How many times a week do you workout ?

amazinglyjae

Hi, so I usually workout 6 days a week, 90 mins each time. I usually do low- impact Aerobics, or walk 6 miles. Between two jobs and a family, im starting to think it's best i workout 5 days a week instead. But i feel like i'll fall off track.

So here are a few questions, how often do you workout? For how long do you usually workout in one session? Do you ever feel guilty for taking a rest day?

Thanks ! I would really like to read some responses. I think that would help me feel like guilty/lazy.

dawlschic007

Hi!

I usually workout between 4 to 5 times per week, 3 of those are usually strength training with some HIIT cardio and run between 45 minutes to an hour and then the other one to two are usually some outdoor activity, like hiking, that will last about 2 hours or so.

I don't feel guilty taking rest days because your body needs them for recovery, especially from hard workout days.

Sarah4fitness

4-6. At least one day is just cardio, at least 3 days are weights.

luadams2

I only started getting serious about losing weight this month but I've been working out 6 days a week for an hour or so.

cottagegirl71

I'm pretty new too - but every weekday I go to the gym for an hour and either do a class, or weights and cardio....weekends are "fun" days i.e., a hike with the dog, skating, tobogganing, or indoor swimming (can't wait to do all the fun activities outside when the weather warms up!)

joez71

I workout every second day, for about an hours, 1/3 Cardio 2/3's Weights, being 40+ my recovery isnt what it used to be.

hatsumi141

I go for a 30 minute bike ride everyday, and do light weights M-F and rest on the weekend. I'm gonna eventually push that 30 minutes up to 1 hr. and the "light" weights to just weights . But for my muscles to rest I give them the weekend with no strength training. I would suggest giving yourself the weekend off from weights AND Cardio if you feel you need the break.

Of course I'm a newbie to this so don't quote me .

sshintaku

I workout 6-7 days a week, normally 30 minutes of something intense - running, 30dayshred, etc. sometimes I'll hit a 75 minute yoga class. Now that I've really gotten into the swing of things, I find I don't really want to take breaks. If I'm feeling particularly tired or sore, I might walk a few miles instead of running or do something easier. I rarely have a day with zero physical activity though.

Snapshotgirl

I usually work out 6 days a week but my back is having issues, so I have had to cut down. I'm really frustrated, if I don't work out the weight pours back on super fast.

MrsHollingsworthThomas

I work out 7 days per week as part of my 'GiveIt100 challenge' (I committed to 100 days of exercise)
Typically, my schedule is:
Sunday: Strength training
Monday: 60 minute cardio kickboxing class
Tuesda: 30 minute cardio @ home
Wednesday: 30 minute yoga session
Thursday: 60 minute Zumba class
Friday: 30 minute cardio @ home
Saturday: 60 minute African Roots dance class

So... 5 days of cardio + 1 day of strength training + 1 day of yoga

IMO, I don't think it would be bad to take a day (or two off) Maybe you can replace your exercise with yoga for the day. I started doing cardio everyday, but found that my body NEEDED a rest.

If you push yourself TOO hard, you may get sick of it.. at least that's what happens to me.

Lina_Loo_15

I work out 6 days a week, 30 minutes for each workout. I'm doing P90X3.

victoria_1024

5 days a week. I always take off Tuesdays and Thursdays because I work long hours (and have 3 kids to care for!). Every once in a while I'll take off a weekend day too if my family has something going on. When i don't work out, I just am very careful with my calories and make sure I stay under for the day. I've been losing steadily like this.

dpwellman

If one is not training-- following a structured training regimen (where Rest and "active" rest is an integral part), there's no reason one cant "work out" every day. I try to do something every day. Run 4-5 days a week, cycle 2-3 days a week. Strength 4-5 days a week

dancer2u

Just do whatever feels right for you. I started out working out 3 times a week for 20 mins., then switched to 30 mins. twice a week. Now I am doing 3 to 4 times a week, & doing between 30 to 45 mins. I have been doing exercise since January. It makes me feel so much better, & I haven't been stressed out as bad as I normally am after work. My mood has improved & so forth. I have a bad spine & have had back surgery in the past.....so I have to be real careful not to cause any further damage. What I am doing seems to be working though.

snapehbp

mwf strength training for an hour and usually wed I'll run a half to a mile after doing weights. Tues/thurs I do Zumba. Sat and Sunday are my days off but I often go for power walks for 45 minutes with my dog.

tanfit4life

I lift 5 days aweek and do cardio 6 days a week-I run 5 days aweek-

dont_tap_my_aces

I lift 3 days a week, no cardio. my sessions are usually between 40 and 50 minutes. and no i don't feel guilty about rest days they are part of any good program.

traceytwink

I work out 4-5 times a week 2-3 session are 45 mins long and involve weights and my cardio sessions are out on my bike riding the local mountains and I ride anywhere between 2 and 5 hours depending on how I feel and the weather ????

nedtoloseme

I usually do 6 days a week. I love working out! I may try to do yoga on the 7th day (haven't tried yoga yet.) Do what feels comfortable for you. Don't feel guilty about not workjng out everyday - your body needs rest. I find that exercise is my stress reliver sounds like yours too.

stephaniefiteni

4-5 depending on lengh+time
dont think its necessary to do mon-fri set times/hours.
alter it to see what works for you

Amandawith3kids

every other day.

i do several bodyweight exercises, some ab repair work, some knee repair work, and some with the resistance bands. i have a few physical limitations, so its kinda wimpy by other peoples standards, but that's ok.

RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle

I'm so inconsistent! But one time to five times a week works right now.

I exercise (lift, dance, or run) from fifteen minutes to an hour at a time.

mrsBrown1989

6-7 times. i try to go to the gym but if i am too lazy to go I still force myself to do cardio at home.

Sarauk2sf

I lift 5 times a week for about 2 hours.

Booksandbeaches

Hi, so I usually workout 6 days a week, 90 mins each time. I usually do low- impact Aerobics, or walk 6 miles. Between two jobs and a family, im starting to think it's best i workout 5 days a week instead. But i feel like i'll fall off track.

So here are a few questions, how often do you workout? For how long do you usually workout in one session? Do you ever feel guilty for taking a rest day?

Thanks ! I would really like to read some responses. I think that would help me feel like guilty/lazy.

I exercise 4-5 times a week, for about 40-60 minutes each session. I do a lot of different things. Jogging, exercise DVDs, weight lifting, online workouts, the gym.

I don't feel guilty for taking a rest day. Muscles are made in the gym, kitchen and bedroom (rest).

I do feel guilty for not working out when I feel physically up to it.

AlwaysInMotion

My winter schedule:
3-4 days/week: 1+ hr walk with the dog
Tues/Thur/Sat: 45 min spin class & 30 min weights
Sun: 90 min Bikram (hot) yoga
Sat or Sun: If lucky, 1-2 hr bike ride outdoors (15-30mi) or 5K run outdoors

My summer schedule:
3-4 days/week: 1+ hr walk with the dog
2 other weekdays: Bike commute to work (90-100 mins or 27mi roundtrip) - weather permitting
Tues: fast group ride (40-50mi or approx 3 hrs) - weather permitting
Sat: typically a long ride (40-80mi, 3-6 hrs) - weather permitting
Sun: 90-min Bikram/hot yoga or 60-min Hatha yoga (depends on burnout levels).

I try to take 2 rest days a week (Dog walks are ok.)
If you can't tell, I don't have kids/family demands. And I basically gave up TV.
When I type this out, I can totally see how this looks a bit excessive...

Lyadeia

I go running at least 3 days a week, do plyometrics once a week, and lift 3 days a week. I'm thinking of just lifting twice a week and focusing on running, though. One of my lifting days is at home (shoulders and arms) because I have adjustable dumbbells that I use for each exercise...even though I workout 7 days a week, I say that I only workout 6 days a week cause that day at home with the weights can be done at any time, lol.

Mr_Excitement

Five. Three are weights days, one is a core day, and one is yoga.

GibbsGirl13072

I've been aiming for 6 days a week, alternating with a brisk walk and the Sworkit app for core or arm stuff. It just kind of depends on the weather, or what I feel like doing that day. I do notice that I feel better on the days that I get some exercise in, whether I break a good sweat or stretch my muscles out with some yoga.

Tight_Fit

Cardio 6x per week

Lifting 4x per week.

Holly_Roman_Empire

I can't believe how much y'all exercise...

I do strength training 3x a week for about 30 minutes. On the weekend, I try to squeeze in a long walk. That's it.