How much exercise do I need?

JamieGibson497
JamieGibson497 Posts: 5 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I’m swimming 50 minutes 3x per weeks but struggling on my off days to walk every day. Is that okay or is it okay to exercise just 5 days a week? I keep guilt tripping myself…

Could use some support and ideas.

Jamie
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  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,734 Member
    Five days a week is fine. The recommendation for good health is 150 minutes of exercise each week, so 5 x 30 is good. Your swimming takes care of the basic 150 minutes, anything else is bonus. Walk if you enjoy it. Or bike, dance, ski, mow the lawn, do yoga or tai chi, do online videos, etc. if you want to switch things around to avoid getting into a rut.
  • JamieGibson497
    JamieGibson497 Posts: 5 Member
    I actually hate walking which is part of the problem. I think I need to find something else I enjoy. And give myself a bit of grace while I’m still getting in shape and heavy. I’m a woman at 5’6 243lbs and I burn 650 calories swimming so it’s a good workout for me. I just increased it to 3 times 3 weeks ago so my body is getting used to it still. Thanks for your insight and exercise options!

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