people who spend 2hrs/per day working out
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He gets his time and she can have some time if he says it is ok.
I hope you are eating a big helping of sweet potatoes with your baked loon..... ;-)
I checked the OP's profile and she is doing really, really well. Her pictures show she is in excellent shape.
This from a post she made in another thread....
"Thanks everyone... I work full time as a nurse and study full time as well as taking care of 3 kids(hubby included)... My shift starts arpt 7am and it,s about an hours drive so I get up at 4am , do about 30-40mins of cardio followed by heavy lifting...I have my own small gym... I squat ,deadlift,bench press and lat pull down, den a couple of dumbells for various isolated routines.. Dats all..I honestly don't know how much cals I consume a day but I guesstimate around 1800... I don't have tym, I just make tym coz it's important to me..just start somewhere "
She has a home gym. That's good.
She has a hubby. That's good because it means he is or should be available for splitting duties.
Maybe her original post needs more clarification from her in terms of why she wants to workout beyond 1.5 hours per day and what her goals are in doing that if she had the ability to combine work, family, and exercise.0 -
Kegels-all day every day. :laugh:
I can't get this nut open. Can you help a sister out?
Why do you have to work out for 2 hours? Are you training for an event? My longest workout is just under an hour, and that's leg day. I guess if I didn't work or have kids, and had nothing better to do, I could spend 2 hours at the gym, but I don't really see the point. *shrugs*0 -
I personally don't see the need to work out 2+ hours a day.
I walk 60-90 min on the treadmill everyday, WHILE WORKING. I don't consider it "working out" though because I'm not walking very fast, but it's better than sitting on my rear at my desk job.
Then I usually do a 30-min upper/lower body sculpt class 2x/week during my lunch and 45-min Zumba class 2x/week after work.
I have 4 kids...and only the Zumba cuts into "family time". But on Zumba nights the kids are at their Kyuki-do (like Karate) class, and I even if I came straight home after work I wouldn't be able to get to their class until it was halfway over anyways, so I feel less guilty using that time for me instead (and then we all get home at the same time).
Sometimes I'll even make it a family exercise night...family bike ride or walk, or if I really want to sweat, they ride their bikes while I walk/jog/run. Or, I'll walk/jog after they are in bed now that it's still light out in the evenings.
I had to make it work. You either sacrifice family time or exercise time, or figure out a schedule that accommodates both. A lot of people fit in both by working out in the mornings, but that just hasn't ever worked for me.0 -
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People are getting offended.
LOL. Seriously, it's a pretty well-known fact. I don't think there is a single trainer out there that would say that to get in shape and be fit you need to work out more than 1 hour. It's just well-documented and understood.
With that being said, if you do more than that, it's fine. But, it's worth looking at what you are doing and why you are doing it and maybe rethinking it. More is not better. I see it everyday, and I just can't understand it. I see people doing crazy workouts for hours, It's insane because it's unnecessary, and at some point, the exercise decreases in effectiveness.
I am far from offended.
Not one single person in this thread has said to get in shape and be fit you need to work out for more than an hour. It seems to be very well understood in this thread.
I do see people saying it isn't necessary to work out that long/it's pointless/whatever. Myself and a few others pointed out that it depends on your goals. In some cases, it's not pointless or ineffective or whatever. We also said exactly what you did - that if your goal is to just get fit and lose weight, it is not necessary.0 -
You do what you can do.
My day starts at 6:30am when I shower and it ends at 10pm when my last two kids go to bed. I work, take care of a house, car, pets, four kids, have one community organization I participate in, one older relative I assist with some things. Those hours are full - I never have hours that I'm not doing something related to those items (unless I cheat at work like right now
. Weekends are a little different because I don't usually work on weekends and there is no school but any single parent of four kids knows full well that there are four days of duties to squeeze into every weekend. People may say we can 'do it all' but that is bull****. Something always suffers - someone or something gets neglected on a daily basis in my life. I set my alarm at 5:30 and do a 30 minute workout video before I shower.. That is what I can do. I could get off work, ignore my kids, throw a bag of chicken nuggets in the oven, and go for a run - but that isn't going to happen. I could tell my elderly aunt to shove off but I'm not doing that either. I could get rid of our family pets - but no. When they say it is about choices and priorities they are right.. The choices and priorities just look different based on individual circumstances.
No - I do not think people that workout 2 hrs a day neglect their kids or any other part of their life - their life is just different than mine and that is reality so no use comparing and worrying about it.0 -
I try to workout with my kids whenever possible. When they were little there were DVDs we did together, where I danced and used the baby as added weight. Then when they were toddlers, I took them to the park, put on my iPod and chased them around. Now I try to play the Wii with them and go on hikes together. I get usually 1.5 hours per day, but it's broken up into 30 minute chunks.0
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I do. I love the gym. *shrug* Sometimes I take 3 hours. :ohwell:0
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My gym has a daycare. I workout 6 days a week. I do have trouble getting house work done.. I'd also like some tips0
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While I understand certain goals require lengthy workouts, but outside of a very narrow band of people, working out 2hrs a day is highly inefficient or unneccesary for the majority of people.0
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People are getting offended.
LOL. Seriously, it's a pretty well-known fact. I don't think there is a single trainer out there that would say that to get in shape and be fit you need to work out more than 1 hour. It's just well-documented and understood.
With that being said, if you do more than that, it's fine. But, it's worth looking at what you are doing and why you are doing it and maybe rethinking it. More is not better. I see it everyday, and I just can't understand it. I see people doing crazy workouts for hours, It's insane because it's unnecessary, and at some point, the exercise decreases in effectiveness.
DYEL?0 -
People are getting offended.
LOL. Seriously, it's a pretty well-known fact. I don't think there is a single trainer out there that would say that to get in shape and be fit you need to work out more than 1 hour. It's just well-documented and understood.
With that being said, if you do more than that, it's fine. But, it's worth looking at what you are doing and why you are doing it and maybe rethinking it. More is not better. I see it everyday, and I just can't understand it. I see people doing crazy workouts for hours, It's insane because it's unnecessary, and at some point, the exercise decreases in effectiveness.
DYEL?
Does that mean "Do You Ever Leave?" LOL
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My gym has a daycare. I workout 6 days a week. I do have trouble getting house work done.. I'd also like some tips
I had this problem! I made it so every Sunday I clean one room; it only takes a few hours, and I drag my laptop with me so I can listen to reruns of my favorite show in the background (that way I don't get too distracted - I already know what happens). By the end of a few months, every room will have been totally scrubbed down and deep-cleaned. During the week I just sweep up here and there, or dust a few things before sitting down to watch TV. I guess when all of the rooms are done I'll just restart the program. It's actually kind of relaxing!0 -
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You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
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Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.0 -
work out at home0
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I workout around 100 minutes, 6 days a week. Except when I'm traveling for work. I work well over a 40 hour work week. Including travel, some weeks 80 hours. But, I work from home and can set my own schedule. With kids, this might be a different story.
But it's pretty easy to find an extra 90 minutes every day to workout if you make it a priority. My workout comes before going out, TV, etc etc0 -
You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?0 -
You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
I really often wonder why you would want kids at all- but apparently I'm a freak of nature LOL
working out and looking hot > screaming kids LOL0 -
You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
You can work out that much and have kids.
Scenario:
Put kids to bed, work out.
Early in the morning while kids are still in bed, work out.
I know many fit parents that do just this.0 -
You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
You can work out that much and have kids.
Scenario:
Put kids to bed, work out.
Early in the morning while kids are still in bed, work out.
I know many fit parents that do just this.
How do you lift heavy weights while the kids are in bed? Do you leave them with a babysitter/dog (see earlier post) or do you do it at home without a spotter? Because that doesn't sound very safe.0 -
You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
You can work out that much and have kids.
Scenario:
Put kids to bed, work out.
Early in the morning while kids are still in bed, work out.
I know many fit parents that do just this.
How do you lift heavy weights while the kids are in bed? Do you leave them with a babysitter/dog (see earlier post) or do you do it at home without a spotter? Because that doesn't sound very safe.
Weight bench and squat machine in the garage. Do you think you have to have eyes on your kids while they sleep? Well, my sister in law does so she has one of those camera baby monitors even though the kid is now 5.
And they have these nifty safety lifting devises that are great for solo lifters. I don't have the kid issue but I do have the solo issue and they are great for those times when you hit a fatigue fail.0 -
While I understand certain goals require lengthy workouts, but outside of a very narrow band of people, working out 2hrs a day is highly inefficient or unneccesary for the majority of people.
You're so right. The two and a half hour hike I just took provided no benefit. Next time I think about wasting a morning like that, I'll be smarter: I'll spend 45minutes on an elliptical, then an hour with a therapist talking about my relationship with my mother.0 -
While I understand certain goals require lengthy workouts, but outside of a very narrow band of people, working out 2hrs a day is highly inefficient or unneccesary for the majority of people.
You're so right. The two and a half hour hike I just took provided no benefit. Next time I think about wasting a morning like that, I'll be smarter: I'll spend 45minutes on an elliptical, then an hour with a therapist talking about my relationship with my mother.
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Maybe he's replying to the posts on the forum in his head.People are getting offended.
LOL. Seriously, it's a pretty well-known fact. I don't think there is a single trainer out there that would say that to get in shape and be fit you need to work out more than 1 hour. It's just well-documented and understood.
With that being said, if you do more than that, it's fine. But, it's worth looking at what you are doing and why you are doing it and maybe rethinking it. More is not better. I see it everyday, and I just can't understand it. I see people doing crazy workouts for hours, It's insane because it's unnecessary, and at some point, the exercise decreases in effectiveness.
I am far from offended.
Not one single person in this thread has said to get in shape and be fit you need to work out for more than an hour. It seems to be very well understood in this thread.
I do see people saying it isn't necessary to work out that long/it's pointless/whatever. Myself and a few others pointed out that it depends on your goals. In some cases, it's not pointless or ineffective or whatever. We also said exactly what you did - that if your goal is to just get fit and lose weight, it is not necessary.0 -
While I understand certain goals require lengthy workouts, but outside of a very narrow band of people, working out 2hrs a day is highly inefficient or unneccesary for the majority of people.
You're so right. The two and a half hour hike I just took provided no benefit. Next time I think about wasting a morning like that, I'll be smarter: I'll spend 45minutes on an elliptical, then an hour with a therapist talking about my relationship with my mother.
Who needs a therapist when you have ice cream?!0 -
My 3 and 5 year old kids know to stay far enough away when I'm lifting. Then they sometimes lift stuff between sets. They also go for rides in the bike trailer, and they love riding in the kayak with me so I will take one out rowing while the other is at preschool.You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
You can work out that much and have kids.
Scenario:
Put kids to bed, work out.
Early in the morning while kids are still in bed, work out.
I know many fit parents that do just this.
How do you lift heavy weights while the kids are in bed? Do you leave them with a babysitter/dog (see earlier post) or do you do it at home without a spotter? Because that doesn't sound very safe.0 -
Having kids does not prevent an active lifestyle or being hot. You can use the kids as weights and since they keep growing you won't need to buy bigger kids for progressive overload.0
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Having kids does not prevent an active lifestyle or being hot. You can use the kids as weights and since they keep growing you won't need to buy bigger kids for progressive overload.
LOL!!! :laugh:0 -
You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
You can work out that much and have kids.
Scenario:
Put kids to bed, work out.
Early in the morning while kids are still in bed, work out.
I know many fit parents that do just this.
How do you lift heavy weights while the kids are in bed? Do you leave them with a babysitter/dog (see earlier post) or do you do it at home without a spotter? Because that doesn't sound very safe.
Weight bench and squat machine in the garage. Do you think you have to have eyes on your kids while they sleep? Well, my sister in law does so she has one of those camera baby monitors even though the kid is now 5.
And they have these nifty safety lifting devises that are great for solo lifters. I don't have the kid issue but I do have the solo issue and they are great for those times when you hit a fatigue fail.
I have never seen a bench press with a safety lifting device. What is a squat machine?0 -
My 3 and 5 year old kids know to stay far enough away when I'm lifting. Then they sometimes lift stuff between sets. They also go for rides in the bike trailer, and they love riding in the kayak with me so I will take one out rowing while the other is at preschool.You either have to choose kids or working out. That's why I didn't have kids. Because I want to be able to work out for 3 hours/day. I would either look for a babysitter or a dog who is really good with kids. The herding types seem to work best...... Good luck
Is this a joke? I think she wants serious answers. You may have to invest in a few home equipments to cut on time spent commuting to the gym.
Does it sound like joke? Why would you have kids if you want to work out that much?
You can work out that much and have kids.
Scenario:
Put kids to bed, work out.
Early in the morning while kids are still in bed, work out.
I know many fit parents that do just this.
How do you lift heavy weights while the kids are in bed? Do you leave them with a babysitter/dog (see earlier post) or do you do it at home without a spotter? Because that doesn't sound very safe.
Didn't mean anything about them getting to close? I am assuming that the kids aren't strong enough to spot you.....what happens when you can't get the weight up?0
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