How often do you work out?

kaylasgriffin88

I'm the type of person who goes all in or not at all. I've been consistently working out everyday and today was so hard. How many days a week do you work out? How do you take your breaks/days off? Do you mix it up with different work out? I wonder if I should do a different work out on my "days off" but then is that really considered a day of rest?

Si1ly

I go to the gym 3/4 times a week, varying my workouts from power circuits, Zumba, bodyblitz, yoga etc. I also hula hoop 1/2 a week. I always make sure I have at least one day of rest. I tend to change/mix my workouts about. I have followed the community on here and there tips have really helped me.

BunnyBomb

Everyday at a moderate level, as opposed to 2-3 times per week hardcore.

I have a sedentary day job and arthritis in my feet, so "a little bit often" is what I need to counter both, else the swing from "feck all" to "circus freak" would do me harm lol

Talan79

I lift 5 days a week. I was doing a lot of cardio but now more focused on trying to build so I'm eliminating my 4-one hour cardio sessions.

jemhh

I lift 4x/wk. On the off days, I try to get 10,000 steps, which means I end up walking on the treadmill for 45+ minutes. My non-exercise lifestyle is very sedentary (accountant, live in a rural area where walking to stores and restaurants isn't feasible, etc.) so getting up to a minimum activity level on non workout days requires that extra effort.

Samstan101

I go to the gym 3-4 mornings a week (lift twice a week and cross train cardio once or twice) and run 5-6 days a week as well (average about 40 miles a week currently) after work/ weekends. I usually have one rest day a week

cwolfman13

rest/recovery days should be scheduled into your fitness regimen...it's just as important as the work...recovery is when you make your fitness gains.

i workout 5-6 days per week at varying intensities...it's not balls out every single time, that's a recipe for *kitten* yourself up.

Monday - ride AM/lift PM
Tuesday - ride AM
Wednesday - ride AM/lift PM
Thursday - ride AM
Friday - recovery...yoga...go for a walk, etc
Saturday - ride to gym, lift with trainer, ride home
Sunday - open...some days i get in a long ride, other days i just hang with the family and do something fun...sometimes i'm stuck doing yard work, etc.

kaylasgriffin88

Thank you guys for your responses! I really need to figure out my workout schedule. I've just been going to the gym and doing a lot of cardio. I hit the ground running and didn't make a plan for myself. I haven't worked out like this in almost 10 years, I've occasionally went to the gym and walked/hiked. So I feel as if I'm starting all over again and I don't know what to do.

Talan79

My suggestion would be incorporate lifting. Weight loss with cardio makes you a smaller version of yourself whereas lifting can help change your body composition. Lifting while losing weight will also eliminate losing muscle mass.

rsclause

I try to run six days a week and do a Nautilus set every other day. There are times life gets in the way and other times my body says "I need a break". No sense getting hurt or going beyond your training level so listen to your body. When I say listen I don't mean talking yourself out of it because staying in bed would be easier. I try to do all my workouts between 4:30 and 6:00 AM during the week so life rarely gets in the way and my wife who is sleeping can't complain that I am too involved with my workouts. It works for me.

Michael190lbs

I ride my bike every morning minimum 30 most days 50 min lift weights 5 days a week

Jennloella

5 days a week, 6th day an active outing with the family. Usually a hike or bike ride....or both.

jblon83

I go to the gym 4x a week. Usually I do one a cardiovascular hour with Zumba and then strength training or calisthenics. I noticed that I'm not sweat like a did b4. I almost reached my target goal weight.

carmkizzle

3-4 times a week. I strength train, use the StairMaster, HIIT on the treadmill, attend a Zumba class and I'm going to try Jacob's Ladder at some point. I like an every-other-day approach to my workouts,

callsitlikeiseeit

every day, in some capacity.

kami3006

Four planned workouts. I am currently on PHUL (power hypertrophy upper lower). And then random running, yoga, or whatever on other days as my mood allows.

spzjlb

I also do at least 30 min structured, intense exercise every single day, with few exceptions. I might do as much as 50 min on the weekend if I've been indulgent with my food, but it's rare that I do more than 40 min. I have a home gym and I find that a little every day is easier for me than planning longer sessions 3-4x weekly. Good luck in finding your rhythm!

donutbears

I aim to work out 5xs a week for an hour each time. I mix it up between cardio and strength training. I find what's best for me is to do 3 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 1 day off...and repeat. I like to go all in too but I've learned from the past that I burn out and end up quitting. So I slowly built up from 2 to 3 work outs per week to max 5. I also like to do active recovery so on my rest days I might go to a yoga class or try to get some walking in.

rejectuf

I do crossfit 5 times a week, on the weekdays. I try to do something active on the weekend (run a 5k, go for a bike ride, attend a yoga class at a studio, etc) just to stay loose.

I also do a short yoga session with a focus on flexibility every morning.

mjwarbeck

Was going every day for the past 2 months...gym was closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year...and missed one day in December and did not go today (didn't sleep a wink...so didn't think it would be smart to go when sooo tired). Boo.

ltworide

Currently I lift 3 days/week using large compound exercises & take Krav Maga classes 3 days/week. I try to do some stretching/rolling, yoga, walks, hikes, runs, etc. as off day activity.

MommyMeggo

I walk 2-3miles / 1 HR daily and lift every other day.

Willbenchforcupcakes

Schedule is changing up. As of tomorrow, it's 5 days of lifting, primarily the big three with various accessories, between 1-3 hours a day. 1 day for correctives/core, and one full rest day ( which is normally spent chasing my girls around.

_layton_

5 days of lifting 3 hours a day

GUARDiAN_GUiLD

5-6 days a week, including weekends doing outdoor stuff. Gym, 4 days at most, at 45-90 mins, depending on how I feel the workout is going.

richardgavel

Everyday, sometimes twice. Each workout 30 to 60 minutes. My recovery comes in the firm of either reducing intensity or the fact that I don't do the same thing twice in a row due to being a triathlete. So swim day means easy on legs from running or cycling.

ghonish

I lift and run 3-5 times a week and on my days off i try to get in the water and surf. Only if its badweather and cant get outside will i just lay around the house, but even thats not such a bad thing. Your body will thank you for the rest usually. Go with what your body tells you to do.

ovidnine

4-6 times a week for roughly 75 minutes/session.

tuckerrj

Everyday, twice on the days I swim. When it's warm, I'll walk while playing golf once or twice a week as "active rest".

jdhcm2006

5-7 days. Yoga pretty much every day, and pole 4-5 days.

ephiemarie

At least 6 days/week, usually twice each day. I am currently training for my first marathon while trying to maintain my swim and bike fitness and avoid injuries. A typical week involves 3-4 runs, 2 rides, and 2 swims. I also work in some core, yoga, and/or strength each day. It sounds dorky, but I plan each week in advance on a little calendar. It helps me stay motivated knowing I can cross things off, and it helps me plan a logical workout strategy based on my family/time obligations.