How much/often do you exercise?

mommarnurse

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mommarnurse wrote: »

mikeski52 wrote: »

richardgavel wrote: »

mikeski52 wrote: »

Wow, so many people exercising 5+/week. I lift, +10minutes cardio, 2x a week and can't be bothered to spend more time than that!

Those of us that work out 5+ times a week generally do so because we truly enjoy it. Not because we're trying to punish ourselves or anything.

I have a lot of respect for people like you

I have a lot of jealousy. Between working 7am-7pm 4x a week, being a mom to 3 , I'm only able to exercise on my days off, so 3x a week sometimes only 2x. But those days are either long runs or intense cardio classes. And lifting. Still wish I could do it more.

mommanurse, it gets better. I get up and run in the morning at 5:30, because that's the only time I know I have. Short runs not long runs. He gets up and lifts most days, 30 minutes only. The kids get themselves ready for school, so I can shower and get them there on time. We have 9 kids altogether, but only 2 are little now, the next youngest are in college so it's eased.

Do what you can for now, and look for opportunities. Also remember if you walk a lot at your job (nurse, right?) then your 3x/week workouts are quite likely more than enough overall.

Wow, 9 kids! I admire you. Thanks for the reply. I d love to run before work but my only opportunity to start doing that is on my weekend shifts when my husband is home at that time. It's hard though when I really want/need sleep (to get out of bed) and I don't sleep that well.I do want to work up to it.

spzjlb

I work out nearly every single day, but not for a long time - at least 30 min intense exercise daily. I often manage 40 min, but anything longer would be an exception. I find it easier for me to do short workouts every day than to find time in my schedule for 1.5-2 h at the gym several times per week. I have a nice setup at home, so I roll out of bed, have coffee and exercise. I have no excuse to not go to the gym when it is right here!

sbermud

Twice a week., maybe.

veggiecanner

5 days a week, last month I walked 32.85 miles. from 1.2 to 3 miles a day. got today off because it rained.

lauraebenavides

OK, so I feel like I am a slacker reading everyone's response. I workout 3 to 5 times a week 30 to no more than one hour a day. I do it all depending on what I feel like that day to make it fun

csillabrimer978

2 Cardio sessions per week- usually HIIT for 15-20 min or interval training for 40 min
3 strength training - focusing on different parts of the body, bottom, inner thigh, abs, shoulders arm etc

2 days rest- usually after HIIT so I don't lose muscle mass

GettingfitLA

sijomial wrote: »

Exercise nearly every day. Mostly alternate days strength and cardio.

I'm fortunate that I actively enjoy my exercise so it's a joy not a chore. Even when it's "just training" I enjoy the feeling of accomplishing something that progresses me towards my goals.

To maintain my weight I exercise 5-6 days a week by doing strength and cardio. It seems to be the best way to keep any extra pounds off.

B_TEEN

Daily walk of 45-60 minutes, that is occasionally subbed for the elliptical or jogging.

Plus, I
Lift - 2x per week
Yoga - 3-7x per week
Balance or ab work -up to 2x per week

tracefan

I love to go to the gym.. I do cardio everyday.. but then I do have the occasional "I need a break day" and that's ok. If I do not actually go to the gym. I will ride my bike, walk my dog, etc. I find ways to keep moving. I'm not a couch potato and never plan to be. If you enjoy working out. More power to you.

ginalove1960

I exercise whenever I want to, which is fairly often. I do varied things from piano practice to yoga to treadmill walking to "range of motion" classes.

ginalove1960

ginalove1960 wrote: »

I exercise whenever I want to, which is fairly often. I do varied things from piano practice to yoga to treadmill walking to "range of motion" classes.

ginalove1960

ginalove1960 wrote: »

ginalove1960 wrote: »

I exercise whenever I want to, which is fairly often. I do varied things from piano practice to yoga to treadmill walking to "range of motion" classes.

JamalIgle

Six days a week. 100 push ups, 40 sit ups, 60 jumping jacks. I lift weights for an hour 2 days a week. I do 25 minutes of cross training 1 day a week and I run 5-6 miles a day four days a week.

cgvet37

I weight train five days a week, normally 45-60 minutes.

xXxWhitneyxXx

Not enough. Trying to change that.

macchiatto

I've struggled with consistency this fall because I've had quite a bit of sickness and then injured my back in January, but my plan is strength training 3x/wk, HIIT/cardio 3x/wk plus some yoga and stretching several days a week. I do that for health reasons in general, not just to maintain. I also want to recomp though.

JDubbs2

Mon. Wed. Fri. = Cardio @ 30 min each
Tue. Thurs. Sat = Strength @ 30 min each
3 hours total per week.
Weekends fluctuate depending on whats going on.
Last Sun. was a 4.5 mile power walk.

bruhaha007

I try to do something daily whether that is mountain bike, play tennis, or at a minimum go for walk. However, I do try to hit the gym 3-4 days per week for strength training and cardio. The more I stay active the more I find I eat healthier and by doing something daily it reminds me to eat well also.

mburgess458

Any day I go to work I workout first. Weekends I usually either go for a run outside (if the weather cooperates) or use my rowing machine. 40 minutes to an hour per workout. Some cardio and some circuit training with weights.

I take a day off when I feel like I need it. I take a week off once or twice a year due to family duties (and I think it is probably a good idea anyway).

I really enjoy exercise. It is time for me to relax and/or listen to music and/or watch something mindless on tv.

ElJefeChief

Daily, typically 40 minutes of cardio on my recumbent bike (would like to be running, but it always seems like I'm recovering from some sort of injury lately - now it's my neck), and then 25-50 minutes of brisk walking.

I confess, although I enjoy the exercise, I also exercise so I can eat more.

enterdanger

wow. there are some hard core exercisers. I do 45-75 minutes of some mix of cardio and strength (but heavy on the cardio) 5-6 days a week. This week, I'll likely only have 4-5 gym days because I'm super busy this week.

acheben

I run 3-4 times a week with my mileage varying based on where I am in a current training cycle. I also play volleyball once a week for about 45min.

MNLittleFinn

New routine involves running M-W, Th Rest, F Crosstraining (Kettlebells) Run Sat, Rest Sun, and start it all over again

Smccabe8

I try to go to the gym 5 days a week. Occasionally it's 4 if my schedule is super crazy that week. Plus, I try to hit the trails on the weekends and walk for an hour or so. Super excited that it's finally getting nice out in Iowa. (knock on wood... it has been known to snow in April.)

HG93022

I go to the gym 3 days a week minimum.

anna_jewel

Consistent exercise is a challenge for me. I haven't worked out in 3 weeks and its pretty sporadic when i do. But I am able to maintain really well with the steps, evening walks with dogs and snowshoeing on weekends (when we have time).

minamina27

I have been to my gym 65 times in 64 days. 1.5 hours at the gym 6.30am Monday to Friday plus extra classes of Zumba,mma,Hiit some evenings and long walks or extra gym sessions at the weekend. Just started stronglifts so doing less cardio now so upset that I can't eat back as many exercise calories. I want to lose another 30 lbs this year whilst eating as many calories as possible! Here's hoping.

saragd012

In total, 5-6 days a week. I run twice a week (2-3 miles), lift weights and/or circuit train 3x a week, and usually do something active on the weekend just for fun (like hiking or rock climbing). Also I generally will walk at lunch for about 30 minutes, but I don't really consider that exercise, more just to clear my head and get up from my desk.

The weights are to get stronger, I run for endurance, and anything else is for sanity. Also, I do love eating back my calories, yum!

Tyler2020Mike

I exercise at least 30 minutes for four days a week. I simply walk around the block a few times, along with lifting dumbells at about 30 pounds each. Now, if I do plan to binge just for the fun, I'll double my workout, and do it afterward I eat, so I can burn off those calories.

basesteel

I jog 3 miles every other day and do 80 to 100 squats everyday and pullups, situps and back extensions/crunches everyday as well.
Dietwise, i follow what sone would call an alternate day diet where I eat 2500/+ Cal. one day and drink teas and water the next day.
I've been maintaining so far for my height of 5'7" at 124 lbs.