you can take a few extra minutes to grab some dinner (though you can use it however you'd like). To an extent, yes. That said, it is only to an extent. Remember, the SA program is only 2-3 months in length and will be the basis for whether you receive a FT offer or not. While you don’t want to completely eliminate your fitness routine and diet, you also want to be very flexible during this short period of time. In other words, make the weekends your main point for lengthy gym visits and try to squeeze in 1-2 visits per 5-day work week (ignoring the weekend work you might get). This should get your routine to 3-4 days per week during the busier weeks, which should be manageable to the team and satisfactory to you for just a few weeks. Regarding the length of time for your trips down to the gym, I’d always clear it with the team first and keep the visits to within an hour round trip even if they tell you that you can take longer – try to be back at your desk within an hour to an hour-10 – although if you grab some dinner right after the gym and are expecting a late night you can usually squeeze that to an hour and a half since you can take a few extra minutes to grab some dinner (though you can use it however you’d like).

]]> By: Peach http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-1708 Peach Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:34:45 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-1708 What about summer interns? Would it be appropriate to leave for a bit? What about summer interns? Would it be appropriate to leave for a bit?

]]> By: IBanker http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-1427 IBanker Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:34:40 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-1427 It really depends on the group. Some groups will be really receptive to it or at least understanding of the commitment, while others will take a bit of persuading and will require a lot of patience on your part. As I mention in the article, it is really about picking the right spots, being flexible and allowing the team to get used to it before heading down for 1.5 hr sessions. Start slow - during some down time, run down for a quick 30 minute workout, plus 10 for shower and change - then as it becomes part of your routine, you can increase the time a bit. If something hits and you need to be back upstairs, get up there ASAP - let them see that you are committed to the team and you should be able to make it happen. It really depends on the group. Some groups will be really receptive to it or at least understanding of the commitment, while others will take a bit of persuading and will require a lot of patience on your part. As I mention in the article, it is really about picking the right spots, being flexible and allowing the team to get used to it before heading down for 1.5 hr sessions. Start slow – during some down time, run down for a quick 30 minute workout, plus 10 for shower and change – then as it becomes part of your routine, you can increase the time a bit. If something hits and you need to be back upstairs, get up there ASAP – let them see that you are committed to the team and you should be able to make it happen.

]]> By: Mark http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-1421 Mark Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:38:45 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-1421 Great post. To follow up on your last comment, what is the right way to get time to go to the gym on such a frequent basis? Thanks. Great post. To follow up on your last comment, what is the right way to get time to go to the gym on such a frequent basis?

Thanks.

]]> By: IBanker http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-82 IBanker Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:54:29 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-82 It's definitely difficult at times, but it is just a matter of patience and persistence. There will be many times when you won't have a minute to go, but there will be just as many times, if not more, when you've got the things - if there's a bit of downtime/free time, they are usually ok with you heading out really quick, you just need to take that first step in initially asking them and expressing a genuine interest. Let me know if you have any other questions, as I have a lot of experience with this issue and know the right way, and, unfortunately, the wrong way to go about getting the time (from personal experience). It’s definitely difficult at times, but it is just a matter of patience and persistence. There will be many times when you won’t have a minute to go, but there will be just as many times, if not more, when you’ve got the things – if there’s a bit of downtime/free time, they are usually ok with you heading out really quick, you just need to take that first step in initially asking them and expressing a genuine interest. Let me know if you have any other questions, as I have a lot of experience with this issue and know the right way, and, unfortunately, the wrong way to go about getting the time (from personal experience).

]]> By: EuroBBAnalyst http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-79 EuroBBAnalyst Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:37 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-79 The workouts look great, but, respectfully asking, when do you have the time? I'm one of the few analysts still around from my year, and I'm right back to 90 hour weeks The workouts look great, but, respectfully asking, when do you have the time? I’m one of the few analysts still around from my year, and I’m right back to 90 hour weeks

]]> By: IBanker http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-56 IBanker Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:42:46 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-56 Haha, well played indeed sir. When I am training for a bench press competition, I usually do chest twice a week. Now that I am not training for a competition, I am back to chest once per week, but my chest workout has made MANY people weep. Actually, I recently changed up my workout to try to spark some growth as I have been doing the same thing for 2 years (with a little variation). I've decided to shake it up and follow the 3-day program I mentioned here (except on a 4-day basis, legs and shoulders each have their own day) - chest and biceps and back and triceps take up the other 2 days - sometimes I throw in a 5th day (when I have time, read: not as often as I would like, for bodyweight exercises such as dips, pushups, pullups and cardio). Haha, well played indeed sir. When I am training for a bench press competition, I usually do chest twice a week. Now that I am not training for a competition, I am back to chest once per week, but my chest workout has made MANY people weep. Actually, I recently changed up my workout to try to spark some growth as I have been doing the same thing for 2 years (with a little variation). I’ve decided to shake it up and follow the 3-day program I mentioned here (except on a 4-day basis, legs and shoulders each have their own day) – chest and biceps and back and triceps take up the other 2 days – sometimes I throw in a 5th day (when I have time, read: not as often as I would like, for bodyweight exercises such as dips, pushups, pullups and cardio).

]]> By: PussInBoots http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/23/a-banker%e2%80%99s-diet-the-right-and-the-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-55 PussInBoots Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:19:12 +0000 http://www.bankonbanking.com/?p=383#comment-55 "Day 1: Chest and biceps Day 2: Back and triceps Day 3: Legs and shoulders" should be "Day 1: heavy squat, easy bench Day 2: deadlift Day 3: easy squat, heavy bench" :-) “Day 1: Chest and biceps
Day 2: Back and triceps
Day 3: Legs and shoulders”

should be

“Day 1: heavy squat, easy bench
Day 2: deadlift
Day 3: easy squat, heavy bench”

:-)

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