How many times do you workout?
britishbombshell08
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I try to work at least 3-5 times a week and I’m back to my healthy eating. It’s just taking forever to get back down to my goal weight. I know patience is a virtue but I think I’m going to increase my workouts and cardio💪💪
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Focus on your diet. Weight loss is done in the kitchen, not the gym. Workouts are for fitness, primarily. It is very hard to work out long enough to burn significant calories. If you aren't losing weight at the rate you would expect, then you need to be very careful to weigh every bite you eat and make sure that the data entries you use are accurate.12
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I run at least 3 miles everyday. I work overnight so on my Monday I go to work without sleeping for almost 24 hours. If that day after work I'm tired I take it as my resting day.
Twice a week I have a 2 hour long martial art class.
When weather gets warmer I abandon my car and use only my bicycle (for work, gym and shopping).
I quit weight lifting some years ago. It became too boring for me.4 -
3-5 times a week.
but as another said, weight loss happens in the kitchen, not in the gym. I lost 3 pounds over the past 2 weeks and didn't workout once during that 2 week period (were crazy stupid weeks)6 -
I find that I stick to my eating plan better if I'm working out nearly every day. I used to run and when I had a big run the next day, I made sure I didn't over indulge in food or drink.
So, no, weight loss doesn't happen at the gym, but for me it kept me accountable.10 -
spiriteagle99 wrote: »Focus on your diet. Weight loss is done in the kitchen, not the gym. Workouts are for fitness, primarily. It is very hard to work out long enough to burn significant calories. If you aren't losing weight at the rate you would expect, then you need to be very careful to weigh every bite you eat and make sure that the data entries you use are accurate.
Yes that’s true!! I’ve been back to healthy eating so the results are coming. Just slowly. With me, my body is weird, any minor carbs I eat and it reacts negatively so I’ve definitely cut down on those and doing more fruits, salad, salmon, and shrimp plus water of course3 -
I find that I stick to my eating plan better if I'm working out nearly every day. I used to run and when I had a big run the next day, I made sure I didn't over indulge in food or drink.
So, no, weight loss doesn't happen at the gym, but for me it kept me accountable.
Yes I agree with that because when I workout and eat healthier I feel much lighter on my feet and more motivated2 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »3-5 times a week.
but as another said, weight loss happens in the kitchen, not in the gym. I lost 3 pounds over the past 2 weeks and didn't workout once during that 2 week period (were crazy stupid weeks)
Great job 💪💪 thanks for the tips0 -
I run at least 3 miles everyday. I work overnight so on my Monday I go to work without sleeping for almost 24 hours. If that day after work I'm tired I take it as my resting day.
Twice a week I have a 2 hour long martial art class.
When weather gets warmer I abandon my car and use only my bicycle (for work, gym and shopping).
I quit weight lifting some years ago. It became too boring for me.
That’s still great!! Whatever works for you!! I do bike riding also💪💪2 -
I work out every day, and do 2 workouts Mon-thurs, Sat and Sunday.2
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DancingMoosie wrote: »I work out every day, and do 2 workouts Mon-thurs, Sat and Sunday.
Nice!! I’ve been increasing lately to 5 and then I rest on Saturday and Sunday. But I still do a lot of walking as cardio each day2 -
Everyday2
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Motorsheen wrote: »Everyday
Nice 👍 keep crushing it💪💪1 -
I workout everyday. 1 bodypart a day (30 minutes for all body parts but legs which takes 45 min) and cardio of some sort everyday.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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I workout everyday. 1 bodypart a day (30 minutes for all body parts but legs which takes 45 min) and cardio of some sort everyday.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
That’s great!! Keep killing it. I definitely get my cardio in daily because I walk a lot but I’m increasing my workout time to tighten my body much more💪💪1 -
I do something every day but Wednesday is my rest day as I only do a stretch session.
Monday Spin AM, Step PM
Tuesday Spin AM, Weights PM
Wednesday Stretch PM
Thursday Spin AM, Combat PM
Friday Spin AM, Barre PM (thats a new addition)
Saturday Spin, conditioning, possibles cardio
Sunday Dance AM and then weights PM
I also listen to my body and If i need to switch my rest morning I do and if I am sluggish and not feeling it I stop. There is a difference between body sluggish and mental don't want to do it sluggish1 -
ClaireBri74 wrote: »I do something every day but Wednesday is my rest day as I only do a stretch session.
Monday Spin AM, Step PM
Tuesday Spin AM, Weights PM
Wednesday Stretch PM
Thursday Spin AM, Combat PM
Friday Spin AM, Barre PM (thats a new addition)
Saturday Spin, conditioning, possibles cardio
Sunday Dance AM and then weights PM
I also listen to my body and If i need to switch my rest morning I do and if I am sluggish and not feeling it I stop. There is a difference between body sluggish and mental don't want to do it sluggish
Wow!! That’s an amazing regimen but I love it because your body is being worked out differently every day to prevent muscle fatigue!! I also do stretching but usually before and after my workouts. I have started doing some yoga also though and I love it!1 -
Daily. I do Sydney Cummings every day. I walk 5-12km 3-5x a week, spin 2-3x a week and yoga 2-3x a week. Sunday is my active rest day where I do a slower walk, short spin and/or just yoga.
I used to just do yoga and some cardio a few times a week and while I could lose weight with my diet I was not toned at all. How many calories you eat help you lose but strength training, and vigorous cardio is key, for me, to staying toned.
Sydney Cummings workouts have transformed my physique more than just what I’m eating would.2 -
Jennliftsandspins wrote: »Daily. I do Sydney Cummings every day. I walk 5-12km 3-5x a week, spin 2-3x a week and yoga 2-3x a week. Sunday is my active rest day where I do a slower walk, short spin and/or just yoga.
I used to just do yoga and some cardio a few times a week and while I could lose weight with my diet I was not toned at all. How many calories you eat help you lose but strength training, and vigorous cardio is key, for me, to staying toned.
Sydney Cummings workouts have transformed my physique more than just what I’m eating would.
I think you have an amazing workout routine!! I also agree that workouts transform your physique and help tone and tighten all the necessary parts!1 -
I have 5 structured workouts per week, but on my "off" days I try to do something active, taking my dogs on an extra long walk, hiking, doing some deep stretching, etc. I try to listen to what my body needs.1
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5-6 times a week at the gym, but life keeps me active as well so though I don't call it a workout, I'm still up and moving. It really depends on my goals as to what I do. Legs/Lower Body twice a week, Upper Body twice a week. Day 5 and or 6 is working things I feel were lacking and or Cardio. I need to add more Cardio for sure.2
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I'm active most days, but sometimes life gets in the way.
Sunday: 2.5 - 3 mile walk AM; Weight room mid morning; 30-60 minute free ride on Zwift or outdoors if it's nice...or just chill out for the rest of the day.
Monday: 2.5 - 3 mile walk AM
Tuesday: 2.5 - 3 mile walk AM; Zwift programmed training workout PM
Wednesday: 2.5-3 mile walk AM; Weight room PM
Thursday: 2.5 - 3 mile walk AM; Zwift programmed training workout PM
Friday: 2.5 - 3 mile walk AM; Personal trainer session PM
Saturday: 2.5-3 mile walk AM; Optional Zwift workout or free ride or other activity PM
Monday is basically my rest/recovery day as it tends to be the busiest day of the week for me workwise and I have a commute to work that is 2 hours round trip. Saturday is kind of optional for the bike or other physical activity depending on how I feel and whatever else is going on...like having to re-tile the shower or something.
Summer and going into fall tends to be much less structured as I'm am just out more being active for recreation and sport...more outdoor mountain biking...more casual group rides to the bike in coffee shop on weekends...more hiking, etc.
I'm currently maintaining a 20 Lb weight gain in 2020 and just started the diet component this week to start cutting weight. Exercise is great, but diet has a lot more impact on weight.
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I get in moods. During the coldest parts of winter and hottest parts of summer, I tend to be the least consistent with my workouts.
But I love walking and dancing around. This week, I've danced around every day for 45 minutes. I started Strong lifts 5x5 in November, but I do it only twice a week when no one is at my apartment gym.2 -
6 days per week mostly resistance training and the other day is a stretch or cardio day.1
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I get 15K steps a day, one way or another. Usually either a long walk or shopping, or doing a cardio workout, then a lunch walk. I guess my actual purposeful cardio workouts are about 3 to 5 times a week for 55 minutes. In the evenings I do anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes of yoga before bed.0
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As of this week I've been trying to do something every single day even if it's just 15 or 20 minutes of heavy heart pumping action!1
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I run at least 3 miles everyday. I work overnight so on my Monday I go to work without sleeping for almost 24 hours. If that day after work I'm tired I take it as my resting day.
Twice a week I have a 2 hour long martial art class.
When weather gets warmer I abandon my car and use only my bicycle (for work, gym and shopping).
I quit weight lifting some years ago. It became too boring for me.
I tried weight lifting for awhile too, same result. I really just don't enjoy it and I'd find myself watching the clock. Well, that and once I started to squat at a heavier weight, it aggravated a nerve in my back so I was in pain a lot. No thanks...not worth it.0 -
dragon_girl26 wrote: »I run at least 3 miles everyday. I work overnight so on my Monday I go to work without sleeping for almost 24 hours. If that day after work I'm tired I take it as my resting day.
Twice a week I have a 2 hour long martial art class.
When weather gets warmer I abandon my car and use only my bicycle (for work, gym and shopping).
I quit weight lifting some years ago. It became too boring for me.
I tried weight lifting for awhile too, same result. I really just don't enjoy it and I'd find myself watching the clock. Well, that and once I started to squat at a heavier weight, it aggravated a nerve in my back so I was in pain a lot. No thanks...not worth it.
I always found weight lifting boring too. Since following Sydney Cummings on YouTube though I never miss a day. She makes it fun and easy. You don’t have to think about what you want to do, don’t have to time or count reps or sets. I haven’t missed a day since I started last July. I look forward to this now as my daily main type of exercise.
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breefoshee wrote: »I get in moods. During the coldest parts of winter and hottest parts of summer, I tend to be the least consistent with my workouts.
But I love walking and dancing around. This week, I've danced around every day for 45 minutes. I started Strong lifts 5x5 in November, but I do it only twice a week when no one is at my apartment gym.
Now the dancing around sounds fun and uplifting and why oh why am I not doing this!?! I have music and today there's going to be a dance party up in here!0 -
Right now I'm getting in over 20,000 steps a day, but once I'm back to work it'll pare down to about 14,000 with the exception of days where I teach cardio kickbox classes. But at least I'll be lifting heavy again.dragon_girl26 wrote: »I get 15K steps a day, one way or another. Usually either a long walk or shopping, or doing a cardio workout, then a lunch walk. I guess my actual purposeful cardio workouts are about 3 to 5 times a week for 55 minutes. In the evenings I do anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes of yoga before bed.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Jennliftsandspins wrote: »dragon_girl26 wrote: »I run at least 3 miles everyday. I work overnight so on my Monday I go to work without sleeping for almost 24 hours. If that day after work I'm tired I take it as my resting day.
Twice a week I have a 2 hour long martial art class.
When weather gets warmer I abandon my car and use only my bicycle (for work, gym and shopping).
I quit weight lifting some years ago. It became too boring for me.
I tried weight lifting for awhile too, same result. I really just don't enjoy it and I'd find myself watching the clock. Well, that and once I started to squat at a heavier weight, it aggravated a nerve in my back so I was in pain a lot. No thanks...not worth it.
I always found weight lifting boring too. Since following Sydney Cummings on YouTube though I never miss a day. She makes it fun and easy. You don’t have to think about what you want to do, don’t have to time or count reps or sets. I haven’t missed a day since I started last July. I look forward to this now as my daily main type of exercise.
I will look for this. I did Les Mills BodyPump classes when I still had my gym membership, usually about once a week because that was all my patience could handle. It was better than trying to just do heavy lifting, so maybe this will work for me too. Thanks for the recommendation!1
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